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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

Cassidy Wise

Cassidy Wise, Lead Staff Writer

Cassidy Wise is a junior at CHHS and this is her second year on The Heights Herald — and her first year as Lead Staff Writer for the school newspaper. She spends most of her time outside of school working and playing video games. She has an energetic cat named Jinx with whom she enjoys having slap fights. No cats are harmed in said slap fights.

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The golden question above all else - are our students working less hard for the same grades?

Grade inflation: Myth or fact?

Story by Cassidy Wise, Lead Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Youth Outreach Officer Mohammed Farah of the Columbia Heights Police Department (CHPD) checks a student's backpack upon entrance at an after-school event at Columbia Heights High School (CHHS).

School safety measures change yet again

Story by Cassidy Wise, Lead Staff Writer
December 20, 2023
Brook Aberra (12) unlocks the digital world in Mr. Vann's classroom, one line of code at a time.

CHHS offers new Coding elective course

Story by Cassidy Wise, Lead Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
The CHHS Dance Team offers up a half-time performance at the girls' varsity basketball home game.

Dance team triumphs, concludes 2022-23 season

Story by Cassidy Wise, Lead Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Mysterious and fun Netflix show "Wednesday" has captivated fans immediately with its inaugural season. Illustration by Cat Pogreba.

Spin-off series brings fresh look at popular character

Story by Cassidy Wise, Lead Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Capone’s sells ingredients to transport the
customer to a miniature Italy in their own kitchen.

Deli brings Italy to Silver Lake Village

Story by Cassidy Wise, Lead Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
The use of someone's preferred pronouns can help them through a journey of self-expression and gender identity, but some still struggle due to a lack of education on the topic.

Use of pronouns promotes inclusivity in schools

Story by Cassidy Wise, Lead Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
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