Written By Samantha Gitlin, Editor in Chief

March 12, 2019 • No Comments

Although the odds of winning the lottery are small, people buy tickets because hitting the jackpot would be worth it. Like ambitious ticket buyers, thousands of people register with The National Bone Marrow Program (NBMP), also known as Be the Match, even though the chances of matching a recipient in need are as unlikely as hitting the jackpot. Some donors enter in hopes of a miracle, like family members, but others register in the spur of the moment thinking they will never get called. However,...

Written By Janie Balanda, Reporter

February 21, 2019 • No Comments

I am the first to admit that I have watched an entire season of a show in one day. Yes, one day. Twenty-two episodes of pure adrenaline. I woke up, ate breakfast and sat down to watch an episode. Then 9:00 p.m. rolled around. It was almost as if I was oblivious to the time passing. I did not give it much concern until I recently learned about the negative effects of binge watching, and why it is almost a contagion amongst teenagers. Usually in a television series there are about 20 episodes,...

Written By Janie Balanda, Reporter

December 3, 2018 • No Comments

Charlotte Latin is a school of many strengths and extracurricular activities, but the visual arts  program is something that the school holds close to its heart. The program is taught unlike most art classes in the country. Every student receives individualized information rather than the teacher demonstrating a specific technique or project to the entire class. All students have the opportunity to think of their own projects, and they have the freedom to pursue them in any medium. The program’s...

Written By Cam Egan, Reporter

November 19, 2018 • No Comments

Timmy turned on his Xbox and sat down in front of the TV. Being quiet not to wake up his parents, he saw John was also online. Timmy sent John an invite to play with him, and John accepted. Joining the other 45 million kids playing Fortnite, the boys set off to be the best. The two went into the lobby, then to the battle bus. From there, it was a rocket ride from Tilted Towers to a Victory Royal. Fortnite is a cultural phenomenon. From the ads on YouTube to the kids performing dancing emotes...