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Two students of Campus Middle School and one of West Middle School, the two primary feeder schools for Creek, created controversy when racist videos they had posted involved discipline and reactionary involvement from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). “We want kids to be able to learn and you cant learn in an environment that you feel is not conducive to learning and that you dont feel safe in,” NAACP Denver Branch President Sondra Young said.

Racist Videos From CCSD Middle Schools Spark NAACP Involvement, Responsive Education

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor & Assistant News Editor
January 22, 2024
Baseball coach Marc Johnson, who has been coaching at Creek since 1973, announced his retirement in October, marking the end of a 50 year career. Over the course of his time at Creek, Johnson has led the team to a number of victories and state records, and has also worked to foster the teams positive relationship with the community.

50 Years in the Making: Legendary Baseball Coach Marc Johnson Announces Retirement

Quinn Rudnick, Junior Editor-in-Chief & Sports Editor
January 17, 2024
Members of Creeks cheer hold up the opening banner during the homecoming football game on Oct. 6. During games, many members of the cheer and poms team face discriminatory comments that dont match the amount of respect they deserve.

Sexualized in Sports: Women Need Better Support

Ava Segale and Serenity Hurtado
January 12, 2024
English teacher Erika DeShay Lowenkron incorporates queer texts in the new course CP Introduction to Queer Literature, including classical works such as Orlando by Virginia Woolf as well as contemporary LGBTQ+ writings. “The goal is to try to give a little bit of history of queer authors and queerness in literature,” DeShay Lowenkron said.

CP Introduction to Queer Literature Highlights LGBTQ+ History and Experiences

Izzy Krauss, Opinions Editor
January 11, 2024
Advisory students collect trash behind Fine Arts. Hundreds of students have participated in organized campus cleanups. “Kids need to do their part, adults need to do their part,” campus administrator Brynn Thomas said.

Creek Struggles to Tackle Trash Crisis

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor & Assistant News Editor
January 11, 2024
Eaglecrest senior forward Sammy Brennan (#26) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during a game against Chatfield on September 16. Creek lost 4-2

Creek Welcomes first Ever Girls’ Hockey Team

Quinn Rudnick, Junior Editor-in-Chief & Sports Editor
October 27, 2023
As students walk through the hall, they are bombarded with slurs, leading to harmful mindsets. While this happens many teachers hide in their classrooms protecting themselves rather than the students.

Our Solution To Hallway Slurs: Admin Intervention

Jude Gorden, Features Editor
October 27, 2023
Some Jewish students feel the need to disguise their religious identities due to rising antisemitism. This is a societal problem. Can we completely eradicate hate? Campus Middle School Principal Lisa Staal said. Id like to think so. But in order to do that, we need allies and advocates.

“That’s What My Grandparents Did”: Jewish Students Force to Adapt to Antisemitism in Schools and Beyond

Alex Gribb, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2023
In a recent surge of antisemitism nationally, many have pointed towards social media and pop culture as a source of hate. “Many far-right people have gone on [X] and started just blasting all their beliefs, Sophomore Scott Weiner said.

Pop Culture Invites Surge of Antisemitism

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor
October 27, 2023
An assortment of name tags are scattered on a table, highlighting Yifan Xu, Chief Artist Angela Xus given name. Students with unique names feel that peers dont put enough effort into pronouncing them correctly.

Put Some Respect on My Name: Students With Unique Names Want Better Pronunciation

Jonathan Lee and Angela Xu
October 5, 2023
Senior Nick Rui signs copies of his new book, Counting Like Sloths, to give to family friends. The book, completely designed, written, and published by Rui, came out on Aug. 8, 2023. He went in-depth into basic structures of math, along with their historical and anthropological roots.

Senior Nick Rui Loves Math so Much, He Wrote an Entire Book About It

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor
September 19, 2023
A representative of Meow Wolf, a psychedelic walk-through art experience that opened a location in Denver in September 2021, smiles at the crowd during the parade. The Denver Pride parade was on Sunday, June 25 after a weekend of other celebrations, including a 5K and small marketplace, in downtown Denver.

Thousands Celebrate During Denver Pride: See Moments Here

Quinn Rudnick, Junior Editor-in-Chief
June 27, 2023
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