Be a hero; be yourself
By Kenndall Wallace | February 27, 2016The world loves superheroes. Characters like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are modern-day inspirations for young children.
The world loves superheroes. Characters like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are modern-day inspirations for young children.
Detroit Cristo Rey High School formed its robotics team only a year ago, but as the team starts its second season, some students say that their experience with robotics has inspired them to make engineering their life’s work.
Superheroes like Superman, Batman and Captain America often ignite a feeling of admiration among those they help.
Every child is taught about slavery but for some kids in Kenya, slavery is their reality. Kenya is a country where human trafficking for forced labor and sexual exploitation runs rampant.
The water crisis in Flint is sparking outrage from the Communication & Media Arts High School community. “It’s just sad that the people of Flint have to suffer like this,” said Detroiter Sharlene Taylor.
Since the terrorist attacks in Paris, racial and religious tension has been high all over the world. “They have no right to call themselves Muslims because true Muslims would never harm other people”, said Cass Tech senior Maisha Rahman in reference to the Paris attackers that identify as Muslim. Rahman took a different approach to have her voice heard on social media concerning the topic.
Going to www.detroitdialogue.com has become more interesting since the CT Visionary students have began exploring broadcast journalism through the use of creative podcasts.
At Benjamin Carson High School, students and teachers have come together to create a Peer Wellness Coach program.
Teenagers in general are a very judgmental group of people, especially when it comes to their appearance. As a teenager, it can be difficult to be yourself in a high school environment because of its judgmental nature.
By DaiJanea Dates and Katila Dickerson Crusaders’ Chronicle Veterans Day, Nov.
Message from the president of the CT Chapter of the NAACP, Britney Waugh: Cass Tech is organizing its own chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to uplift, encourage, educate and bring awareness to the plight of multicultural adults growing up in today’s society. Meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, in room 616 (8th hour). New memberships are open at every meeting. The CT sponsor are Pamela Smith-Moy and Kamillia Landrum from the Detroit NAACP branch. The chapter’s goal for the first year are: >> Our first event is a police brutality forum called “Officers Speak Out” where students will be able to interact with officers asking about topics related to police brutality hearing their thoughts from an officer’s point of view. >> Voters registration drive to encourage 18 year olds to vote in next year’s presidential election
By John Michael Gonzalez The Cody Connection When Cody DIT freshman Brionna Porter stepped onto the Space Chariot for the first time, she couldn’t do anything but spin in tight circles. “It was fun, but it was confusing at first,” Porter said.
American flag flies for the first time in front of Loyola H.S. By Kyle McBeth Bulldog News The raising of the flag is a moment to celebrate.
East English Village junior creates program to help others dealing with loss of loved one By Love Jones Voice of the Ville DeAngelo Hughes, a junior at East English Village Preparatory Academy, lost his mother at the age of 13.
By Makayla Rand, Bianca Carr and Kayla McCoy RHS Stentor Renaissance High School has been exemplary these past weeks, providing food for those less fortunate and even helping out an educator in need. “I feel like it’s great idea,” said junior and participant Raina Allen.
By Christopher Turner Bulldog News At Loyola High School the staff strives to make the young boys who come into Loyola develop into men.
By Ricardo Murry Bulldog News The seniors of Loyola high school serve their school and community while they are still in the classroom.
DIA middle school students find their way By Kenndall Wallace Pink Lady Press Middle school can be both an exciting and stressful time, especially for new students.
By Jimmie Chappell Bulldog News The Loyola Bulldogs won two of the three scrimmages they played on Nov 29 at HYPE Athletics.
By Shailee Gray and Tatiana Alvarez The Western Express A popular service-learning organization is seeking more volunteers at Western International High School in Detroit. The nonprofit BuildOn, which works to improve literacy and reduce poverty, only gets 25 volunteer students per week from the high school, compared to 50 from Cass Technical High School.