Aayush Iyengar
Joining Hamilton’s DECA chapter may be one of the easiest and most rewarding decisions you make in your entire life! Read this article to discover all of the benefits that you will experience if you choose to join!
May I Use the...?
Elisabeth Fischer
Students for decades have had to ask their teachers for permission to use the restroom. Personally, I find that unnecessary. There are multiple academic consequences and physical consequences due to this preconceived notion of having to ask for permission.
Bitcoin Isn't the Future, but Cryptocurrency Is
James Strasburg
With all this talk about Bitcoin being the future of currency, there’s a valid question to ask: why Bitcoin?
Student Voices: Black Lives Matter
Maddie Gammon
The last year has been very eye-opening, and it was a long overdue wake-up call for millions of people. Being white, I instantly realized that I had to speak up for the injustice in our world.
Meet Hamilton's New Associate Principal: Mr. Laurishke
Maya Bell
Meet the new associate principal in town! You may have missed this during the ensuing chaos that was 2020, but Hamilton High School got a new associate principal, Mr. Chris Laurishke. Charger Press was able to get a one-on-one sit down with him.
Fear, Death, and Insurrection: An Attack on U.S. Democracy
Bronwyn Rhoades
The events of January 6th were those of a country with no morals, no democracy, and a leader who refuses to accept proven facts. What really happened that day, and what does it mean for our country?
Community Spotlight: Club Unique
Grace Pagel
Club Unique is a student organization at Hamilton that aims to promote diversity throughout the school and community by celebrating and embracing new cultures and ways of thinking.
December Athlete of the Month: Jonathon Brom
Grace Strelow
SAS athlete Jonathon Brom was selected as the December SAS Athlete of the Month. Take a look at this athlete interview with Jonathon Brom who plays baseball, works hard to improve his athleticism, and continues to challenge himself in SAS.
Legendborn: A Legendary Read
Sarah Gerovac
Hamilton’s book club, “A Novel Idea,” just finished another monthly read. Keep reading to hear about December’s exciting book, Legendborn!
Science Club: Under the Mud
Sarah Onysio
On Wednesday, December 4, Hamilton’s Science Club got the opportunity to have a virtual meeting with writer and former Lannon educator, Laureanna Raymond-Duvernell.
Truly Devious: Truly Entertaining
Sarah Gerovac
Hamilton’s book club, Novel Idea, read Truly Devious in November. Keep reading to see what we thought of it!
The Electoral College: What's The Problem?
Sarah Onysio
In the 2020 Democratic primaries, the Electoral College became a central issue of many politicians' platforms. Why are people growing frustrated with the Electoral College, and how could we fix it?
Online School Is Failing Hamilton Students
Bronwyn Rhoades
Education this year looks very different, with many students choosing online school over in-person. Is the new format working for students, or is it depriving them of the high-quality education that Hamilton strives for?
November Athlete of the Month: Maryssa Goetz
Grace Strelow
SAS athlete Maryssa Goetz, a sophomore at Hamilton High School, was selected as the November SAS Athlete of the Month. Take a look at this athlete interview with Maryssa Goetz, who plays volleyball, works hard to improve her athleticism, and continues to challenge herself in SAS.
Community Spotlight: Leo Club
Maya Bell
Back in September, a new club was added to the activity fair called Leo Club. This is the club’s first year being in the activity fair, and the club hopes to gain more exposure.
Community Spotlight: The ARCh Youth Team
Nikki Nair
Learn about the ARCh Youth Team, a volunteer group that teaches children not to bully, informs the community about disorders, and provides a safe space for teens with and without disabilities.
Spencer's Spicy Suggestions for the Food-Addicted
Spencer Margolis
I have a love for cooking and baking, and I want to share that love with people who appreciate food just as much as I do. So, every week, I will develop, write, and share recipes that I hold near and dear. Enjoy.
It's a "Novel Idea" to Read a Good Murder Mystery
Sarah Gerovac
In the month of October, Hamilton’s “Novel Idea” book club read Holly Jackson’s novel, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.
College & Covid
Cora Kuhlenbeck
Covid has disrupted many aspects in our lives. For some, it was vacation, for others, it was sports seasons, and and for the seniors, it is college. This article follows the class of 2021 and how they are going about the college application process in such a challenging time. Read on to learn how they are overcoming these struggles and continuing to make the most of it.
Students Speak: The Effects of COVID-19 on Education
Nikki Nair
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything -- including the way we learn. Seven Hamilton students offered up their perspectives of this school year.