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
Elise Dougherty

Elise Dougherty, Assistant Opinions Editor

Hi! I’m Elise and I’m a junior at Cherry creek. This year I am thrilled to be one of the assistant opinions editors. Outside of writing I love listening to music, reading, and playing lacrosse.

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Summer Ahead: Watch Out!

Summer Ahead: Watch Out!

Dhanya Rajendiran and Elise Dougherty
May 5, 2025
Editor-In-Chief Peter Philpott and Asst. Opinions Editor Elise Dougherty discuss the value of Physical Science classes.

Should Physical Science Be Every Freshman’s Science Class?

Peter Philpott and Elise Dougherty
April 8, 2025
Necessary healthcare in America is unfairly expensive, creating barriers to care for many citizens. When all companies want is your money, your actual health can be harmed.

Break a Bone, Break The Bank

Elise Dougherty, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025
Members of Senate, assembly performers, the cheer team and the poms team group together for a photo with the final donation check after the assembly, marking the end of Power Week.

See Moments From Senate’s $51,000 Power Week Fundraiser

Quinn Rudnick, Peter Philpott, and Elise Dougherty
February 19, 2025
Students reach out to pet Galaxy, one of the Children’s Hospital therapy dogs during a presentation to Creek’s Psychology Club. Galaxy was brought into the meeting with child life specialists Sarah Scott and Brianne Newman, who discussed their careers with the club.

Children’s Hospital Therapy Dog Visits Creek Psychology Club, Brings Education and Wagging Tails

Quinn Rudnick and Elise Dougherty
January 30, 2025
Club and high school sports can vary in difficulty, time commitment, and atmosphere, allowing for students to participate in their sports at different levels.

One Sport. Two teams: What is the Benefit of Playing a Club Sport?

Elise Dougherty, Staff Writer
January 7, 2025
PE teacher Sarah LaGrange's Body Works class hopes to add a separate option for Creek students, one that incorporated elements of barre, yoga, and pilates into a less-intense daily load.

Body Works Provides a Low Impact PE Option

Elise Dougherty, Staff Writer
December 12, 2024
Every October, teachers are required to take positive attendance.

One Letter, 8,800 Dollars: How October Count Affects School Funding

Elise Dougherty, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024
Three students aim to localize the success of the popular “Humans of New York” by bringing personal experiences to the public eye.

From the Streets of New York to High School Hallways: Creek Students Keep a Pulse on Our Student Body

Elise Dougherty, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024
Across social media, more and more parents have begun posting videos of their children. While these videos might be entertaining or funny, sometimes they're going way too far, and opening up children to concerning and creepy comments from strangers.

Family Content Creation Has Gone Too Far

Elise Dougherty, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024
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