Posts tagged as “October 2024”

Fall Festivities

Fall Festivities

By Manav Suresh on December 19, 2024

The Charter School of Wilmington is just finishing up its season of fall festivities.

The Legend of Stingy Jack

The Legend of Stingy Jack

By Alek Lee on December 19, 2024

How a stingy Irishman invented jack-o-lanterns.

Fall Victories

Fall Victories

By Manav Suresh on December 19, 2024

The fall sports season is in full swing at the Charter School of Wilmington.

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November 2025

SNAP Benefits: An Interview with Governor Meyer
SNAP Benefits: An Interview with Governor Meyer
By Rithik Patel
What are SNAP benefits? Why do 40 million individuals in the United States depend on them to survive? SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
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Hollywood Overlooked The Founder. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t.
Hollywood Overlooked The Founder. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t.
By Spencer Maynard
McDonald’s feeds 1% of the world’s population, selling more than 2.4 million Big Macs a day. Few people across the globe aren’t familiar with the...
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Falling in love with an AI
Falling in love with an AI
By Aison He
The science behind loving a machine At the University of Puget Sound, hundreds of researchers packed into a lecture to answer a mind-boggling question which...
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The Rise of Gen Z Protest
The Rise of Gen Z Protest
By Nathaniel McGowan
Since 2022, many young protesters, usually consisting of Gen Z students, have taken to the streets in opposition to the practices of their much older...
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Daniel “Indiana” Jones: The Comeback
Daniel “Indiana” Jones: The Comeback
By Pratheek Potluri
They called him “Danny Dimes” in New York, but in Indianapolis, he’s known as “Indiana Jones.” After a few roller-coaster seasons with the Giants, Daniel...
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Dubai Airshow 2025: Where the Future of Flight Takes Off
Dubai Airshow 2025: Where the Future of Flight Takes Off
By Akshath Piram
This November, Dubai World Central (DWC) transformed into a launchpad of ideas and innovations for the future of the aerospace industry. With over 1,500+ exhibitors...
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NBA Betting Scandal
NBA Betting Scandal
By Jonathan Yang
You might be wondering, “If sports betting is legal in the majority of US states, why can people still be arrested for it?” Most of...
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Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving Traditions
By Evan Ni
Thanksgiving Day is finally almost here! First started in 1621, when English colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans shared a three-day feast in Plymouth, Thanksgiving evolved...
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76ers Comeback: VJ Edgecombe
76ers Comeback: VJ Edgecombe
By Aashrith Banda
V.J. Edgecombe’s 34 points in his first NBA game was more than a spectacular debut; it was a statement that the 76ers' future is now....
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October 2025

Greatest Heist of the Decade: The Louvre Jewels
Greatest Heist of the Decade: The Louvre Jewels
By Rithik Patel
What do the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and a 140-carat diamond once owned by Napoleon all have in common? These, along with a...
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MLB Playoff Picture
MLB Playoff Picture
By Surya Mohankumar
If you have been watching the 2025 MLB playoffs, you know that it has been absolute chaos. From shocking upsets to extra-inning thrillers, this postseason...
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The Invisible Man Remains a Horror Classic
The Invisible Man Remains a Horror Classic
By Spencer Maynard
As Halloween again makes its annual, spine-chilling appearance, the presence of Frankenstein, mummies, and vampires solidifies the cinematic influence of Universal’s classic horror franchise. But...
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CSW Cheerleading: More Than Just Spirit
CSW Cheerleading: More Than Just Spirit
By McKenzie Roberts
Few groups exhibit greater school pride than our cheerleading team. Whether they’re hyping up the crowd at football games or going all out for pep...
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UN Summit Reveals Global Divides
UN Summit Reveals Global Divides
By Ridhun Gujja
Hundreds of world leaders gathered in New York City this month for the 80th annual United Nations General Assembly, where a breakthrough ceasefire agreement in...
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Best of Europe: Champion’s League
Best of Europe: Champion’s League
By Evan Ni
As the Charter School of Wilmington’s boys' soccer season concludes, the attention of Charter soccer fans shifts from the school field to the world stage,...
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The Importance of Coral Reefs
The Importance of Coral Reefs
By Aashrith Banda
Among the planet's most dynamic and varied ecosystems are coral reefs. These enormous underwater structures are created by coral polyps, which are microscopic creatures that...
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Delaware Corporate Crossroads?
Delaware Corporate Crossroads?
By Manav Suresh
Despite being a small state, Delaware has a significant corporate reputation to uphold–more than half of the Fortune 500 is incorporated within its borders. Recently,...
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The Rise of Cooper Flagg
The Rise of Cooper Flagg
By Jonathan Yang
If you know anything about basketball, you’d know that Cooper Flagg has taken the NBA by storm. The combination of his ability to play multiple...
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OPINION: Political Statues as Protest
OPINION: Political Statues as Protest
By Nathaniel McGowan
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of any organization. Ever since October of...
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April 2025

What Happened to the Sui in Ancient China?
What Happened to the Sui in Ancient China?
By Aashrith Banda
When modern-day soccer fans or streamers see the word Sui, they probably think about Christiano Ronaldo screaming SIIIIIIUUUUUU (Portuguese for yes) after a goal, a...
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OPINION: Everything Wrong With the NBA All-Star Game
OPINION: Everything Wrong With the NBA All-Star Game
By Adithi Sarikonda
The NBA All-Star Game used to be a celebration of the league’s finest talent, but now it feels more like a corporate circus that no...
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NFL Free Agency: Top 10 moves
NFL Free Agency: Top 10 moves
By Surya Mohankumar
NFL Free agency has been a true rollercoaster so far. Some teams have completely modified their whole rosters while other teams have kept a low...
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February 2025

Winter Olympics
Winter Olympics
By Jonathan Yang
With the Olympics coming to an end, it’s finally time to recap the best moments from this electric two-week period, where world-class athletes gathered in...
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Built to Fail: Planned Obsolescence
Built to Fail: Planned Obsolescence
By Ishaan Kolipaka
Nowadays, it seems that technology from over thirty years ago is holding up better than even the most advanced and up to date technology of...
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Superbad: A Review
Superbad: A Review
By Michael DiGenova
2007’s Superbad, written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, quickly cemented itself as a classic coming-of-age comedy through its hilarious depiction of a night of...
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OPINION: Germany After 5 Months-School
OPINION: Germany After 5 Months-School
By Hudson Dooley
Hudson Dooley, writing from Ergste, Schwerte, in the Ruhrgebiet region of Germany. In my 5 months of German schooling perhaps one word can sum up...
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January 2025

A Guide to Surviving Midterms
A Guide to Surviving Midterms
By Samy Pande
5 Strategies to Ace Your Midterms Tests can be stressful, but when you're facing a series of exams back-to-back, the pressure can really pile on....
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Travis Hunter: The Folly of the Internet
Travis Hunter: The Folly of the Internet
By Adithi Sarikonda
Winning the Heisman Trophy is more than just an accolade; it’s a moment that elevates a college football player to the highest ranks of the...
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New Year, New Semester: Locking in for 2025
New Year, New Semester: Locking in for 2025
By Adithi Sarikonda
The New Year is here, and with it comes that familiar wave of resolutions. For some, it's about eating healthier, hitting the gym more, or...
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December 2024

2024: A Year of Sports in Review
2024: A Year of Sports in Review
By Alek Lee
Reflect on a year filled with memorable athletic achievements
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2024: A Year of Pop Culture in Review
2024: A Year of Pop Culture in Review
By Alek Lee
Reflect on a year filled with memorable cultural moments
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2024: A Year of Science and Technology in Review
2024: A Year of Science and Technology in Review
By Swaroop Sahoo
2024 was a fantastic year for the fields of science and technology! Reflect on recent advances in STEM.
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Club of the Month
Club of the Month
By Hannah Shinoj
This month, we put a spotlight on “Tissue Club.”
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The Origins of Six Holiday Traditions
The Origins of Six Holiday Traditions
By Alek Lee
Holiday traditions seem to have been around forever. But where did they really start?
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October 2024

CSW Celebrates Prom
CSW Celebrates Prom
By Alek Lee
The Charter School of Wilmington held its prom last Friday, April 24th, at Deerfield Golf Club in Newark. After photos, students arrived at 7 to...
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Movies in 2026
Movies in 2026
By Sahasra Gotike
With so many big releases already announced, 2026 is looking like a huge year for movies. From sequels fans have been waiting years for to...
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Procrastination Explained
Procrastination Explained
By Qingmai Duan
Procrastination, or the irrational putting off of a task for a later time, is a problem many people can relate to. Whether that be procrastinating...
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TechRise Takes on Space
TechRise Takes on Space
By ForceFile
Congratulations to Swaroop Sahoo, Ameet Rao, Aashrith Banda, Shlok Bhavsar, Satya Kokonda, Surya Mohankumar, Nikash Sonnia, and Hasini Sundarraman. A local team of students at...
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Will the NBA Expand?
Will the NBA Expand?
By Aashrith Banda
The NBA has made a major move in its attempt to shape the future of basketball in America, as its Board of Governors unanimously agreed...
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