The Hunger Games countdown comes to an end

By Annie Wen Staff Writer Tonight, or to be more specific, tomorrow morning is the premiere of the highly anticipated Hunger Games film. The hallways of CHS have been buzzing for weeks about the release of the film and the day is finally here. The Hunger Games is set in an alternate universe after the destruction of North America in a nation known as Panem. Panem consists of a wealthy Capitol surrounded by 12 poorer districts. As punishment for a previous rebellion against the Capitol in which a 13th district was destroyed one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 from each district are selected by annual lottery to participate in…

Teen magazines aren’t so bad afterall

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer You are intrigued by the headlines on the covers of Seventeen, Teen Vogue and Cosmopolitan as you wait in line at the grocery store. Ads, photos and advice grace the pages and fill your adolescent mind with curiosity and wonder; you know you want to buy it for only $3.99 but don’t want your parents to question your taste or intelligence. But forget about racy photos and stick-thin models. The truth is these magazines are a form of entertainment, just like sports or car magazines are for guys. So of all media, why do teen magazines get such a bad rap? They are accused of creating an image of a…