The Student News Site of Columbia Heights High School

The Heights Herald
The Student News Site of Columbia Heights High School

The Heights Herald
The Student News Site of Columbia Heights High School

The Heights Herald
News
TikTok got banned in the U.S. for 12 hours and content creators and fans alike were in shambles. Will it get banned for good if the Chinese-based app refuses to follow Trump's orders?
TikTok users remain uncertain of app’s future as new sale deadline looms
Story by Harmony Crayton • April 21, 2025
Multiple Latin-American flags were raised on Lake Street in Minneapolis, including that of Mexico, along with several banners demonstrating people's discontent with the new immigration laws.
Minneapolis joins national movement seeking justice for immigrants
Story by Fernanda Mendez Chamba, El Heraldo Editor • March 27, 2025
U.S. defense officials have reported on potential conflicts between China and Taiwan, suggesting potential American interference.
Pentagon report warns of growing China-Russia ties
Story by Christian Peña • March 14, 2025
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Feature
The newly formed Black Student Union meets with adviser Ms. Moore in the cafeteria on Fridays during all three lunches. (Top row left to right: Ahmed Nuh, Merwan Jama, Matt Johnson, Nakiah Ellis, Papa Diop, Ja'Sirah Barber Bottom row: Afnan Hussein, Nimo Hassan, Beglad Kasongoma, Brooklyn Murdo)
CHHS welcomes new club to celebrate, explore Black culture
Story by Brooklyn Murdo • April 15, 2025
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Sports
Coaches John Rockwell, Matt Townsend, Howard Rogotzke and Pete Heryla are four CHHS alumni who have given so much back to Heights; the Herald wishes them the best!
Heights coaches retire, leaving a legacy behind
Story by Colton LaBeau • March 18, 2025
The Minnesota State High School League has issued a statement clearly safeguarding student-athletes whom wish to participate in the sport according to their gender identity, despite what President Trump has issued on a federal level stating otherwise.
MN defends transgender athletes in face of executive order
Story by Vaughn Granlund • March 13, 2025
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Podcasts
In the triumphant return of the teenVoice podcast, Columbia Heights High School seniors Khoi Le and Eric Larson discuss what it's taken to cultivate and maintain a strong romantic relationship with their respective partners.
teenVoice Episode 8: High School Relationships
February 14, 2025
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Taste
The five-piece KFC meal at Chi Maek in Coon Rapids is perfect for sharing as an appetizer or, if you're feeling selfish, enjoying on your own as a main course.
Kentucky fried chicken out, Korean fried chicken in!
Story by Khoi Le • March 20, 2025
The Columbia Heights-grown brand of Korean hot sauce is now available in the Columbia Heights High School cafeteria.
CHHS cafeteria adds new homegrown saucy offering for school lunch
Story by Vincent Stevens • March 11, 2025
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Opinion
Social media causes people to be more self-conscious about their body and how it's shown online.
Toxic standards on social media cause influx of body issues
Story by Kadence Hanson, Staff Writer • March 7, 2025
The internet has been overwhelmed by lolcows, a phenomenon where content creators become popular via online embarrassment and ridicule.
When 15 minutes of fame goes wrong: The troublesome trend of “lolcows”
Story by Amal Jama • March 6, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
A sketch depicting the protagonist of the 3rd film of the Sonic sequel in action.
Sequel featuring adored animated character disappoints
Story by Mohamed Jama • March 10, 2025
Nosferatu's distinctly harrowing figure remains in the 2024 update, though there is one surprising change—and it's not his hand.
Vampire film strikes discomfort and intrigue in audience
Story by Cas Wise, Editor-in-Chief • March 9, 2025
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Fashion
Shein is a large company based in Singapore that profits off Western consumerism and unethical labor practices. Newly placed tariffs may affect everyone from influencers to fast fashion addicts.
Mass consumption of fast fashion likely to be affected by Trump’s tariffs
Story by Amal Jama • April 22, 2025
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El Heraldo
Miles de personas se reunieron a lo largo de la calle Lake en Minneapolis para expresar su oposición a las políticas de inmigración de la administración de Trump.
Minneapolis se une al movimiento nacional por la justicia de los inmigrantes
Story by Fernanda Mendez • March 27, 2025
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