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The RoundUp

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The RoundUp

Among the banned books, there are several shining gems to be found.

The best of the banned

Payton Dunn, Reporter October 9, 2025

Here are reviews for my personal top ten favorite frequently challenged/banned books. For each of these books I have included synopses, reasons that the book has been challenged/banned, and my personal...

Photo courtesy of Sephora.

Summer Fridays lip balms

Fatima Khan, Reporter October 9, 2025

When it comes to lip care there are countless balms promising hydration, shine, and softness. But every once in a while, a product genuinely stands out. Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is a contender that...

Photo courtesy of Academy Museum of Motion Picture.

Filming with a side of gelato:

Aanya Chand, Reporter October 8, 2025

A classic for a reason, Roman Holiday truly reveals why Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck were regarded as such amazing actors. A rebellious princess making her tours, Anne (Hepburn) gets fed up with her...

A well-loved "Dungeons and Dragons" boxed set.

From roll-playing to roleplaying

Michael Smalling, Reporter October 8, 2025

Dungeons and Dragons and other roleplaying games are often seen in our culture as a nerdy hobby that either is gatekept by the people who play it or is seen as valueless practically and nothing more than...

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TV shows that are worth every second of run time

Layan Kharouf, Reporter October 8, 2025

After a long, overwhelming week of school, there is no better feeling than getting your snacks, bundling up on the couch, and watching TV. Watching television can be our way of unwinding and having entertainment,...

Librarian Marion Brennan holding one of her favorite summer reads, "His Face is the Sun."

August/September: Recommended Reads with Ms. B

Grace Hu, Editor-in-chief September 28, 2025

Let's do your favorite book over the summer. What was that?  Oh, favorite book over the summer was definitely Quicksilver [by Callie Hart]. I didn't think I was gonna like it, because it was so long....

Custodian Arthur Cox (far left) advises students to finish anything they sign up for and get back up if they fail.

Custodian Cox’s Column: Life Advice Part Two

Grace Hu, Reporter May 27, 2025

Arthur Cox: Anything you do, you have to be happy doing it. Because if you're not happy doing it, you're not going to do it. Don't do it for the money. Do it because that's what you want. Money is always...

Senior Stacy Saucedo reflects on her journalism journey, a path driven by the mission to tell stories that resonate and reflect the world around her.

A Writer’s Retrospective

Stacy Saucedo, Reporter May 16, 2025

Over the past four years, my experience with the CHS RoundUp and Quill & Scroll has been transformative. What began as a small curiosity evolved into a defining part of my high school identity. It...

The Art of Loving

The Art of Loving

Kai Gabo and Grace Setera May 15, 2025

Love is a fickle thing, liquid and concrete all at the same time, seeping through the cracks to heal a broken heart. Yet, in modern times, many people search for the rush of love and its feeling in fleeting...

“Win or Lose”: A Heartfelt Take on the Beauty of Teamwork and Perspective

“Win or Lose”: A Heartfelt Take on the Beauty of Teamwork and Perspective

Stacy Saucedo, Reporter May 15, 2025

During my spring break, I found myself pondering over what to watch, luckily I remembered that I have been recently receiving short clips/snippets of an upcoming Pixar mini series called “Win or Lose”....

Custodian Arthur Cox thinks people never get too old to learn.

Custodian Cox’s Column: Life Advice

Grace Hu, Reporter May 15, 2025

What life advice do you have for students? When you try to put things in young folks, it's not going to be [what you think]. You can give them that wisdom, some of them will catch on to it, some of...

Kohiko Coffee House's '‘Houjicoco' is a Japanese green tea with maple syrup that features a nutty flavor profile.

Rosie’s Reviews, Stop One: Kohiko Coffee House

Rosie Hong, Reporter April 29, 2025

Studying is nothing new for Clements students. With our school’s rigorous classes and homework, students often get burnt out studying for long periods of time. As a senior, I’ve realized how important...

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