1 in every 6 women in America have experienced rape or sexual violence. This is a violation of human rights falling under Article 5 in the Universal Declaration stating “No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman…
Month: October 2016
Skylights or Hyper-Realistic Posters?
“I was pretty surprised to be honest. I just thought they were skylights this whole time.” commented a surprised Kathy Topping. I think it’s safe to say we were all surprised upon hearing the news that the school does not,…
What is CVCC? An Inside Perspective
Alexander Bell grew up hearing stories from his mom, who works as a phlebotomist–people trained to draw blood for clinical testing. Many of the patients she told him about were his age, and this inspired Bell to help people who…
Shakespeare, Really? – The Making of the Tempest: Part II
Karli Robertson and Libby Belitsos sit in the library during a free band, script binders open on their laps. They take turns covering their highlighted lines with a hand while saying their lines. They stumble over the Old English…
The Black Beetle: Chapter II
If you haven’t yet, be sure to read the first chapter of the Black Beetle’s saga. What’s next for the Beetle? Read Chapter III to find out! The Black Beetle and all associated characters are the creations and intellectual property of Sam Wooliever. Artwork…
The Science of Pottery
What happens to clay when it goes into the kiln, to harden and then to be glazed? “It comes from the Earth. I think we get our clay from India,” said senior Alex Warner, who explained clay as being “sand-mud.”…
A Look at Robotics
When you first walk into U-32’s robotics club, you’d see a small group of kids each working on some contraption, all of different sizes. At first glance, it looks like a mess of tools, metals, and electronics. But after…
Looking Forward – Field Hockey
Only nine minutes into their semifinal game last year it looked like the Raiders field hockey team would take an early lead, but the ball hit a U-32 player’s foot on its way into the net and the goal was…
Gone But Not Forgotten
Ride together, die together. Forever have each other’s backs, no matter what. That was the vow we made. What we had went deeper than best friends. Went deeper than brothers. It’s almost like we were connected by soul. Always on…
Beyond the Portal: Inside The I.C.Underworld
A Mammoth Exclusive! Beyond the Portal: Inside The I.C.Underworld Earlier this school year, as she set up her Infinite Campus security preferences, U-32 freshman Nora Dillon had a hard time picking eight “likes” and “dislikes” from the available choices.…
The Black Beetle: Chapter I
The Chronicle is proud to present the first chapter of an original series by U-32’s Sam Wooliver. New chapters every week! Chapter II is now available! Check it out now! The Black Beetle and all associated characters are…
At 21 You Had No Fear
Most of her patients were fighting on the front lines at Ipo Dam, about 30 miles outside of Manila. She had just started working at the 80th General Hospital: “When we got there we were so green… oh I said ‘it’s…
Football – Looking Forward
After a heart-wrenching loss in the State Championship last November, Raider Football has one big goal on their minds: to return to the Championship game again this season. The loss of some key players to graduation last year has been…
Shawn Potter, Alumni
At U-32 in the late seventies, the seventh grade lockers were right next to the school’s smoking lounge. Shawn Potter, class of 1980, remembers, “You could smoke, as long as you had a note from your parents that said you…
Student Council: Building a Bridge for Student Voices
In the hallway approaching the U-32 cafeteria, you will notice a carefully strung set of black, laminated posters. Each of these posters introduces a different custodial staff member of the school with their name, picture, and a short bio. From…