Poem of the week Archives
POEM OF THE WEEK
What Kind of Times Are These
Segment By: Yousra Oukassi, 11th grade
There's a place between two stands of trees where the grass grows uphill
and the old revolutionary road breaks off into shadows
near a meeting-house abandoned by the persecuted
who disappeared into those shadows.
I've walked there picking mushrooms at the edge of dread, but don't be fooled
this isn't a Russian poem, this is not somewhere else but here,
our country moving closer to its own truth and dread,
its own ways of making people disappear.
I won't tell you where the place is, the dark mesh of the woods
meeting the unmarked strip of light—
ghost-ridden crossroads, leafmold paradise:
I know already who wants to buy it, sell it, make it disappear.
And I won't tell you where it is, so why do I tell you
anything? Because you still listen, because in times like these
to have you listen at all, it's necessary
to talk about trees.
By: Adrienne Rich
POEM OF THE WEEK
You, Therefore
Segment By: Yousra Oukassi, 11th grade
You are like me, you will die too, but not today:
you, incommensurate, therefore the hours shine:
if I say to you “To you I say,” you have not been
set to music, or broadcast live on the ghost
radio, may never be an oil painting or
Old Master’s charcoal sketch: you are
a concordance of person, number, voice,
and place, strawberries spread through your name
as if it were budding shrubs, how you remind me
of some spring, the waters as cool and clear
(late rain clings to your leaves, shaken by light wind),
which is where you occur in grassy moonlight:
and you are a lily, an aster, white trillium
or viburnum, by all rights mine, white star
in the meadow sky, the snow still arriving
from its earthwards journeys, here where there is
no snow (I dreamed the snow was you,
when there was snow), you are my right,
have come to be my night (your body takes on
the dimensions of sleep, the shape of sleep
becomes you): and you fall from the sky
with several flowers, words spill from your mouth
in waves, your lips taste like the sea, salt-sweet (trees
and seas have flown away, I call it
loving you): home is nowhere, therefore
you,
a kind of dwell and welcome, song after all,
and free of any eden we can name.
By: Reginald Shepard
POEM OF THE WEEK
Earth, You Have Returned to Me
Segment By: Yousra Oukassi, 11th grade
Can you imagine waking up
every morning on a different planet,
each with its own gravity?
Slogging, wobbling,
wavering. Atilt
and out-of-sync
with all that moves
and doesn’t.
Through years of trial
and mostly error
did I study this unsteady way —
changing pills, adjusting the dosage,
never settling.
A long time we were separate,
O Earth,
but now you have returned to me.
By: Elaine Equi
POEM OF THE WEEK
Year’s End
Segment By: Yousra Oukassi, 11th grade
Now winter downs the dying of the year,
And night is all a settlement of snow;
From the soft street the rooms of houses show
A gathered light, a shapen atmosphere,
Like frozen-over lakes whose ice is thin
And still allows some stirring down within.
I’ve known the wind by water banks to shake
The late leaves down, which frozen where they fell
And held in ice as dancers in a spell
Fluttered all winter long into a lake;
Graved on the dark in gestures of descent,
They seemed their own most perfect monument.
There was perfection in the death of ferns
Which laid their fragile cheeks against the stone
A million years. Great mammoths overthrown
Composedly have made their long sojourns,
Like palaces of patience, in the gray
And changeless lands of ice. And at Pompeii
The little dog lay curled and did not rise
But slept the deeper as the ashes rose
And found the people incomplete, and froze
The random hands, the loose unready eyes
Of men expecting yet another sun
To do the shapely thing they had not done.
These sudden ends of time must give us pause.
We fray into the future, rarely wrought
Save in the tapestries of afterthought.
More time, more time. Barrages of applause
Come muffled from a buried radio.
The New-year bells are wrangling with the snow.
By: Richard Wilbur
POEM OF THE WEEK
Little Tree
Segment By: Yousra Oukassi, 11th grade
little tree
little silent Christmas tree
you are so little
you are more like a flower
who found you in the green forest
and were you very sorry to come away?
see i will comfort you
because you smell so sweetly
i will kiss your cool bark
and hug you safe and tight
just as your mother would,
only don’t be afraid
look the spangles
that sleep all the year in a dark box
dreaming of being taken out and allowed to shine,
the balls the chains red and gold the fluffy threads,
put up your little arms
and i’ll give them all to you to hold.
every finger shall have its ring
and there won’t be a single place dark or unhappy
then when you’re quite dressed
you’ll stand in the window for everyone to see
and how they’ll stare!
oh but you’ll be very proud
and my little sister and i will take hands
and looking up at our beautiful tree
we’ll dance and sing
“Noel Noel”
By: E. E. Cummings
POEM OF THE WEEK
White-Eyes
Segment By: Yousra Oukassi, 11th grade
In winter
all the singing is in
the tops of the trees
where the wind-bird
with its white eyes
shoves and pushes
among the branches.
Like any of us
he wants to go to sleep,
but he's restless—
he has an idea,
and slowly it unfolds
from under his beating wings
as long as he stays awake.
But his big, round music, after all,
is too breathy to last.
So, it's over.
In the pine-crown
he makes his nest,
he's done all he can.
I don't know the name of this bird,
I only imagine his glittering beak
tucked in a white wing
while the clouds—
which he has summoned
from the north—
which he has taught
to be mild, and silent—
thicken, and begin to fall
into the world below
like stars, or the feathers
of some unimaginable bird
that loves us,
that is asleep now, and silent—
that has turned itself
into snow.
By: Mary Oliver
POEM OF THE WEEK
Missed Time
Segment By: Yousra Oukassi, 11th grade
My notebook has remained blank for months
thanks to the light you shower
around me. I have no use
for my pen, which lies
languorously without grief.
Nothing is better than to live
a storyless life that needs
no writing for meaning—
when I am gone, let others say
they lost a happy man,
though no one can tell how happy I was.
Ha Jin
Poem of the week
final autumn
Segment By: Yousra Oukassi, 11th grade
Maple leaves turn black in the courtyard.
Light drives lower and one bluejay crams
our cold memories out past the sun,
each time your traces come past the shadows
and visit under my looking-glass fingers
that lift and block out the sun.
Come—I’ll trace you one final autumn,
and you can trace your last homecoming
into the snow or the sun.
Annie Finch, 2003
MOVIES
By George Cohen (c/o 2025)
Movies
Ant-man and the Wasp: the Quantumania
By George Cohen
MovieS
Black Panther II
By George Cohen
The Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, has grown to legendary status after its epic three part Infinity Saga concluded in 2019 with Avengers: Endgame coming out that year. Since then there has been an influx of TV shows being released since January of 2021 when Marvel’s first Disney + show WandaVision made its debut, as well as the first movie of Phase Four being Black Widow . Now, with the finale of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law being released next Thursday, the MCU fandom has been focusing on a new project; one that’s trailer dropped on Monday, October third.
The sequel to Black Panther, directed by Ryan Coogler, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, is to be the newest film addition to the MCU . When Black Panther first came out it became an instant success earning over $1.3 billion at the box office and three Academy Awards, something no film in the MCU had ever done. Black Panther was also critically acclaimed for its cultural impact being the first MCU film to be led by an all Black cast with a Black lead. Now, with the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, audiences are eager for a sequel that will surpass expectations the first film gave them. This film faces additional pressure to do justice to the legacy of Chadwick Boseman who passed away in August of 2020. Boseman played the character of T’Challa; the King of Wakanda who also held the mantle of the Black Panther. Audiences are hoping for a film that will honor Boseman’s legacy while expanding the world of Wakanda through the introduction of an underwater society and the continuation of other characters’ stories such as Shuri, the sister of T’Challa. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, directed by Ryan Coogler, is set to come out November 11.
The MCU shows no sign in slowing down the expansion of its world. As the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever release date creeps closer it begs the question; will this film do justice to the expectations audiences hold?
K-POP CORNER
By Mimi Argudo and Isabella Amso
K- Pop corner
My favorite comebacks & debuts of 2022
K-Pop Groups
"How Hybe Entertainment’s Freshest Girl Group “NewJeans” Conquered the Summer K-pop Scene
In recent years, the fourth generation groups of K-pop have cranked out unique concepts, catchy tracks and colossal trends. From Itzy’s Ryujin’s “Wannabe” shoulder dance challenge during the 2020 quarantine to an internet-wide inside joke of Tomorrow X Together’s past debut “Cat + Dog,” the use of social media has only expanded the eccentric generation around the world.
Debatably, 2022 has been a year of both success and criticism among the industry. While many returning acts got praise from fans for their comebacks, listeners were also curious to hear from highly-anticipated new girl groups under their favorite companies. Starting off strong, a collection of competition show Girls Planet 999 finalists kicked off early January 2022 debuting as Kep1er with upbeat pop title track “Wa Da Da.” Later in February, JYP Entertainment released NMIXX, quickly becoming notorious not only for their powerhouse vocals and dancing but also experimental style. Hybe’s sleek, confident and polished LE SSERAFIM dominated the month of May. Among these groups and their immediate attention, however, came another bunch that trail blazed the K-pop world.
NewJeans, releasing their debut EP “New Jeans” mid-July under Hybe Label’s branch ADOR, hit the world with their youthful yet nostalgic feel. All members (Hanni, Minji, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein) were born between 2004 and the youngest even in early 2008. From their school-reminiscent title track “Attention” to catchy, sweet “Hype Boy” and their R'n'B-esque songs “Cookie” and “Hurt,” the young quintet has captured the ears of K-pop fans and mainstream media. But besides Hybe’s representation, what exactly may contribute to their immediate success as rookies?
The first answer may be right underneath our noses. Or above, depending on the cut.
A large contributor to the girl’s viral applause was - in all seriousness - their hair. The term coined by social media defined as “hairography” is now popularly used to describe a dance that utilizes one’s hair as an accessory or prop to accentuate moves, hence the combination of the words “hair” and “choreography.” The whipping, flipping, snapping and twirling motions commonly found in NewJean’s routines do not fail to show off their natural-colored, straight, shiny locks. Even the chorus of “Attention” includes very loud and dynamic choreography that has their hair swaying with every beat. Their young vibe gained them praise, yet it was their healthy tresses that left an unexpected impact on the media.
As much as their hair is beautiful down, the girls often don hair clips, space buns, bubble braids and bangs to accommodate to their well-known Y2K concept. In light of recent trends returning from the era of color and glitter, NewJeans has taken on the fad themselves. Their music videos often reference devices or lifestyles from the 2000s, reaching audiences who both remember the decade and others who wish to recreate or appreciate the style. This may be due to their ages and connection to modern Generation Z, therefore the company building their portfolio as a group around nostalgic feels and teenage fashion. Even their app Phoning, used to communicate with the group themselves, takes on a vintage vibe of their parent’s old phone from the 2000s many may recall adorning with stickers.
From the girl’s lush locks to the Y2K trends they ornate with, NewJeans has taken the K-pop scene head-on and bedazzled the fourth generation with their youthful energy. They are some of the most successful rookies of 2022 and may continue to upkeep their reign in the future with such a strong start.
CGS ASTROLOGY
WEEKLY HOROSCOPE
By: Diana Salazar
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Aries, this week you have the opportunity to heal a block. You may have felt like something is holding you back. But this week, you can experience spontaneous healing. You find and heal by asking yourself questions like “What is really holding me back?”
Taurus (April 21 - May 20)
Taurus, you may get new opportunities that can make a change in your life. Stay focused and make sure you follow the right path that is right for you. Those new doors will open on the path that you walk.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Gemini, you may have an epiphany where you see your life stretched out before you. Think of where you want to be in five years. Let your future self be your guide. The past does not predict the future.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Cancer, lately you may have felt like people are more possessive, territorial, and mean. This can bring you down since you like to be surrounded by a positive environment. Just try to stay calm, do things that make you happy, and don’t let those people bring you down.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Leo, people are ready to go after their dreams and they are not taking “no” for an answer. This week, try to focus your energy on building a team that will help you reach your goals.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Virgo, you may be jumping into a challenge with a steep learning curve. You can absolutely handle this. You do best when you break down big projects into smaller and manageable steps.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Libra, this week is a week for healing as well. This is a great time to have a discussion with someone who irritates you. You can come together and understand each other better. This will also make you feel better, knowing that you and the person are on good terms now.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 22)
Scorpio, people may seem belligerent and even rude to you as well. But this week and year, you will have many opportunities, as people carelessly miss what you can see so clearly and what you are capable of.
Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21)
Sagittarius, you will likely notice new energy right away this week. You will have fortunate circumstances and much of what you’ve been working on for the last few months will come to fruition this year.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Capricorn, this week may be in the healing process as well. This week try to find someone that you trust and enjoy spending time with. Capricorn, you experience healing when you do something with someone like working on a project, going out to eat, etc. Having a conversation with the person you trust can flow in the healing direction.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 19)
Aquarius, you might start putting your innermost thoughts down on paper. When you write these thoughts, they are no longer in your head or in your heart. You are freeing yourself from past hurts and healing yourself.
Pisces (February 20 - March 20)
Pisces, when you are feeling down, your friends are always there for you. This week a friend may call you for help and for emotional support. You are a great listener. You naturally heal others because you readily acknowledge their feelings. This is one of your gifts and you will very much be needed by a friend.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Aries, you could be feeling a little irritated in general, as your wishes are not manifesting in your daily life. This week, try to be more patient with yourself and your wishes. Your wishes will come soon. This week, your head may be filled with a lot of ideas or things that you want to do. Make sure you try to do them.
Taurus (April 21 - May 20)
Taurus, you are likely to focus on your sights on growth. The problem is that the activities you do now might not offer you those growth opportunities that you want. You are on the verge of change, so this week try to focus on activities that will help you grow.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Gemini, you might feel frustrated with work, school, or maybe both, but try to relax. Try to find a balance between your mental health and work this week. Do things that you enjoy, go out, hangout with your friends, etc.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Cancer, this week your schedule will be busy or a bit challenging. Rescheduling could mean going back and forth a few times as your calendar is full of obligations and responsibilities.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Leo, you might feel a little frustrated with people in your life. Everyone around you is asking you to be there for them, so you feel as if you can’t please everyone. You feel bad when you can’t please them. Don’t it’s okay they will understand.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Virgo, this week you are looking at balancing out the different areas of your life. Try to use a planner, have an earlier bedtime or anything that will help you in reaching your balance.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Libra, there will be some miscommunications for you this week. Try to be careful about sending texts or talking to people as miscommunication can sometimes lead to conflicts.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 22)
Scorpio, sometimes you may feel like you’re being misunderstood. This week, do a recheck to make sure that people do understand you and know how you feel. Possibly this week you might spend more money, since this week is a “treat yourself” week.
Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21)
Sagittarius, communication is key. You could potentially miss an important message or forget an important date. You feel challenged with all the different communication methods. This week try to focus on making yourself more organized.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Capricorn, this week you will be picking up people’s emotions very well. As a Capricorn, you normally don’t show your emotions. But this week, when others are upset, you might begin to feel sad. When people are energetic, you might feel the same.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 19)
Aquarius, this week is a good week to take a break. Try to relax, watch a movie and enjoy the snow. Having a break once in a while is really good for your mental and physical health.
Pisces (February 20 - March 20)
Pisces, this week you would like to focus on what makes you happy. Try to do something that you normally don’t do. Try to explore and get your mindset off negative thoughts. You might be introduced to a project or an idea that takes a lot of time. But you might not have the energy to do it. Try to pull through and work hard.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Aries, this week the possibility of achieving something great will happen if you’re willing to take a risk (which you always are). However, while you’re working hard to make changes in your life, don’t expect to be a success overnight. Remind yourself that success takes time, so don’t make risky decisions in the hope of quick results. Shortcuts rarely lead to the best outcome.
Taurus (April 21 - May 20)
Taurus, this week brings changes to your life, creating a change in your moral values. Now is the perfect time to learn more about your loved ones and yourself in the process.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Gemini, you want to have adventures, but you’re stuck dealing with obligations. This week, try to find a balance between getting out of your comfort zone and diving off the deep end.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Cancer, it’s a great time to have fun, but don't invest a lot of time or emotion into anything. It’s not meant to last. Just live the moment. You like to be on track and complete tasks. Don’t push yourself into completing your to-do list right now, especially if you feel overwhelmed. You need to rest and heal, so you don’t feel worse.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Leo, your bold personality could cross the line with more sensitive souls. Remember your boundaries, so you don’t go off the deep end. This week is a great week for creative expression. Whether you are starting a creative collaboration, it will be a fun week.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Virgo, you’ll have a ton of brilliant ideas that you can communicate with passion and clarity. Big ideas can lead to big results. During the holidays, allow your family to take care of you for a change. It can really boost your mood and prevent burnout. Just remember to express what you need so they can help you.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Libra, we’re fully in the holiday season, and all this running around trying to get everything done can leave you overwhelmed. Be kind, and go with the flow instead of forcing yourself to stick to a schedule.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 22)
Scorpio, your passion and drive can lead to big things. So don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. You just might get it if you’re willing to rise to the challenge.
Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21)
Sagittarius, try to spend more time with your family and loved ones. You may have separated from them or you may not have a close relationship, but now is the time to reconnect and become close.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Capricorn, it takes a village to achieve your dreams, so don’t hesitate to use your connections to change your life for the better. Try to love yourself for all that you are. This week is a great week to appreciate yourself and reflect on all your achievements.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 19)
Aquarius, you talk a big game about social issues and being a good person. But when you’re presented with an opportunity to practice what you preach, you might hesitate. Think with your heart and gut this week.
Pisces (February 20 - March 20)
Pisces, this week may start or end on a stressful level, creating an identity crisis as people see a different version of you that you don’t recognize. Stay true to yourself and don’t worry about what others think.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Aries, this week you may understand the world a bit more differently and you may find new surprising things. So be more open and explore. You should also learn to find self worth, which doesn't come from outside validation.
Taurus (April 21 - May 20)
Taurus, it might be difficult to break old habits and adapt to new ones, but this week you are determined to change your life for the better. You might create a new mindset that forces you to grow as a person as well.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Gemini, you may have an intense week with the holidays coming up or with work/school. But do yourself a favor, and relax when you need it. It’s great to take breaks when you are stressed and overwhelmed. You also wish to share your life with someone you trust. So that they can guide you, give you advice, and comfort. This week, try to find that correct person.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Cancer, self discipline is your “personal theme” this week. So what you should do is encourage yourself to set boundaries to make your life happier and healthier. You should also encourage yourself to work on your mental, physical, and spiritual self.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Leo, now it's a really good time to focus on what brings you joy, so get more adventurous. This week you will be filled with plenty of fun and excitement.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Virgo, be brave! This week it’s time to step out of your comfort zone, from redecorating your space, to calling a relative you lost touch with. The comforts of home can really lift your spirit, so start moving yourself into your family zone.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Libra, start the week by making important deals. This week you may feel stressed but with the holidays and being with your family, you will feel a sense of relief.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 22)
Scorpio, this week you will receive positive vibes. Enjoy the holidays this week and enjoy life.
Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21)
Sagittarius, this week you may face the start of exciting projects and new commitments. But with that being said, make sure you take it slowly, so you don't feel burnt out. It’s time to break bad habits you may have picked this year and remove them. It’s also time to encourage yourself to get out of any vicious cycle like procrastination.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Capricorn, this week you should focus on inner healing and reconnecting with yourself. You may face big emotions that you don't know what to do with them. So try channeling these emotions into activities that you like to do. Focus on getting rid of your mental stress by practicing yoga, being with family, etc. Do things that bring you joy.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 19)
Aquarius, you want to make this world a better place, so now it's a great time to commit to helping humanity. Learn about important issues, join a worthy cause, or volunteer. This is also a great time to break away from your routine and spend more time with friends.
Pisces (February 20 - March 20)
Pisces, this week will bring out your ambitious side. You’re ready to get what you want and commit to your goals. You will have the passion to reach your biggest objectives this week, so don't be afraid to do anything.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)- Aries,
Taurus (April 21 - May 20)- Taurus,
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)- Gemini,
since the year is ending soon, you should start to think about your goals for the new year and set them in motion. You should establish better habits as well for the new year to come. It's better to start fresh and reach for those goals that you have in mind.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)- Cancer,
Leo (July 23 - August 22)- Leo,
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)-
Libra (September 23 - October 22)- Libra,
Scorpio (October 23 - November 22)- Scorpio,
Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21- Sagittarius,
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)- Capricorn,
Aquarius (January 20 - February 19)- Aquarius,
Pisces (February 20 - March 20)- Pisces,
McMahon
Mcmahon Athletics (10/17 - 10/22)
By Calli Gilchrist
Superscript
CLUB CORNER
Alexa Lugo
club corner
Drama Club
By: Alexa Lugo, 12th grade
If you are a student who is interested in using their imagination and creativity, check out our CGS Drama Club! After speaking with their president Yousra, here are a few reasons why you should show up!
“We meet every Friday right after school in room 1020, and our google classroom code is gfynoux. Our club focuses on the performing arts in general, so we do skits, play improv games, listen to music, and watch plays and videos that talk about acting. If you're someone who loves drama and is interested in acting and performing, you should join because our club is basically a fun space for all of those interests. Our club isn’t anything serious, it's just something fun we look forward to before the weekend!”
Having a place to explore your talents and interests is something important especially in our society today. If any of these activities sound interesting give Drama Club a visit, and let us know who you want featured next in the club corner!
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china club
By: Alexa Lugo, 12th grade
On this week’s Club Corner, we are featuring our own China Club!!! Here are a few words from one of their presidents Eva Zerega!
“China Club meets every Tuesday after school in room 1025! During club we celebrate Chinese culture by playing games, watching movies, trying out new activities, crafts, and cooking! Anyone can join no matter what language they take! Around 3:15 a group of C Club volunteers walk over to Brookside Elementary to teach Chinese to fourth and first graders from the Carver after-school program! We welcome everyone with any level of Chinese language experience! China Club is the perfect opportunity to have fun, get involved in CGS, and make new friends, or to enrich your Chinese and add to your resume! You can join the google classroom with the code xze2qdm! Please feel free to reach out to Eva Zerega or Liam Wilcox with any questions!”
Make sure you pay a visit to China Club on Tuesday after school and let us know who you want to be featured next in Club Corner!
CLUB CORNER
Fencing Club
By: Alexa Lugo, 12th grade
On this week’s club corner we want to represent CGS’s first sport team ever, the CGS Fencing Club. Here are a few words from their club members as to why you should join!
“We are a club sport! We meet on Tuesday, Thursday’s and Friday’s from 2:30-4:00 PM. Overall we have a lot of team spirit. Our members and all teammates are very close and it’s like a second family. Varsity and JV members help teach our newbies with tips and tricks which really helps our team spirit. We are a very diverse group of athletes and really want to represent being the first CGS Sport team!”
Make sure you show up to the fencing club with your jousting skills! On guard!
Club corner
Our voices CLUB!
By: Alexa Lugo, 12th grade
On this week’s segment of Club Corner we are shouting out the Our Voices Club. I personally have joined in on a few meetings and have enjoyed our very serious conversations and debates about topics that affect our society everyday. I think this club is a great way for students to express themselves and their beliefs in a safe environment and here are a few words from their president, Jordyn Powell!
“Our voices club is about debating and discussing current events and news. It is a space for students to discuss their thoughts and opinions on different topics. We currently meet on Wednesdays from 2:20 pm to around 3:30 pm. Our google classroom code is bh3hqno.
In most of our meetings, we are either discussing/debating a topic or voting on possible future discussion topics. The goal of the club is to create an open discussion in cgs for students to voice their beliefs and opinions. I think our club has a quality of variety when it comes to discussion topics. We talk about any and everything from celebrities to laws. There are not any restrictions, and we all vote as a group on what we would like to discuss. I think that is an aspect that makes people want to join our club and its unique quality.”
Make sure you visit them Wednesdays after school and let us know who you want to be featured in our next Club Corner!
club corner
Garden Club!
By: Alexa Lugo, 12th grade
On this week's segment of club corner, we are shouting out our lovely CGS Garden Club! After speaking with their co-president, Parisa Arastu, here are all the things that CGS Garden Club offers!
“CGS Garden Club is in charge of improving and maintaining our garden area. We’re currently working on planting flower bulbs that will bloom this spring. If you’d like to come help us out, we’d love to have you! We meet every Friday after school in room 1026, and our google classroom code is hrzvyuj.” -Parisa Arastu
Make sure you pay our CGS Garden club a visit to help plant some more beautiful flowers to our fun and fresh garden area!
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J-Club!
By: Alexa Lugo, 12th grade
On this week’s segment of Club Corner we would like to appreciate the Japan Club! While many of you may of heard of Japan club, here are a few reasons why you should join from the club president herself, Cathy Perez!
“Japan club runs on tuesday’s from 2:15-3:10. We watch anime and movies, eat cool Japanese food, and do fun crafts. We also learn a bit of vocab it’s run by, Alison Flores, and Teejay Lopez and i. It’s mostly student based so we consider the members wants very heavily. If you want to do something we can most likely do it. It’s a nice place for people to bond over traditional Japanese activities.”
Make sure if you haven’t already to check out Japan club, and if you want your club to be featured next in Club Corner let us know!
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Gender & sexuality Alliance!
By: Alexa Lugo, 12th Grade
In this segment of the CGS Chronicle, I will be giving a shoutout to a new club every issue. This week’s club shoutout goes to GSA! After speaking with Fiona Nunn, who is their club president, these are a few reasons why you should join and visit them during their club meetings!!
“Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is a club creating a safe space for all members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. It is a place for students to create friendships and be themselves without judgement. Join us after school on Wednesdays in room 1021 for games, discussions, and other fun activities!”
They are hoping to see you guys there and let us know who should be featured next in our Club Corner!
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THE CGS POLL
By: Erin Reichman and Marianna Hernandez
Mind Reading- 10% Invisibility- 18% Teleportation- 54% Super Speed- 18%
Spiders- 36% The dark- 22% Heights- 31% Ghosts- 11%
All I Want For Christmas is You- 41% Last Christmas- 44% Jingle Bells- 15%
Yes- 68% No- 32%
Yes- 28% No- 72%
Forest- 80% Haunted House- 20%
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WEEKLY SELF CARE
Karolina Popiolek
We are one month done with 2022 and we’ve entered this awkward part of winter where there doesn’t seem to be much going on. So why not take some time to invest in your well-being? This week find some time for some Social Self-Care.
Write in a journal.
Prompt ideas:
What qualities are you drawn to in others?
Describe your friend group.
What’s a lesson you have learned from a friendship?
Spend time with others:
Go out to dinner.
Go out on a date.
Try an escape room with a group.
Reach out:
Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while.
Write an email to an old teacher.
DM a celebrity.
With the New Year beginning and midterms/finals coming up, it is critical to not forget about taking care of ourselves. Caring for our bodies will help us have more energy and endorphins which will lower our stress levels. For that reason, this week we are focusing on Physical Self-Care.
Write in a journal.
Prompt ideas:
What does being ‘healthy’ mean to you?
What helps you feel calmer?
How do you start your day?
Get moving:
Go on a walk and be mindful of your surroundings.
Find a Yoga/Workout on Youtube and do it.
Put on some music and dance.
Prepare:
Set up alarms for a consistent sleep schedule.
Fill a bottle with water before school to keep hydrated.
If you don’t enjoy the taste of water, freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays to easily add to your bottle.
Make a charcuterie board full of vegetables and fruits to share with your friends/family.
During the holiday break, life can get a little overwhelming. With upcoming midterms, new year's resolutions, and the family being home, it is especially important to take some time for yourself.
Write in a journal.
Prompt ideas:
What are 4 ways you can push yourself out of your comfort zone this year? Who had the biggest impact on my life this year? The nicest thing I did for someone this year was _______________.
Creating a budget.
Set a financial goal for the year and determine how to reach it. Create a budgeting google sheet to track your expenses in the upcoming year. Create a personal budget for the month of January.
Organizing.
Clean-out and organize your closet, pantry, makeup, etc. Deep clean your room for better energy. Create a cleaning schedule.
*Practical Self-Care*: Doing things in the present in order to prevent future stressful situations.
There’s so much on our minds 24/7: work, school, drama, etc.. When was the last time you thought about you? In order to be successful in every aspect of our lives, sometimes we need to put ourselves first. At the very least, once a week.
Write in a journal.
Prompt ideas:
What do I believe I deserve in life? Why? The greatest challenge in my life right now is _______________. Where do you feel safe and loved?
Create art.
Some activities:
Draw your current emotions. Mold something out of clay. Collage a mood board.
Play music.
Listen to music with intention/mindfully. Create a song. Create an SOS playlist for stressful times.
*Emotional Self-Care* : Doing things in order to better connect, reflect, and process one's emotions.
CGS CHRONICLE ANOUNCEMENTS
Our voices bake sale 2022
Our Voices is hosting a bake sale. It is going to be next week on Wednesday during the third period. Here is the menu and poster for it!
CGS CHRONICLE ANOUNCEMENTS
Introducing…Candy Grams! 2022
By: Sabrina Arastu
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With the winter break only weeks away, and so many holidays associated with this time, it’s a perfect time for candy. The CGS Chronicle will be selling Candy Grams! These Candy Grams can be sent to anyone around CGS (but we are asking all students to keep it to CGS ONLY), simply come to the candy gram stand at lunch, and fill out the form to send a gram. We are selling candy canes and holiday cookies on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week and next week, Candy canes for $1, and Cookies for $2.
Keep in mind, these Candy grams can be anonymous, and come with a small paper to send a message to whoever your gram is for. You can send multiple, and (if you really want to) it is allowed to send one to yourself, but you will not get it right away. Happy holidays, and have fun!