The Union St. Journal: Cherry Creek High School's official news source

Union St. Journal
The Union St. Journal: Cherry Creek High School's official news source

Union St. Journal
The Union St. Journal: Cherry Creek High School's official news source

Union St. Journal

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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 can't learn in an environment that you feel is not conducive to learning and that you don't 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
Members of Creek's 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 don't match the amount of respect they deserve.

Sexualized in Sports: Women Need Better Support

Ava Segale and Serenity Hurtado
January 12, 2024
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. "I'd 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
My grandmother and I would always knit together whenever she came over to visit, which was fairly often when I was younger. Now, though our visits are more sparse, we still make time to knit by each other's side.

Lo De Hacer Manualidades Es De Nosotros: How Knitting Brings Generations Together

Amanda Castillo-Lopez, News Editor
October 25, 2023
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts hosted Colorado's annual Bobby G awards on May 16. The awards seek to honor exeptional high school theater cast and crew. A member of ThunderRidge High School’s The Addams Family cast (left) hugs a friend on the red carpet. Members of The Addams Family cast came in costume to the red carpet in preparation to perform later in the evening on the Buell theater’s stage.

Creek Senior Amelia Mindlin-Leitner Wins Prominent Theater Award: See Moments From Bobby G Awards Ceremony Here

Quinn Rudnick, Managing & Sports Editor
May 22, 2023
Representative Bob Marshall (D-HD43) watches Representative Epps’ opening statement for HB-1230 on April 19. 1230 would have banned the sale and transfer of assault weapons in Colorado, but failed 6 - 7 on April 20.

The Breaking Point: Colorado Legislators Advocate For Gun Control Policy

Quinn Rudnick, Managing & Sports Editor
May 1, 2023
Members of Denver East High School Students Demand Action march down 16th Street Mall away from the Colorado Capitol on April 29. East students hosted the protest to advocate for gun legislation, joined by other Students Demand Action chapters and community members.

The Breaking Point: Shooting Threats Spark Anxiety in Many

Izzy Krauss, Web & Opinions Editor
May 1, 2023
NEW REGULATIONS: Denver mayoral candidate Mike Johnston speaks during a protest about gun violence on April 29. Johnston spoke about recent gun-control legislation signed into law by praising its historic standing. “I think they are historic successes that have been led by historic organizing efforts by moms and students who came out and demanded action,” Johnston said. “They delivered the most significant package reform in 10 years. That’s a huge accomplishment for the state.”

The Breaking Point: Some Turn Fear of Gun Violence Into Activism

Carly Philpott, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2023
NO MORE SILENCE: East SDA members hold signs and chant at Union Station as student protest leaders give speeches.

Metro-Area Students Demand Action Groups March Through Denver: See Moments Here

Carly Philpott and Peter Philpott
May 1, 2023
Junior Rose Chambers climbs a boulder problem at Rock’n and Jam’n, which closed Feb. 28. “So much of my life happened there,” Chambers said. “It’s really upsetting to have to let go of a place so important to me. It saw me grow up.”

Creek Climbers Mourn Loss of Indoor Rock Climbing Institution

Katya Roudakov, A&E Editor
April 11, 2023
The varsity girls' basketball team celebrates a win with former head coach Kent Dertinger (right), who retired early last week. The boys' basketball team head coach, Klint Evans, also retired at the same time as Dertinger.

Creek Girls’ and Boys’ Head Basketball Coaches Resign, Leaving Gaps in the Roster

Quinn Rudnick, Managing & Sports Editor
April 10, 2023
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