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
Christian Peña

Christian Peña, Sports Editor

Christian Peña is a Sophomore at Columbia Heights High School and the Sports Editor for the Heights Herald. His interests include law (he aspires to be an immigration lawyer) and following politics. While he’s at school, he likes to hang out with friends, and once he’s out of school, he likes to play video games and call people!

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The methods used to determine funding could mean major budget cuts to the Columbia Heights Public Schools (CHPS) district unless a bill is passed by the end of Minnesota's legislative session.

Potential changes in legislation threaten CHPS funding

Story by Christian Peña, Sports Editor
May 21, 2025
Han surgido dudas sobre el uso de IA por parte de Duolingo en el desarrollo de cursos y su efecto en la calidad del aprendizaje.

La aplicación de idiomas anuncia planes de integración de IA, lo que preocupa a muchos

Story by Christian Peña, Sports Editor
April 25, 2025
Han surgido dudas sobre el uso de IA por parte de Duolingo en el desarrollo de cursos y su efecto en la calidad del aprendizaje.

Duolingo announces AI integration plans, worrying many

Story by Christian Peña, Sports Editor
April 24, 2025
Mario, Luigi and Sonic are just a few of the iconic characters discussed in this episode of teenVoice featuring first-time hosts Christian and Mohamed.

teenVoice Episode 12: Video Games

Story by Christian Peña and Mohamed Jama
April 17, 2025
This is what most X users look like. (sigh) Twitter is gone...get over it people...

X users should not be allowed to have opinions

Story by Christian Peña and Mohamed Jama
April 1, 2025
En medio de los temores de las redadas de ICE y las políticas de inmigración cambiantes, los estudiantes, las familias y los educadores en Columbia Heights están trabajando para proteger sus derechos y mantener escuelas seguras e inclusivas para todos.

Temiendo a la deportación: Columbia Heights se enfrenta a la presencia de ICE

Story by Christian Peña, Sports Editor
March 17, 2025
Amid fears of ICE raids and changing immigration policies, students, families and educators in Columbia Heights are working to protect their rights and keep schools safe and inclusive for all.

Fearing deportation: Columbia Heights faces ICE presence

Story by Christian Peña, Sports Editor
March 17, 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, Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
In its 17th year, the Game Awards offers up a Weta Workshop-created trophy valued at $2,750 each.

Conversation bubbles as Game Award nominees and winners roll in

Story by Christian Peña, Sports Editor
January 14, 2025
Students in Mock Trial learn from law student Ms. Emily Miranda about the case they will be presenting in front of a judge for the first time.

New after-school activity inspires careers in law

Story by Christian Peña, Sports Editor
November 25, 2024
Al crecer vienen muchos recuerdos entrañables de diversos artilugios de la infancia, pero Christian Peña Vélez sostiene que los peligros que causan a la juventud a menudo pasan desapercibidos.

Los juguetes de la infancia y la tecnología traen nostalgia y polémica

Story by Christian Peña, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
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