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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As speakers rally the crowd on the corner of 19th Street and Stout Street, a marcher hoists a flag, reading “AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL,” a saying popularized by the Industrial Workers of the World to signify worker solidarity. The protest on May Day focused on labor unions, but also criticized the Trump administration for many grievances.

Denver May Day Rallies Evolve Into Anti-Trump Fury

Quinn Rudnick and Peter Philpott
May 5, 2025
Framed by two other people carrying a banner, a marcher shouts out call and response chants to the crowd as they walk through the streets downtown Denver. The protest in the capital drew thousands of people, including Creek students to join the cheers.

Creek Students Join Denverites to ‘Hands-Off’ Protest Trump Administration

Peter Philpott, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2025
Workers yell chants, donning signs that encourage customers to not shop at the store, in front of the Belleview Square King Soopers.

King Soopers Workers Strike for Better Working Conditions

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator
February 13, 2025
Senior and Creek SDA Co-President Kimaya Kini speaks to a press conference during Advocacy Day at the Colorado State Capitol. During her speech, Kini touched on the importance of protecting people from mass gun violence. “It's a basic common sense [measure] that we can take to stop someone from causing mass harm by shooting as many people as possible and as little time as possible,” she said.

“If We Don’t Take Action, It Won’t Get Better”: SDA Groups Champion Gun Safety at Capitol Advocacy Day

Quinn Rudnick, Editor-In-Chief
January 31, 2025
Sources of Strength is a club that focuses on providing new and healthy mental health solutions for students. They often use a version of this wheel to help students work with mental health.

Sources of Strength’s New Trusted Adult Campaign aims to Help Students Find Mental Health Solutions

IV Collier, Staff Writer
December 5, 2024
Rabbi Joe Black of Temple Emanuel responds to a question posed by moderator Fletcher Woolsey. The discussion, notably featuring no segment to involve the audience, aimed to promote security in the community, despite clashing opinions on the Israel-Hamas war. “People are gonna leave this discussion feeling comfortable, feeling happier, feeling that Creek is a diverse, very equitable place, and that's what's important,” senior JSC president Sam Allen said.

Religious Clubs Host Israel-Palestine Peace Discussion, Promote Diversity, Security

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator
November 20, 2024
Large red ribbons are tied around trees outside of the Campus Middle School Parking lot to welcome the start or Red Ribbon Week.

Youth Advisory Board’s Red Ribbon Week Aims to Spread Drug Abuse Awareness, Keep Students Safe

Quinn van Mourik-Rudnick, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2024
Nine out of ten inductees pose for a photo after the ceremony. The event honored Creek alumni and teachers who had achieved significant things in their field related to fine arts and science.

Ten Creek Alumni, Teachers Honored at Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Fine Arts, Science Achievement

Quinn van Mourik-Rudnick, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2024
According to Littleton High School sophomore River Lasswell, some students, many of whom disagree with the new phone policy, have disobeyed it by simply hiding their phones under their desks.

Littleton Public Schools New Phone Policy Met With Mixed Reactions

Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator
October 23, 2024
Neurodiversity counselors like Kacey Morgan helped introduce the renamed program alongside district administrators and Creek's Neurodiversity Coordinating Team.

Gifted and Talented Program Renames to Neurodiverse Student Seminar, Seeking Wider Student Acceptance

Keagan Hong, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
Senior Brooke Sax as Velma Kelly (right) performs during “Nowadays” in the Creek 2024 Spring Musical "Chicago." Sax has expressed interest in the new Honors Theater program, which could give drama students new opportunities outside of their school programs.

Honors Theater Opens New Doors in Drama

Havana Amanlou, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
Demand for more CCSD meal production was met with 7194 S. Revere Pkwy, a vast new warehouse compared to the old facility.

CCSD Food and Nutrition Services Expands Food Infrastructure

Angela Xu, Chief Artist
October 23, 2024
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