It seems hard to believe that it was only three months ago that school shut down, but in that short time a whole 100 City Voice articles have been published! This article marks 200 posts on The City Voice website, and none of that would have been possible without such amazing support from you, the students at City High Middle. We have been amazed at how many people have been willing to write articles for the newspaper during this time of crisis, and we are grateful for their knowledge and insight. Even if you have not written something, your readership means a lot to us.
We hope that you have enjoyed reading The City Voice, and that you continue to do so when we return next year! In the meantime, consider taking a look back at the hundred articles we have published during this difficult time. Some of them are about the health crisis, but others are about the moments of wonder, discovery, and even happiness that continue to take place even when so much is falling apart. If you have not had a chance to read them yet, we hope you will this summer.
Articles from the Shutdown
The Rise of AI Generated Content
What is it? You ever hop onto social media and immediately see some weird distorted image with a watermark saying “DALL E,”? Yeah me neither, but apparently there’s a thing called “DALL E” which is essentially an AI program on the internet that will create some really surreal images based on some key words you … Continue reading The Rise of AI Generated Content
The Well-Rounded Olympian
Throughout history the Olympics have served as a reminder of unity, competition, and global interaction. It is one of the most looked forward to events in the world. Every two years, winter games then summer, the games commence and people from everywhere tune in to join in the fun: rooting for their favorite teams, watching … Continue reading The Well-Rounded Olympian
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Review
I have never been a huge reader, and I’m not sure I ever will be. I don’t particularly love reading, but I make some exceptions. Although I wouldn’t call myself a bookworm, I’m always willing to try a new book. Over the summer, I read A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson and … Continue reading A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Review
The 2022 Italian Parliamentary election
On September 25, 2022 Giorgia Meloni had won the 2022 Prime minister election, and it seems to be that “Giorgia Meloni looks set to become Italy’s first female prime minister, with her far-right Brothers of Italy party being projected to have won 26% of the vote over the weekend.” With most citizens of Italy being … Continue reading The 2022 Italian Parliamentary election
Nation’s League Matchday #6
What is the Nations League? The UEFA Nations League is a competition for only the countries in Europe. The Nations League was first introduced in 2018, so it is a relatively new competition. The Nations league is set up so that there are 4 groups: A, B, C, and D. Each one of those groups … Continue reading Nation’s League Matchday #6
Pegasi News Network Ep 4
Watch Episode 4 of PNN on The City Voice YouTube channel! In this episode of the PNN we Carson and Krishna give us the scoop on what’s going in the world, Vishnu roleplays as the space force commander, and Sparsh interviews the class of 2023 co-presidents Jubilee and Nuriya regarding Homecoming! Continue reading Pegasi News Network Ep 4
EVGA and Nvidia Split Up?!?!
On September 16, 2022 Graphics card manufacturing company EVGA had announced to the Personal Computer industry that they are planning on cutting the cord, and stopping their partnership with Graphics Card Corporation Nvidia, according to the following forum posted by Product Manager at EVGA Jacob F. on the Official EVGA forum. “EVGA will not carry … Continue reading EVGA and Nvidia Split Up?!?!
Lethal Drug Disguised as Rainbow Candy
A heartbreaking form of drug trafficking used to lure children into addiction is on the rise- the ‘candy’ disguise. These brightly colored pieces are not Halloween candy- this is called rainbow fentanyl. It comes in a variety of colors, sizes, shapes, and formats; yet the danger is the same no matter how it looks. According … Continue reading Lethal Drug Disguised as Rainbow Candy
What Salman Rushdie Can Teach Us About Modern Free Speech
“Language is courage: the ability to conceive a thought, to speak it, and by doing so to make it true.” In his fourth novel that struck the world as controversial yet insightful, The Satanic Verses, Indian-born British-American novelist Salman Rushdie emphasizes the importance of expressing your true beliefs regardless of potential public backlash. In fact, … Continue reading What Salman Rushdie Can Teach Us About Modern Free Speech
The Life of Millard Fillmore
Can you recall, off the top of your head, who the 13th president of the United States of America was? Chances are, you can’t. But every president has a story to tell. That’s why I’m here to tell you about Millard Fillmore. Born in January of 1800, he lived in poverty in the frontiers of … Continue reading The Life of Millard Fillmore
Homecoming Week
It’s almost the beginning of October which means that Homecoming is right around the corner. Homecoming originally got popular in the 1900s when they had football games and dances to show school spirit and the tradition has been kept up ever since all around the country. Homecoming fashion is usually not too extravagant. Short dresses … Continue reading Homecoming Week
Premier League Matchweek #8
What is the English Premier League (EPL)? These paragraphs are just a crash course on the EPL, if you have already read it or have previous knowledge about what the English Premier League is feel free to read ahead. The English Premier League is a tournament for all of the biggest clubs of football/soccer in … Continue reading Premier League Matchweek #8
Hurricane Fiona Devastates Puerto Rico
During the early morning of September 19th, a category 3 hurricane hit Puerto Rico. Dubbed “Hurricane Fiona”, this is the first major hurricane of the 2022 season, with wind speeds of 115 mph. Currently, it is moving northwest at a speed of 10 mph. So far, over 1,000 people have been saved from the flood … Continue reading Hurricane Fiona Devastates Puerto Rico
Premier League Matchweek #7
What is the English Premier League (EPL)? These paragraphs are just a crash course on the EPL, if you have already read it or have previous knowledge about what the English Premier League is feel free to read ahead. The English Premier League is a tournament for all of the biggest clubs of football/soccer in … Continue reading Premier League Matchweek #7
Emmy Awards 2022
On Monday evening, the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, or simply the Emmy’s, ceremony took place. The Emmy’s are known as the biggest television award event. TV shows such as Hacks, Ted Lasso, Succession, Abbott Elementary, Euphoria, and many others were some of the few that took home awards this year. Previous nominee, Kenan Thompson, was … Continue reading Emmy Awards 2022
2022 Sinquefield cup
The Sinquefield cup was originally created in 2013 as a 4 player round robin style tournament, of which Magnus Carlsen took home first place in, later that year Carlsen went on to become the World champion in his game against Viswanathan Anand. The Sinquefield cup was altered in 2016 to include 6 of the top … Continue reading 2022 Sinquefield cup
An Update on the Ukrainian war
It has now been a total of 6 months and 22 days since the Russian Invasion on Ukraine. While this bloody war has raged on for quite some time now the, Ukrainian military has recently taken a turn for the best with their recapture of a Ukranian city by the name Izyum. Last Thursday, President … Continue reading An Update on the Ukrainian war
A Newly Discovered Tatooine-Like Planet
Recently, astronomers have discovered a planet orbiting in a binary star system, meaning that within this system, there are two suns, similar to Tatooine in Star Wars. We’ve discovered more than 5,000 extrasolar planets, or planets that are 30 light years away from Earth, which is relatively close astronomically. However, out of the 5,000 planets, … Continue reading A Newly Discovered Tatooine-Like Planet
Asia Cup 2022
After having been delayed two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic and political turmoil in Sri Lanka, the 15th Asia Cup finally commenced in the United Arab Emirates in August 2022. Six teams qualified to partake in the tournament: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Throughout the coming month, … Continue reading Asia Cup 2022
Lilibeth: Former Queen of the United Kingdom
As the longest reigning monarch dies, a new one tries to take her place. Let us step back to the life we were not around for. The life of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, the late Queen of the United Kingdom. For me Elizabeth was immortal, or someone who kept carrying their life for a long … Continue reading Lilibeth: Former Queen of the United Kingdom
Premier League Match Week #6
What is the English Premier League (EPL)? These paragraphs are just a crash course on the EPL, if you have already read it or previous knowledge about what the English Premier League is feel free to read ahead. The English Premier League is a tournament for all of the biggest clubs of football/soccer in England. … Continue reading Premier League Match Week #6
The City Voice Presents: The Pegasi News Network
The City Voice has just launched its new weekly show, called the Pegasi News Network! Streaming every Thursday at 9:40 (during the first 10 minutes of Core Advisory), the Pegasi News Network features pressing issue coverage, school news, important interviews, and the weekly weather. The Pegasi News Network ensures that you get your weekly fix … Continue reading The City Voice Presents: The Pegasi News Network
Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96
On September 8th 2022, Queen Elizabeth II was reported dead at the age of 96 after ruling for 70 years. She died peacefully in her Scottish estate, Balmoral Castle, where she had spent most of the summer. Queen Elizabeth was a leader who saw Britain go from a “war-weary declining imperial power” to a “modern … Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96
Spare Tires by Luke Fann
Olivia stared into her lunch sack, disappointed. Inside was a piece of bread with mustard smeared on it. Ew, she thought. There was a moldy apple next to it and a pack of off-brand fruit snacks. She was frustrated with her mom, who packed it, as she looked around the cafeteria seeing all the regular … Continue reading Spare Tires by Luke Fann
Black Culture And Its Influence On Fashion
Fashion trends in this day and age tend to change on the daily, and it’s important to remember the large impact that the black community has had on the fashion industry. There is actually a lot more trends that originated from black culture than most know of. Here are just a few that you may … Continue reading Black Culture And Its Influence On Fashion
What Pakistan’s Floods Can Tell Us About The Future of Our World
As of September 7, one-third of the region of Pakistan is underwater due to a massive flash-flooding period that has lasted since mid-June of 2022. These events followed what Nature has called “an intense heatwave and a long monsoon that has dumped a record amount of rain.” The floods have left 1,343 dead and 22 … Continue reading What Pakistan’s Floods Can Tell Us About The Future of Our World
The Debate On Gun Control
On June 2, 2022, President Biden confronted the people of the United States in a public address, reflecting on the recent tragedies involving gun violence across the nation. The President focused his attention on voicing his view on the matter, urging the implementation of potential solutions to the problem at hand. These solutions include the … Continue reading The Debate On Gun Control
The Significance of the Finalissima to Argentina and Italy
With a live audience of 87,000 fans, the first Finalissima since 1993 occurred on June 1, 2022. The match consisted of the Argentinian champions of the Copa America 2020 and the reigning champions of the Euro 2020 facing off in the world renowned Wembley Stadium. The first goal of the match was scored 28 minutes … Continue reading The Significance of the Finalissima to Argentina and Italy
End of the Year Reflections
As the year comes a close, we can’t help but look back on the things that we did, events that transpired, and even funny little moments in life that pop up whenever. Here at the city voice, we did some reflecting, so here’s what we’re decided to share with you all! Faith Thompson This year … Continue reading End of the Year Reflections
Mr. Huppert Leaving City To Pursue Doctorate In Harvard
Principal Ryan Huppert was accepted into the Doctor of Education Leadership Program over at Harvard University! Sadly, this program is a full three year residential program, meaning that he will have to leave his post as Principal of City High Middle School and attend the program. We are very happy for Mr. Huppert and wish … Continue reading Mr. Huppert Leaving City To Pursue Doctorate In Harvard
Texas School Shooting Leaves 21 Dead
On Tuesday, May 24, a shooting at an elementary school in Texas marked the 27th school shooting of 2022. Officials have confirmed that the whole ordeal at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas resulted in the deaths of 19 students and 2 teachers, the 2nd largest death count of any school shooting following the Sandy … Continue reading Texas School Shooting Leaves 21 Dead
The History of the PSAT (And Why We Do It)
Ever since College Board created the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) in 1959, the PSATs have been a big part of a middle and high schooler’s life. The PSAT is a timed test that includes a reading, writing, and math portion of the test, and is used to show us how ready we are to … Continue reading The History of the PSAT (And Why We Do It)
A Summer Checklist
Hello, fellow students! This year is finally coming to an end and that means summer is coming! I’ve collected some ideas for you and your friends to try out if you want! I made a lot so I hope everyone finds at least one that they like. It’s important to get outside and have fun, … Continue reading A Summer Checklist
TV Shows That You Should Watch Over The Summer
Well guys, school’s almost over. We’re almost at the end. Now during the summer, us students have to keep busy, which essentially means binge TV shows in the dark for hours at a time. So here are some TV shows that us at The City Voice recommend! Chloe Diehm I have been binging All American … Continue reading TV Shows That You Should Watch Over The Summer
Happy AANHPI Heritage Month!
Join Lia Lin and the AANHPI community here at City as they take us through Asian culture and tell us how we can celebrate and support AANHPI Heritage Month Continue reading Happy AANHPI Heritage Month!
Tips You Would Give Your Past Self
So there I was, thinking about myself. My past. The things I’ve done, the places I’ve been, and then it struck me. “What would I say to myself when I first starting going to City?” And so here, I have asked a few people at The City Voice tips and little bits of advice that … Continue reading Tips You Would Give Your Past Self
Exam Schedule
That’s right folks, it’s that time of year again. Exams are coming up, and you can’t afford to be late to them! So here we have the exam schedule (for those who don’t already have it, of course) Friday June 3 – Lunch A Period Start End Total time 1st Hour Exam 8:00 am 9:20 … Continue reading Exam Schedule
Science of Soundwaves
Sound waves are literally what they sound like. Waves of sound. Now what’s incredible about those sound waves is that we, as human beings, are able to synthesize them and actually make coherent sense out of them. Take our voices, for example. Our voices are just rapid successions of sound waves at several different frequencies, … Continue reading Science of Soundwaves
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is rated PG-13. Contains minor spoilers. The second Doctor Strange movie lives up to its title. It is a rollercoaster of action that never stops and can confuse you at some parts. It takes a darker, more horror-type turn and makes itself different from other Marvel movies. The … Continue reading Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review
The U.S Military and The Metaverse: An Unexpected Pair
The metaverse. We’ve heard of it, seen it talked about on TV. Heck, maybe we’ve even experienced it, but the fact is that it’s a very loose term. What is the metaverse, and what’s the military doing with it? For starters, the metaverse is “characterized by persistent virtual worlds that continue to exist even when … Continue reading The U.S Military and The Metaverse: An Unexpected Pair
Pfizer Covid-19 booster for ages 5-11 approved
Thankfully, Coronavirus has been steadily declining over the last few months, but children from 5-11 were yet to be boosted. This resulted in less protection for the children of the world. Although Coronavirus is less common in kids, omicron seemed to affect more children than adults. This is believed to have happened because of the … Continue reading Pfizer Covid-19 booster for ages 5-11 approved
An Update on Ukraine
It has been nearly 2 months since we last covered the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, and much has happened. To recap, Vladimir Putin’s original intention when the invasion began on February 24th was to stop Ukraine from joining NATO. He stated that Russia’s primary goal is to “demilitarise and de-Nazify Ukraine”. This has been criticized by many, … Continue reading An Update on Ukraine
Teen Charge and Why You Should Join
As a City Student, one of the very first things that you hear about is CAS hours. I’m not sure if I speak for everyone, but personally I’ve found it very hard to get in service hours, especially during the school year thanks to City’s workload and just other extracurriculars in general. If you need … Continue reading Teen Charge and Why You Should Join
Asian Stereotypes and How They Harm Asian Americans
I, as an Indian man, have had my fill of 7-11 owner and call center scammer jokes, but I don’t exactly know where they come from. And so, in honor of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month, I’ll be looking at Asian stereotypes and where they come from. The first stereotype that I will … Continue reading Asian Stereotypes and How They Harm Asian Americans
Class of 2024 Student Body Applications
As you know, each grade has a student government, and so to make everything truly democratic, we hold elections every year. Now I know, the class of 2024 has had its share of problems with its student body, so here we’re giving you a chance to make a difference. At exactly 3:32 PM, Mr. Brown … Continue reading Class of 2024 Student Body Applications
City Musical Announced
City’s theatre department has been around for years, performing musical after musical each year, and this year’s musical has just been announced! After a very long elimination round of potential shows in the choir room on Tuesday, May 10, at precisely 2:58 pm, there was only one show left upon the whiteboard that Mrs. Degenhart, … Continue reading City Musical Announced
Q&A With Seanan McGuire, Hugo Award Winning Author of Middlegame and Seasonal Fears
Seanan McGuire is the Hugo and Nebula Award winning author of Middlegame and the new Seasonal Fears, along with dozens of other critically acclaimed novels and novellas. In 2010, she won the Astounding Award for Best New Writer (previously the John W. Campbell Award), and currently holds the world record for most Hugo Award nominations … Continue reading Q&A With Seanan McGuire, Hugo Award Winning Author of Middlegame and Seasonal Fears
Spring Crossword
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Q&A With EGLE Director Liesl Eichler Clark
On Earth Day, Director Clark of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy visited City High Middle school to give a talk on the new Michigan Healthy Climate Plan. In this special episode, Sparsh Aiyar interviews Director Clark about her life, inspirations, and EGLE’s plans going forward. Continue reading Q&A With EGLE Director Liesl Eichler Clark
Introducing the New City Voice Editorial Board
Today, after four years at The City Voice, I, along with Maya and Jonathan, are cleaning out our desks and moving on. We still have some IB exams left, and we’ll be helping out around the place for a couple weeks yet, but we’ll no longer serve in our official capacity as editors. It’s been … Continue reading Introducing the New City Voice Editorial Board
Moon Knight Review
As IB exam season jumps into full swing, another season is coming to a close. Wednesday the finale for Marvel’s Moon Knight premiered and it packed a punch! For those of you who have not been keeping up with the latest MCU show, Moon Knight follows the story of Marc Spector and his alternative personality … Continue reading Moon Knight Review
Leaked Draft Supreme Court Opinion Places Roe V. Wade Under Threat
A few days ago, a Supreme Court draft opinion was leaked about possibly overturning the Roe v. Wade decision which was made in 1973. Roe v. Wade was a Supreme Court decision which established the right to abortion as a constitutional right. That decision nullified the states’ ability to ban abortions. As soon as the … Continue reading Leaked Draft Supreme Court Opinion Places Roe V. Wade Under Threat
Wordle: A Brief History
Wordle, the simple word game that took the world by storm, has people of all ages hooked, with over 1,000,000 daily players. Players have to guess a five-letter word and have 6 chances to do so, knowing which letters in their guess are correct in each turn. But unlike other popular games of this caliber, … Continue reading Wordle: A Brief History
What I’ve Learned From 4 Years at The City Voice
It’s always easier not to think for oneself. Find a nice safe hierarchy and settle in. Don’t make changes, don’t risk disapproval, don’t upset your syndics. It’s always easiest to let yourself be governed. [But] there’s a point, around age twenty, when you have to choose whether to be like everybody else the rest of … Continue reading What I’ve Learned From 4 Years at The City Voice
Slow Horses Review: Not Your Grandpa’s Spy
As an entertainment critic for The City Voice, I’ve watched a lot of spy dramas over the years. James Bond, Mission Impossible, Jack Ryan; I’ve seen them all and more. Yet none of them, in all those years, have quite been able to match the gleefully, darkly moody atmosphere of Slow Horses, Apple TV’s latest, … Continue reading Slow Horses Review: Not Your Grandpa’s Spy
SAT Advice
SAT is more of a test on how well you’ve prepared yourself, strategizing, and less about your intellectual abilities. My score went up by 470 points between my first PSAT in ninth grade and my April SAT junior year. In between, I took a couple more PSATs and the NMSQT, and there was no significant … Continue reading SAT Advice
Celebrate the Last Homework Free Weekend
Congratulations everyone! It’s almost May, and there’s only one more month of school left. This weekend I’m happy to announce that it is homework free, so there’ll be no stress of getting projects done or cramming for quizzes. Have a great weekend! Continue reading Celebrate the Last Homework Free Weekend
City E-Club To Give Away Free Saplings
This Saturday the Environmental Club is giving away free saplings. From 9 am until 3 pm, we will be in front of the main doors weather permitting. Please pick up your ordered saplings at whatever time works best for you. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible including the Tree-Plenish organization and our … Continue reading City E-Club To Give Away Free Saplings
City Voice Writers Recognized in National Journalism Honor Roll
Congratulations to Declan Bradley and Maya Oeverman for being inducted into the 2022 National Scholastic Press Association Journalism Honor Roll for their work at The City Voice! Approximately 1,300 high school journalists across the United States were honored this year, among them graduating seniors who are now eligible for NSPA sponsored college scholarships, to be … Continue reading City Voice Writers Recognized in National Journalism Honor Roll
Preparing for the End of the School Year
With April coming to a close and May just around the corner it is important to start thinking about how we will prepare for the end of the year. It is good to get a jump on it so it does not end up getting a jump on you. Here are a few ways to … Continue reading Preparing for the End of the School Year
How To Play Disc Golf
The spring is a great time to go outside and get some fresh air. It’s also a good time to try something new. A new hobby or sport is always something good to try out. Enter disc golf. Many parks are installing disc golf courses, so it’s not too hard to find one near you. … Continue reading How To Play Disc Golf
City High Ranked #1 School in Michigan
U.S. News & World Report ranked City High Middle School as the #1 highschool in the state of Michigan and #18 in the nation. As the first school in the area to provide the rigorous International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programme, City has not only consistently been ranked as one of the top high … Continue reading City High Ranked #1 School in Michigan
City Voice Wins Six State Awards
Congratulations to the City Voice writers honored in this year’s Michigan Interscholastic Press Association Individual Awards! 2021-22 City Voice work competed against 3003 other entries from other school newspapers across the state of Michigan, and judging panels made up of journalism advisers and professionals selected six pieces of City Voice work that stood out. Congratulations … Continue reading City Voice Wins Six State Awards
The Technoking Buys Twitter
Starting on January 31st, Elon Musk, the self-described “Technoking of Tesla,” began buying stock in Twitter. By April 4th, Musk announced he had acquired 9.1% of Twitter’s overall stock profile, making him its biggest shareholder. Finally, on April 25th, Musk launched a 44 billion dollar deal with Twitter to own all stocks within it. As … Continue reading The Technoking Buys Twitter
MIPA Honors City Voice Editor In State Student Journalist Staff
At an awards ceremony on Thursday night, the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association named City Voice Editor in Chief Declan Bradley one of the top 15 student journalists in the state as part of their Student Journalist Staff. The Student Journalist Staff is an annual MIPA competition open only to seniors and intended to recognize “graduating … Continue reading MIPA Honors City Voice Editor In State Student Journalist Staff
Thor Love and Thunder: First Look
Thor has been a central part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe pretty much since the beginning, and now he’s back for round four of independent appearances in Thor: Love and Thunder. Early this week, Marvel released the first teaser trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder and so far it looks unique to any other project … Continue reading Thor Love and Thunder: First Look
America’s Election Culture of Disengagement Undermines Democracy
The democratic United States has always been the land of the free and the home of the brave to me. However, with current redistricting efforts underway, I cannot help but view what French philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville lovingly described as “The Great Experiment” pessimistically — as something less great and certainly much less radical than … Continue reading America’s Election Culture of Disengagement Undermines Democracy
Calls For Better Public Safety Programs Grow After New York Subway Shooting
On a Tuesday morning, April 12, 2022, a gunman fired a total of 33 bullets from a handgun at innocent commuters in a Brooklyn, New York subway car. 10 passengers were wounded along with other minor injuries caused by the smoke bombs detonated inside the car prior to the shooting, set off by the shooter, … Continue reading Calls For Better Public Safety Programs Grow After New York Subway Shooting
You Are Powerful: Students March For Change
On Monday, April 18th, students here at City High Middle school in Grand Rapids Michigan stood up en masse and walked out of class to demand justice for Patrick Lyoya, who was unarmed when he was shot and killed by a GRPD officer two weeks prior. City students have organized protests on campus before, including … Continue reading You Are Powerful: Students March For Change
Restoration of the Rapids
The Grand River is a fixture in the downtown Grand Rapids area, the reason we have our name, and the reason our city grew here in the first place. Ever since the 1990s, and really gaining traction in 2010, there has been a project that aims to restore the rapids that we are named for … Continue reading Restoration of the Rapids
Earth Day Crossword
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Google, Discord, and the Metaverse of Madness
When I opened Chrome on Wednesday morning, I was surprised to see a major OS overall of Gmail. Rolling remote software updates aren’t that shocking anymore, they’re a pretty normal part of modern big tech, but this one is notable for continuing Google’s never ending quest to assimilate the most popular advances of other tech … Continue reading Google, Discord, and the Metaverse of Madness
Moon Knight Review: Should You Watch It?
Moon Knight is rated TV-14 by the Motion Picture Association of America. Moon Knight is a show that you should put on your watch list. The main character, Steven Grant, has dissociative identity disorder and unknowingly shares a body with a ruthless mercenary, Marc Spector, who serves Khonshu (the Egyptian god of the moon). Steven … Continue reading Moon Knight Review: Should You Watch It?
Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Multiverse: Every World We Hope to See in Doctor Strange 2
With less than a month to go before the much anticipated release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, we have a few thoughts. Okay, scratch that, we have a lot of thoughts. While Marvel has promised franchise redefining blockbusters that will “change everything” before, multiple times, Stephen Strange’s jaunt into the infinitely branching … Continue reading Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Multiverse: Every World We Hope to See in Doctor Strange 2
Snowpiercer Season 3 Review: All For This
Snowpiercer is rated TV-MA by the Motion Picture Association of America. “We build our lives around the ones we love. When we lose them, we lose ourselves.” – Ben Knox, on Snowpiercer, 1029 cars long. It’s impossible to watch more than a few episodes of the third season of TNT’s Snowpiercer, which wrapped up its … Continue reading Snowpiercer Season 3 Review: All For This
ManageBAC Now Offers Past IB Exams
With this year’s seniors inching ever closer to IB exams in May, City administration has worked to help this year’s seniors do their best by providing access to new online software called ManageBAC. While this was already a helpful resource, ManageBAC’s parent company, OSC Study, announced yesterday that they now offer 54 papers from past … Continue reading ManageBAC Now Offers Past IB Exams
Patrick Lyoya, 26, Killed By GR Police Officer
Patrick Lyoya, 26, was killed after he was pulled over by a Grand Rapids police officer on April 4th over an unregistered license plate. The particular license plate on the car did not belong to the car, thus prompting the officer to stop him, Police Chief Eric Winstrom stated at a press conference. Police Chief … Continue reading Patrick Lyoya, 26, Killed By GR Police Officer
City Voice Wins National Innovation Pacemaker
The City Voice is honored to have been named as one of the first ever National Scholastic Press Association Innovation Pacemaker Publications! The NSPA Pacemaker, “the association’s preeminent award,” has been presented since the 1920s, and is considered one of the highest honors student journalists in the US can receive. Pacemakers in categories including Newspaper and Broadcast … Continue reading City Voice Wins National Innovation Pacemaker
The Ideal Spring Break Entertainment
Happy spring break everyone! On this, the last school day before break begins, we here at The City Voice thought it was about time to recommend some of our favorite things to binge watch (or read) while school is out. Happy reading, and have a great spring break! Chloe Diehm I would highly recommend the … Continue reading The Ideal Spring Break Entertainment
Join Union Girls’ Soccer!
“Redhawks on 3! Redhawks on 3! 1! 2! 3! Redhawks!!” Is what you will be saying after every Union girl’s soccer practice. Join us for an exciting season in which head coach Juan Zhavala and assistant coach Moses will guide the team to (hopefully) multiple games in the Conference. At Union High School (1800 Tremont … Continue reading Join Union Girls’ Soccer!
Senate Unanimously Approves The Sunshine Protection Act
Called the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill was unanimously passed by the Senate to permanently end the biannual change of time called Daylight Savings Time. Daylight Savings Time is infamous for messing up sleep schedules, and if this bill is also taken up by the House and signed by Joe Biden, then we will officially … Continue reading Senate Unanimously Approves The Sunshine Protection Act
Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson Undergoes Senate Confirmation Hearings
As you may have heard, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has gone up for the most recent round of confirmation hearings. Judge Jackson appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first Supreme Court confirmation hearings on Monday, March 21 at 11 a.m. ET, and the hearings are lasting until Thursday. During her opening statement, Jackson … Continue reading Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson Undergoes Senate Confirmation Hearings
Polish Hackers Help Russian Citizens Learn The Truth About The War In Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin of Russia has censored all media in Russia so that Russian citizens don’t know what is happening in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Despite this, media is getting to Russia differently. Enter Squad303, a Polish-based hacking group with the same name as a squadron that fought in WWII against Nazi Germany. … Continue reading Polish Hackers Help Russian Citizens Learn The Truth About The War In Ukraine
Feminist Book Recommendations For Women’s History Month
Since March is Women’s History Month, I compiled a list of some of my favorite feminist memoirs and novels. Please read at your own discretion, as many of these books cover sensitive topics. Know My Name is a memoir by the victim of a sexual assault on Stanford’s campus. Originally anonymous, Miller’s writing first went … Continue reading Feminist Book Recommendations For Women’s History Month
Representative Peter Meijer Visits City For Q&A
On Wednesday, March 23rd, US House Representative Peter Meijer visited City High Middle to meet with seniors and discuss policy, the economy, and current events. Students were able to ask questions as part of a Q&A, and engaged with the Representative in spirited discussion about the stock market, inflation, and environmental legislation. This is the … Continue reading Representative Peter Meijer Visits City For Q&A
You Don’t Live Here Review
I’ve never been a big fan of books…except when I find a great one. I’m very picky about my taste in books. Naturally, whenever I find a book that holds every key aspect, (humor, relatability, and a limited amount of “cheesy” content) I grow to be somewhat enraptured. Recently I finished a book called You … Continue reading You Don’t Live Here Review
First Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer Revealed
The long awaited Obi-Wan Kenobi show has finally dropped a trailer, and there is a lot to unpack. Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fan favorite character in Star Wars, making appearances wherever the wisdom of the space wizards needs to be bequeathed to the universe, but now it is finally his turn to shine in his … Continue reading First Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer Revealed
The Importance of the Special Election in Michigan’s 74th House District
Michigan politics have recently made national news for the comments of Robert Regan, the Republican candidate for State Representative in Michigan’s 74th House district. On a Zoom meeting, Regan used a horrifying analogy, comparing rape to those who were not fighting to overturn the 2020 election results, which Regan falsely asserts were impacted by fraud. … Continue reading The Importance of the Special Election in Michigan’s 74th House District
South East Market Spotlight
South East Market is a women-owned, local grocery store in the 49507 zip code of Grand Rapids. Their mission is “to increase access to healthy, affordable and culturally-accepted food for our community through a sustainable and equitable lens.” Their food is sourced from traditionally marginalized groups and they also seek to support environmentally sustainable businesses. … Continue reading South East Market Spotlight
Dream Job: Q&A With Girl Up Guest Speaker Whitney Burney
On Thursday, March 10th, guest speaker Whitney Burney attended the Girl Up Club here at City and gave some insight into the day to day life of a reporter. Whitney Burney joined the News 8 team in June of 2019. She was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan and, after graduating from City High … Continue reading Dream Job: Q&A With Girl Up Guest Speaker Whitney Burney
Ms. Marvel Trailer Revealed
To wrap up this week’s trailer reveals, Disney has released the first look at their new show Ms. Marvel! In all honesty, I was skeptical when I first heard that this project was coming out, but seeing the trailer has only confirmed that this next step in the MCU is going to be just as … Continue reading Ms. Marvel Trailer Revealed
Star Trek Presents Yet Another Spin Off
Last week Paramount+, the new home of Star Trek, unveiled the first teaser trailer for Strange New Worlds, the next entry in the company’s increasingly vast Star Trek cinematic universe. While I can get behind some of the fan interest in Strange New Worlds, Star Trek as a whole has been pretty good recently and … Continue reading Star Trek Presents Yet Another Spin Off
Scientists Demonstrate Life May Really Flash Before Your Eyes Before Death
A new study may prove the idea that life flashes before your eyes when facing death. As it sounds, this is a brilliant and exciting new scientific breakthrough. But it was an accident. Neurological logging of an 87-year-old patient with epilepsy was examined by a team of scientists. However, he died of a heart attack … Continue reading Scientists Demonstrate Life May Really Flash Before Your Eyes Before Death
What Are The Seven Sisters?
Before 1835, colleges did not admit women. As women were increasingly interested in pursuing higher education, feminist advocates opened co-educational colleges like Oberlin and exclusively women’s colleges. Wesleyan College was the first women’s college to open, and there were approximately 230 women’s colleges in the 1960s. Perhaps the most famous of these colleges would be … Continue reading What Are The Seven Sisters?
Women’s History Month Theme: “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope”
Every year, the National Women’s History Alliance, an organization focused on honoring women’s history, releases a theme for Women’s History Month. This year the theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope” which seeks to honor both the healthcare workers and caregivers throughout the pandemic and also those women who have provided healing in many ways … Continue reading Women’s History Month Theme: “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope”
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