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Book Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Book Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Camilly de Andrade Porfirio, Contributor October 23, 2025

Regret, the thing that haunts every single person on this planet; Choices that were made, opportunities that were missed, conversations and declarations that never happened or just a simple ‘ I wish...

80s pop culture, conceptual illustration.

The Impact of Pop Culture

Israel Nyarko, Contributor October 23, 2025

People assume that pop culture now isn’t as impactful as it was in the past.  This concern was seemingly proven this past season, the annual discussion among Tiktok users about the “Song of the...

The Persistence of Tragic Tropes and the Flawed State of Queer Representation

The Persistence of Tragic Tropes and the Flawed State of Queer Representation

Madeline Trombly, Contributer October 23, 2025

Editor's note: This is a research paper written by Trombly for her AP Seminar class, hence its length.      The fight for LGBTQ+ rights has been ongoing. In recent years, queer culture...

Balancing the Game: Video Game Consumption and Academic Outcomes

Coddan Nguyen, Contributer June 11, 2025

This year, students of Ms. Ledoux’s Dual Enrollment ENG 102 class were assigned the task of a large scale research assignment on a topic of their choice. Senior Coddan Nguyen chose a fun topic -...

The Chronicle says Good-Bye to Our Senior Staff: Leire  Cuberes Barluenga

The Chronicle says Good-Bye to Our Senior Staff: Leire Cuberes Barluenga

Ms. Ledoux, Advisor May 29, 2025

As Leire graduates, the paper will be losing not just a talented writer, but a staff member who was passionate about making the paper accessible to the entire South community. Leire excelled in journalistic...

The Chronicle says Good-Bye to Our Senior Staff: Spotlight on Lucy Reidy

The Chronicle says Good-Bye to Our Senior Staff: Spotlight on Lucy Reidy

Ms. Ledoux, Advisor May 29, 2025

Lucy’s passion for all things English brought a literary flair to the paper - as an experienced writer, Lucy’s perspective helped the paper spring creativity. In our weekly meetings, Lucy’s enthusiasm...

The Chronicle says Good-Bye to Our Senior Staff: Spotlight on Lila Tallagnon

The Chronicle says Good-Bye to Our Senior Staff: Spotlight on Lila Tallagnon

Ms. Ledoux, Advisor May 29, 2025

In 10th grade Lila wrote a poem so beautiful I encouraged her to submit it to a writing contest. Lila’s attentive writing comes out in her journalistic writing, and her careful eye for clarity has helped...

The Chronicle says Good-Bye to Our Senior Staff: Spotlight on Sarah Jeffers

The Chronicle says Good-Bye to Our Senior Staff: Spotlight on Sarah Jeffers

Ms. Ledoux, Advisor May 29, 2025

Thomas Edison once said, “there is no substitute for hard work.” If anyone embodies this quotes, it this year’s co-Editor in Chief, Sarah Jeffers. Sarah kept the Chronicle humming all year! Beyond...

On Quitting

On Quitting

Coddan Nguyen, Contributor May 29, 2025

 I was the best. As my cleats glided down the field, the blades of grass whipped my fat, chunky legs, and the sun blazed down on my head, I did what I did best: scored goals. By the age of 7, I was...

Is the College Application Process a Scam?

Is the College Application Process a Scam?

Sophia Leong, Contributor May 20, 2025

Students throughout the country have become more and more stressed due to the increase of phenomenal applications per year. Not only are high school seniors applying to college, but juniors have begun...

The Importance of Student-Staff Relationships in Schools

The Importance of Student-Staff Relationships in Schools

Natalie Barrett, Contributor May 20, 2025

In today’s schools, students face many challenges–academic pressure, mental health struggles, and the social expectations of growing up. With all this, one of the most overlooked yet important aspects...

How to Calm Down with Nature

How to Calm Down with Nature

Jonathan Guerra Abrego, Contributer May 15, 2025

Steve Irwin, renowned wildlife educator and television personality, said, “If we can teach people about wildlife, they will be touched. Share my wildlife with me.” Irwin devoted his life to educating...

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