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
Writers’ Picks: Celebrate the End of MP1
This week, we at The City Voice decided it was time to take a breather. There’s another quarter just around the corner, but for now it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy a more leisurely weekend. If you’re looking for a good book to curl up with, or a fantastic movie or show to … Continue reading Writers’ Picks: Celebrate the End of MP1
Will There Be a Halloween Dance?
Is this one of the questions on your mind? Me too! Well, now we know! There will be a Halloween dance on Friday, October 29, from 6-9 pm. All the information is in the City Highlights, but in case you’re wondering, here are the details: The Halloween Dance is for all grades (including CFE) and … Continue reading Will There Be a Halloween Dance?
The Princes of Daerlun
Hooves beat fiercely on a well worn sandy path, spraying a shower of dust backwards with every strike as the heat of the suns beats down harshly on the back of Ithaca’s neck. The desert suns were unforgiving, and the creatures even less so. Wiping the sweat off his forehead, Ithaca continued across the vast … Continue reading The Princes of Daerlun
Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick
After 20 very successful years of football together, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick parted ways. On March 17, 2020, Tom Brady announced that he would be ending his long, Super-Bowl filled career with the New England Patriots. He would then continue that career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team that has improved a great … Continue reading Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick
The Complex Nervous Systems of Lobsters
Introduction When scrolling through this week’s publication, this article might seem like the most random one of all. Why does a lobster’s nervous system even matter? Well, not only are lobsters some of the most fascinating creatures on this planet, but their surprisingly complex nervous systems, comparable to those of humans, are not only the … Continue reading The Complex Nervous Systems of Lobsters
What is the Personal Project?
As the new school year has begun, there’s a fresh class of incoming sophomores, myself included. In some schools, it’s another year of high school working towards a diploma, but at City, it’s a whole different story. Students in their sophomore year at City are finishing in their final year of the Middle Years Programme, … Continue reading What is the Personal Project?
They Both Die at the End Review
“They Both Die at the End” (book) is rated ages 14 and up by Amazon. They Both Die at the End is a YA novel focused on two teenage boys. Two strangers learn they have one day left to live. Fate brings them together, and it turns out they can both learn from each other. … Continue reading They Both Die at the End Review
Banned: The Great Gatsby
In Banned, we review books on the American Library Association’s list of frequently challenged young adult novels, banned books. The intended audience for all books is “young adult”, typically defined to include ages 12-18. We review them because challenging ideas are the heart of democracy and diversity, because even harmful perspectives should be discussed so that they … Continue reading Banned: The Great Gatsby
2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Photos are Stunning
Especially now, at the end of a marking period for City students, it’s easy to get caught up in the day to day. To quote XKCD, “we live trapped in loops, reliving a few days over and over.” That feels especially true when it comes to disasters, great staggering events that are so hard to … Continue reading 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Photos are Stunning
All These Worlds: The Most Exciting Reveals from NYCC 2021
From Dune, to Star Trek, to The Expanse, it’s a good year for sci-fi. Continue reading All These Worlds: The Most Exciting Reveals from NYCC 2021
Live DP Q&A
In this week’s live Q&A, panelists Mr. Antuma, Ms. Emperor, Mr. Tweedale, and Ms. Vecziedins joined host Kumar Varma to answer live viewer questions about the Diploma Program here at City. About the Author Related Posts DEVAN “KUMAR” VARMA Lead Anchor at The City Voice | MIPA Honorable Mention Award Winner I’m Kumar. Do I … Continue reading Live DP Q&A
All About Homecoming
While this year’s Homecoming themes are fun and playful, they sure are interesting choices. First, let’s talk about spirit week: This week’s themes were College Day, Twin Day, Barbie Day, Early 2000s Fashion Day, and, finally, House Shirt Day. Personally, I understand all but two: 2000s Fashion and Barbie Day. So seniors, can you explain? … Continue reading All About Homecoming
What are the Streaming Wars?
Did you know that Netflix started as a business mailing DVDs to people, not a streaming service? Or that Hulu means gourd in Mandarin Chinese? They’re both true! But what these facts have in common is that these companies are both streaming services! What are the streaming wars? With the number of streaming services around … Continue reading What are the Streaming Wars?
The Song of Achilles Review
The Song of Achilles is rated adult by Amazon. The Song of Achilles is a YA novel written by Madeline Miller. Achilles, demigod son of the Nymph Thetis and King Peleus of Phthia. Patroclus, banned from his kingdom, finds a safe haven in Phthia with Achilles. In the long and seemingly everlasting Hero Era of … Continue reading The Song of Achilles Review
The Future of Star Wars
The year was 1977, and a new sci-fi series was making its debut on the big screen. Star Wars: A New Hope was a resounding success when first released, and the Star Wars universe has grown consistently since then, creating a rich and detailed universe for fans to delve into. The success of the first … Continue reading The Future of Star Wars
The Fox’s Story
Wind blows through my white ruff, fluffing it up. I turn my nose up into the wind. It smells like autumn, decaying leaves, and dirt. The trees reach their spindly fingers up to the blue sky, and leaves dance through the air around me like fire. I am not far from my den, so I … Continue reading The Fox’s Story
City Voice Survey: Course Candidate
With all the excitement of spirit week and field day, it would be easy to forget that this week also marks important decisions for the class of 2022. Not only were we asked to choose our SL and HL classes, but we were faced with the unique choice between the Diploma Program and the Course … Continue reading City Voice Survey: Course Candidate
Final Dune Trailer Is All About the Thopters
Dune, director Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaption of Frank Herbert’s equally epic 1965 novel, will premiere in theaters two weeks from today, and I can’t wait. So I was beyond excited when Warner Bros. released the third, and apparently final, trailer for the movie that calls itself “the new Star Wars”. Unfortunately, as undeniably grand and … Continue reading Final Dune Trailer Is All About the Thopters
Calling All Artists!
Attention all artists of City: The City Voice is hosting an art competition that will occur monthly. The winner, runners-up, and honorable mentions will all get an article highlight in our 10,000 user publication. This week’s theme is nature: think sustainable, environmental, ‘save the planet’. It’s really up to your interpretation! You may use any medium, from paint … Continue reading Calling All Artists!
US Open Recap
Unlike last year’s US Open, the 2021 US Open allowed spectators to attend one of the biggest professional tennis tournaments in the world in person. This news was quite exciting for the tennis community, and it showed. The crowds were like no other, the contenders were more competitive than ever, and several teenage underdogs shone … Continue reading US Open Recap
Only Murders in the Building Review
Only Murders in the Building is rated TV-MA by the MPAA The new Hulu murder mystery Only Murders in the Building is a great example of Hollywood mixing generations to create a clever and hilarious TV show. The show follows three True Crime enthusiasts, Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), Charles Hayden Savage (Steve Martin), and Oliver … Continue reading Only Murders in the Building Review
The Flash Review
The Flash (show) is rated TV-PG by the MPAA The Flash is a great show for anyone who likes superheroes. The Flash’s name is Bartholomew Henry Allen, or people call him Barry. He got his powers from a lightning bolt and chemicals that he was knocked out by. He was in a coma for nine … Continue reading The Flash Review
Happy Banned Books Week
Happy banned books week! To celebrate this very important holiday, The City Voice is officially relaunching our banned books review column for the 2021-22 school year. Check back every other week for reviews of the American Library Association’s most frequently challenged young adult novels, and head to bannedbooksweek.org this week to check out all of … Continue reading Happy Banned Books Week
The Inheritance Games Review
The Inheritance Games (book) is rated ages 12 and up by Amazon. Avery Gambs comes from almost nothing. An average high school student, she hopes for little more than to get scholarships to find a major where she makes enough to get by. Everything changes when she receives billions of dollars in inheritance from a … Continue reading The Inheritance Games Review
MLB Award Predictions 2021
The last week of baseball is coming to an end and the awards are up in the air. These awards include the most exciting MVP race of the past decade and a very intriguing Rookie of the Year race in both the American League and National League. Here are my picks for the MLB awards. … Continue reading MLB Award Predictions 2021
The History of Dungeons and Dragons
In 1974 Gary Gygax published Dungeons & Dragons. Now in 2021, we sit here with the fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons. What happened in between? Let me tell you… In 1973 Gary Gygax and Don Kaye (Gary’s childhood friend) founded TSR Inc. to publish the fantasy RPG Dungeons and Dragons, a game that Gary … Continue reading The History of Dungeons and Dragons
Give Foundation a Chance
Foundation (show) is rated TV-14 by the MPAA. Reviewers need to cut Apple TV’s Foundation some slack. In the week since the show premiered, I’ve been surprised and disappointed to read a parade of disillusioned reviews of Apple’s new flagship series, all written by reviewers seemingly eager to pick holes in what is, by and … Continue reading Give Foundation a Chance
How the Gap Creates a Gap
Commonly coined as the ‘Gap Within the Gap’, economic status plays an important role in the success of students in districts across the country, state, and city. This issue is relevant within our own school district Grand Rapids Public Schools, and how our students are affected. Students who are at an economic disadvantage more often … Continue reading How the Gap Creates a Gap
You Left People Behind To Die: An Interview with Congressman Peter Meijer
This past week, I was lucky enough to sit down with Michigan Congressman and Grand Rapids native Peter Meijer, representative for Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District and a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, to discuss the hottest topic in the news this past month: the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The following interview has been … Continue reading You Left People Behind To Die: An Interview with Congressman Peter Meijer
iPhone 13 Signals A New Era For Consumer Technology
Last week Tuesday in a short company event spanning just over an hour, Cupertino, Calif. tech giant Apple Inc. announced the release of several new products. Due to coronavirus concerns, the company elected to deliver the entire event experience online — sans live audience — from its own native website Apple.com. In a characteristically clean … Continue reading iPhone 13 Signals A New Era For Consumer Technology
First Hawkeye Trailer Revealed
Hawkeye is coming. On November 24th, 2021, the new Hawkeye TV show will be released on Disney+. Based on the day that the first episode releases on, we can only assume that new episodes will be released on Wednesdays. Hawkeye, the MCU’s 4th live-action Disney TV-Show, and Marvel’s 5th Disney+ series, is said to have … Continue reading First Hawkeye Trailer Revealed
How Schoology Works
As the new GRPS platform Schoology is new to many of us, I wanted to inform everyone on the ins and outs of it. I had already been struggling with Schoology for weeks when I joined The City Voice, where I got the assignment of doing a deep dive on Schoology that led to some … Continue reading How Schoology Works
What Happened at the 2021 Met Gala?
This year’s coveted Met Gala happened on Monday, September 13th. The novel COVID-19 pandemic canceled the 2020 event, but due to vaccination rates and safety precautions, it became a much less risky event this year. The theme of this year’s event is “America: A Lexicon of Fashion”, which suggests American independence, celebrating American designers, and … Continue reading What Happened at the 2021 Met Gala?
MYP Live Q&A
In this week’s live Q&A, host Sparsh Aiyar interviewed panelists Mr. Antuma, Ms. McCumber, Mr. Tindall, and DP student Maya Oeverman about CAS, the Personal Project, and all things MYP. Watch to learn more about City’s unique curriculum for 7th-10th graders, and check back next week Thursday at 2:15 for part two: a DP focused … Continue reading MYP Live Q&A
Opinion: When Fashion Matters
Last fall, I had one dress on my mind: A knit, green, mid length garment hailing from the brand house of Sunny, and I wasn’t alone. Celebrities like Kendall Jenner wore the original, and the world went wild. With every turn I took across the whole of fashion Instagram, I was bound to stumble across … Continue reading Opinion: When Fashion Matters
Crossword
About the Author Related Posts AVI HUNTRESS Writer at The City Voice Loves writing, reading fanfic, and watching anime. AVI HUNTRESS #molongui-disabled-link May 14, 2020 A Look Back at Normal School Life AVI HUNTRESS #molongui-disabled-link May 21, 2020 The Inside Explanation of CHMS Part VII AVI HUNTRESS #molongui-disabled-link May 21, 2020 Do You Know These … Continue reading Crossword
Stand Your Ground
UFC Vegas 37 was an exceptional UFC card. The first three fights saw knockout finishes. After a back and forth match with Antonio Arroyo, Joaquin Buckley scored a knockout finish that earned him a $50,000 performance of the night bonus. After a rocky first round in which Nathan Maness was almost finished, he came back … Continue reading Stand Your Ground
Featured Interview: Graduation
In a special feature length video segment reporter Sparsh Aiyar interviews PTSA President Angela Schmidt and City High Middle senior Madeline Uren about the class of 2022’s petition to change the location of City’s graduation. About the Author Related Posts SPARSH AIYAR Editor at The City Voice | MIPA Honorable Mention Award Winner Hello, my … Continue reading Featured Interview: Graduation
Shang-Chi Review
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (film) is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. Starring Simu Liu, Fala Chen, and Awkwafina, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the most recent movie in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings came out … Continue reading Shang-Chi Review
Opinion: The Benefits of Summer Reading
There is no doubt that summer reading can increase kids’ reading skills, motivation, confidence, and enjoyment of books, so why don’t more kids like to read during the summer? It might surprise you that in a poll in Education Week 77% of students agree that summer reading is important, but 20% confessed to not reading … Continue reading Opinion: The Benefits of Summer Reading
Act II: Broadway Returns
“Opening up, letting the day in”, it’s official, Broadway’s back! As the world ‘moves on’ from the COVID-19 pandemic, normalities are returning, including the reopening of theatres across the country. Curtains closed and the final lights turned down on March 12, 2020 on the assumption that Broadway would return very soon. Of course weeks turned … Continue reading Act II: Broadway Returns
What Effect Does Capitalism Have on the Economy?
Capitalism is an economic and political system where private owners (or capitalists) can run the economy for profit, without the government interfering in the production of goods, services, and other products. Additionally, pricing gets set by the free market, Meaning prices are determined by unrestricted competition between privately owned businesses. Capitalism gives people the freedom … Continue reading What Effect Does Capitalism Have on the Economy?
Climate Change: How it Affects the Human Body
The weather and climate have obvious impacts on human health, but the change in climate is what can have a serious impact. The seriousness and type of health issues vary from person to person. Things such as the climbing of temperatures, increases in the extremeness and frequency of weather events, and rising sea levels are … Continue reading Climate Change: How it Affects the Human Body
Opinion: How Rising Medicine Costs Affect Us
In the last decade, prescription drug costs have increased exponentially. These costs are rising wildly, and many people are unable to comfortably afford these new prescription drug prices. Struggling families who cannot afford these excessive prices have to resort to either using less effective medicine or making significant sacrifices. The unfortunate fact is that these … Continue reading Opinion: How Rising Medicine Costs Affect Us
Schoology Review: Keep it Elementary
Updated 9.17.2021 at 11:18 AM with response from GRPS tech department. For prior coverage, see In Defense of Google Classroom. When I was in 10th grade, I decided to design a video game for my IB Personal Project. I downloaded the latest version of the software, launched the engine on my computer, and then I … Continue reading Schoology Review: Keep it Elementary
Meet the Writers
With a new year here at City High Middle School and at The City Voice, now seems to be the perfect time to introduce the amazing writing team that makes The City Voice what it is! Don’t forget, City Voice membership is open year round and joining is as easy as signing up at thecityvoice.org/contribute. Continue reading Meet the Writers
Loki and the Future of the MCU
Welcome back to the new school year! To kick off a new year, I thought I would look at one of my favorite releases of the summer: Loki by Marvel Studios. (Rated TV-14) Loki is the third show to be released in the MCU, and it definitely holds its own. Similar to WandaVision, Loki is … Continue reading Loki and the Future of the MCU
Is Marching Band a Sport?
For many people, the answer is a definite no, but who’s to decide what’s a sport and what’s not? What really makes a sport, a sport? As someone who is in a marching band, I can testify that, despite what most people think, marching band requires a lot of hard work and dedication, as well … Continue reading Is Marching Band a Sport?
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
UFC Vegas 36 was an exciting event for fans of high paced action. The main card saw 3 finishes out of four fights leading into the main event. Paddy Pimblett made an impressive UFC debut with a first round T.K.O. of Luigi Vendramini. Khalil Roundtree Jr. had an exceptional first round against Modestus Bukauskas that … Continue reading Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Crossword
About the Author Related Posts AVI HUNTRESS Writer at The City Voice Loves writing, reading fanfic, and watching anime. AVI HUNTRESS #molongui-disabled-link May 14, 2020 A Look Back at Normal School Life AVI HUNTRESS #molongui-disabled-link May 21, 2020 The Inside Explanation of CHMS Part VII AVI HUNTRESS #molongui-disabled-link May 21, 2020 Do You Know These … Continue reading Crossword
Opinion: Texas Abortion Law Threatens Other Rights
It will come as a surprise to few that on September 1, 2021, a new law went into effect in Texas that regulates access to abortion. All abortions after six weeks are now outlawed, without exception for rape or incest. Many laws like this one have emerged from conservative states, but have been unsuccessful, so … Continue reading Opinion: Texas Abortion Law Threatens Other Rights
Remixing Myth: Ragnarok’s Innovative Brilliance
Ragnarok (show) is rated TV-MA by Netflix It’s officially the fall edition season here at The City Voice, and that means it’s time to cue the summer reviews. Since Maya’s covering Disney+’s Loki this week, I think it’s the perfect opportunity to revisit Netflix’s less popular but no less interesting take on the eternally charming … Continue reading Remixing Myth: Ragnarok’s Innovative Brilliance
Summer in Review
With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, alongside so many other dark stories in the news each week, current events can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why the staff of The City Voice student newspaper have decided to kick off the new year by reviewing the best news stories of summer 2021. Read on to find out … Continue reading Summer in Review
Contribute to The City Voice
A new year, a new room! The award winning City Voice student newspaper can now be found on the second floor in room 213, meeting after school every Tuesday to discuss the breaking news of the day and craft our weekly publication. As an IB World Paper, The City Voice looks beyond the walls of … Continue reading Contribute to The City Voice
Six Word Sci-Fi
Every month, Wired magazine hosts a contest challenging readers to write a story that’s only six words long in response to a given prompt. A formidable challenge, but not one beyond The City Voice! These are our writers’ entries in response to the June prompt: “In six words, write a story about a casual encounter … Continue reading Six Word Sci-Fi
99 Red Flashcards Go By
“Ninety-nine red balloons Floating in the summer sky Panic bells, it’s red alert! There’s something here from somewhere else! The war machine springs to life Opens up one eager eye Focusing it on the sky When ninety-nine red balloons go by” Why am I quoting song lyrics at you, you ask? Dear reader, I do … Continue reading 99 Red Flashcards Go By
Getting Started in Scholastic Journalism Q&A
Last week The City Voice’s very own broadcast anchor Kumar Varma hosted a special live Q&A panel with student representatives from other Michigan Interscholastic Press Association school newspapers to discuss ways to get started in scholastic journalism. If you’re curious about The City Voice, want to find out more about what we do, or are … Continue reading Getting Started in Scholastic Journalism Q&A
MLB The Show 21 Review
A little over a month ago, history within the video game industry was made. For the first time since its initial release in 2006, MLB The Show was coming to Xbox. This made this game extremely exciting for many different groups of people, including myself, who have been waiting for a better baseball game to … Continue reading MLB The Show 21 Review
Music in Commercials
Our ears are incredible organs: body parts that take frequency waves and send them to your brain to process them into something that actually makes sense! Our ears and brains have an inseparable bond, and even more so with music! Certain songs and tunes remind us of things, or make us feel certain emotions, because … Continue reading Music in Commercials
Shadow and Bone Review
Shadow and Bone is rated TV-14 by the Motion Picture Association of America. On April 23rd Season One of Shadow and Bone was released on Netflix! Based on the Grishaverse books by Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone is the story of Alina Starkov: an orphaned mapmaker who learns she is the Sun Summoner, a magic … Continue reading Shadow and Bone Review
How Did We Do?
As the 2020-21 school year draws to a close, The City Voice is looking for feedback from you, our readers. How did we do this year? What should we do better next year? Let us know below so that we can make next year even better! Loading… About the Author Related Posts DECLAN Editor in … Continue reading How Did We Do?
Continental Drift: From Sloths to Icebergs
Have you ever been entertained by a dystopian film, but also grateful for not having to live through those terrible times? Well, it turns out that those magical worlds are slowly sauntering into our own, and we can no longer ponder and laugh hysterically at the idea that there will be a zombie apocalypse in … Continue reading Continental Drift: From Sloths to Icebergs
The 59 Second Minute
December 31st, 2016. The clock was at 23:59:58. Tick. The clock struck 23:59:59. Tick. Now, in a normal year, the time would change to 00:00:00, January 1st. But 2016 was no normal year: Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton had become a nationwide sensation, Harambe had been transformed into a meme, Pokemon Go had taken over everyone’s … Continue reading The 59 Second Minute
Sign Up For The 2021-22 City Voice
Excited for the 2021-22 school year? Contribute to the school community, earn CAS hours, and take part in investigating and reporting the news that shapes the world around us by getting involved in the award winning City Voice school newspaper! All grades and cohorts are welcome. Sign up to get involved next year today at https://thecityvoice.org/contribute! … Continue reading Sign Up For The 2021-22 City Voice
Epic Reps News May 2021
The City Epic Reps met for the first time this year on Tuesday to reflect on the difficulties and successes of the 2020-21 school year, and the anticipated hurdles and benefits of next year. Reps were asked to work in breakout rooms (Zoom), or small groups (in-person) and share feedback with administrators. Here are some … Continue reading Epic Reps News May 2021
Two Months Of Baseball!
We’re two months into the regular season of baseball and there’ve been some major surprises and some predictable outcomes. In this article I’ll go over both and give my predictions for awards and the postseason, plus some surprises and predictable outcomes. Surprises As of this writing there have been 6 no-hitters in the MLB this … Continue reading Two Months Of Baseball!
The Queen Rises Again
UFC Fight Night Vegas 27 was a relatively boring event. Of the six fights on the main card, five went to decision. The Heavyweight bout between Justin Tafa and Jared Vanderaa was relatively impressive, considering the lack of name recognition for either of the two fighters. Vanderaa was able to demonstrate some impressive striking while … Continue reading The Queen Rises Again
Fighting Spirit
UFC 262 started with a bang! The first fight on the main card featured the veteran contender Edson Barboza, against prospect Shane Burgos. Burgos entered the fight as a slight favorite, but after two hard rounds of fast-paced back and forth action, Barboza secured the victory with a powerful punch combination that landed flush on … Continue reading Fighting Spirit
Banned: The Call of the Wild
In Banned, we review books on the American Library Association’s list of frequently challenged young adult novels, banned books. The intended audience for all books is “young adult”, typically defined to include ages 12-18. We review them because challenging ideas are the heart of democracy and diversity, because even harmful perspectives should be discussed so that they … Continue reading Banned: The Call of the Wild
Gifted Review
Gifted (film is rated PG-13) by the Motion Picture Association of America. I believe that the success for this film had quite a lot to do with the casting. The plot and drama alone was sweet and thought provoking but the actors added a special dynamic that many production companies strive to achieve but never … Continue reading Gifted Review
Semiconductor Shortage Threatens Global Economy
In the current age of technology, everything and everyone seems to be hyperconnected. Internet phone calls allow for family and friends half a world away to hear each other with crystal clarity, and everything from cars to homes to lights have a little breath of automation in them. Indeed, it is as current Intel Corporation … Continue reading Semiconductor Shortage Threatens Global Economy
2021 Exam Schedule Released
This week The City Voice is excited to announce that City High Middle has officially shared this year’s exam schedule! Here it is: Thursday June 3 Hours 1, 3, 5 and 7 take place, with exams in 1st and 3rd hours. Friday June 4 Hours 2, 4, 6, and 8 take place, with an exam … Continue reading 2021 Exam Schedule Released
2021 Award Winning Articles
This week the results of the annual Michigan Interscholastic Press Association awards were announced and The City Voice took home six awards! Jonathan Hoffman earned an Honorable Mention in the Sports Columnist Category, Sparsh Aiyar an Honorable Mention in the Feature Columnist Category, Declan Bradley an Honorable Mention in the Human Interest category and 1st place … Continue reading 2021 Award Winning Articles
In Defense of Google Classroom
In a year marred by chaos, uncertainty, and the daily struggle of getting to class online, Google Classroom remained unwaveringly steadfast. My classes have used Google Classrooms since 7th grade, but this year especially classroom.google.com became my home base, the first site I visited once I’d gotten my laptop powered on in the predawn light. … Continue reading In Defense of Google Classroom
Special Edition: Entertainment For IBs, IAs, EEs, APs, and Everything Else
It’s that time of year again: everyone seems to have an abundance of homework, quizzes, tests, projects, IB assessments, AP assessments, and more, including us! So this week we decided to forgo a standard edition in favor of this collection of entertainment that you might find helpful whenever you need a break from studying. Devan … Continue reading Special Edition: Entertainment For IBs, IAs, EEs, APs, and Everything Else
What Will the Last Week of School Be Like?
Welcome to the first City Voice Advice Column! This is a place where you can ask questions about school, sports, time management, and homework. Although you will not get professional advice, you might get some good insight from fellow students, or teachers. If you have any questions that you would like answered, please, please, please, … Continue reading What Will the Last Week of School Be Like?
Time Management Tips!
The rigorous International Baccalaureate program at City makes time management essential for academic success. These are some of the best time management tips I’ve picked up over my years at City! DO: Use a planner! It can be digital or physical, as long as it works well for you. Planners help me remember assignments that … Continue reading Time Management Tips!
With Epic vs. Apple In Court, It’s Time to Revisit The Steve Jobs Movie
Steve Jobs (film) Is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America Catch up on the story thus far at thecityvoice.org/battleroyale I sat down this morning to write what I hoped would be a clear and lucid explanation of the arguments that Epic Games and Apple are presenting in their era-defining court case this … Continue reading With Epic vs. Apple In Court, It’s Time to Revisit The Steve Jobs Movie
Announcing Community Night 2021
Not Just Another Zoom Call May 14, 2021, 4:00-6:00 PM This week The City Voice is excited to announce City High Middle’s first ever virtual community night! The event will be hosted in Gather, a complete community simulator. Explore a student-designed recreation of the City High Middle campus, play games with friends, go on a … Continue reading Announcing Community Night 2021
The City Voice on Social Media
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Epic vs. Apple: The Story Thus Far
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Banned: Neverwhere
In Banned, we review books on the American Library Association’s list of frequently challenged young adult novels, banned books. The intended audience for all books is “young adult”, typically defined to include ages 12-18. We review them because challenging ideas are the heart of democracy and diversity, because even harmful perspectives should be discussed so … Continue reading Banned: Neverwhere
An End to the Forever War
The war in Afghanistan appears to be coming to an end, closing yet another chapter in the War on Terror. General Scott Miller, commander of the foreign forces in Afghanistan, confirmed on April 25th that the United States has officially begun its withdrawal from the country. Having been started in 2001 as a response to … Continue reading An End to the Forever War
You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
UFC 261 is an MMA event that will go down in history. Not only was it the first UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) event with fans in attendance since the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic, but it also broke several UFC records. Only two fights on the main card went outside of the first round, and … Continue reading You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
The 2020 Pandemic: A Timeline
Sources https://www.ajmc.com/view/a-timeline-of-covid19-developments-in-2020 https://www.who.int/news/item/27-04-2020-who-timeline—covid-19 About the Author Related Posts MICAIAH LANE Writer at The City Voice Hi! I am Micaiah and I am a Freshman here at City. This is My 3rd your at City and I am passionate about writing, singing, painting, and animals. Anything fluffy or furry is my best friend! MICAIAH LANE #molongui-disabled-link … Continue reading The 2020 Pandemic: A Timeline
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty On All Counts
2nd Degree Murder, 3rd Degree Murder, and 2nd Degree Manslauter. These were the charges for former Minnesota Police Officer Derek Chauvin. On April 20, 2021, Chauvin was found guilty by the jury on all three counts. There was a large crowd outside of the courthouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and when the verdict was read, cheers … Continue reading Derek Chauvin Found Guilty On All Counts
The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Review
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (show) is rated by TV-14 by IMDB Last Friday, the finale of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was released! This show has been following the story of Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes in a post Endgame world. We get to see the aftermath of what the MCU calls … Continue reading The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Review
Banned: The Hunger Games
In Banned, we review books on the American Library Association’s list of frequently challenged young adult novels, banned books. We review them because challenging ideas are the heart of democracy and diversity, because even harmful perspectives should be discussed so that they may be challenged with understanding, and because we believe that reading can make … Continue reading Banned: The Hunger Games
Understanding Banned Books
When I first began writing for The City Voice – more than two years ago now – the place where I first found a passion for writing and journalism was the book review column. I wrote The City Voice’s first book review, an admittedly disorganized collection of sci-fi and fantasy YA novels that had caught … Continue reading Understanding Banned Books
What is it Like to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
What is it like to get the COVID-19 Vaccine? I interviewed a family member of mine to find out more about the biggest US vaccination effort in recent memory. This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. Q: First question: Where did you go to get the vaccine? A: I went to a Walgreens … Continue reading What is it Like to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
What is Vocaloid?
If you’ve been keeping up with social media and Japanese pop culture in the past few years, you may have heard terms such as vocaloid and buzz about music artist Hatsune Miku. However, you may be wondering, what exactly is vocaloid? Originally invented in 2000, vocaloid is a singing voice synthesizer software that enables users … Continue reading What is Vocaloid?
Announcing the City Voice Advice Column
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Serpent and Dove Review
Serpent and Dove (book) is rated ages 14 and up by Amazon. Louise is a young witch on the run. Fleeing from her coven, she takes up residence in the city of Cesarine. Their witches are hunted, so Louise forgos magic and turns to surviving off whatever she can steal. Reid Diggory has been a … Continue reading Serpent and Dove Review
International Women’s Month, With Mrs. Jackson
What is your stance on Barbie as a role model? Even though Barbie is a bit disproportionate, there is no doubt that she is a universal figure in many, many homes. The company has capitalized on it, but with all the new body types, hair types, and jobs, I believe they reinvented themselves from the very … Continue reading International Women’s Month, With Mrs. Jackson
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Makes a Debut in Las Vegas: Is it Worth it?
On the 17th of December, 2016, the unthinkable happened. It was like a catapult to a futuristic world, a society 10 times more advanced than us that gave us all one less problem to worry about: traffic. And yes, I’m talking about Elon Musk’s Tweet about starting an underground tunneling company. Claiming he was bored, … Continue reading Elon Musk’s Boring Company Makes a Debut in Las Vegas: Is it Worth it?
Meet the New City Voice Editorial Board
Even with more than a month to go before the end of the school year, each year in mid-April The City Voice begins our new year as we welcome new members of the Editorial Board. Congratulations to Sparsh, Vishnu, Maya and Jonathan for their new positions on the board, and a huge thank you to … Continue reading Meet the New City Voice Editorial Board
Writers’ Picks for Spring Break Entertainment
With Spring Break at hand, now is the perfect time to pick up a good book or finally watch the latest season of that show you’ve been meaning to see. If you’re looking for recommendations, be sure to check out writers’ picks for the best entertainment to enjoy this Spring Break. Devan Varma The Falcon … Continue reading Writers’ Picks for Spring Break Entertainment
Calling All Seniors!
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed school for everyone, but I can only imagine that for seniors the experience has been all the more surreal. Nevertheless, whether you’ve been at City for years or only joined recently we want to celebrate your story with a special Senior Spotlight edition of The City Voice. Check out the … Continue reading Calling All Seniors!
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