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
Lianka Pechova

Lianka Pechova, Staff Writer

Hi! I’m Lianka, a sophomore, and a new member of USJ. I joined mostly because Mr. Fine told me to but also to improve my writing. When I happen to not have too much homework, I enjoy writing, baking, and archery.

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Netflix’s “Along For The Ride” was Underwhelmingly Basic

Netflix’s “Along For The Ride” was Underwhelmingly Basic

Lydia Foster and Lianka Pechova
May 23, 2022
A student fills out this year’s Student Perception Survey, which is designed to help both students and teachers. “Unless you end up having the same teacher down the road, it doesn’t really have an effect on us [students], [but] the survey does give us the chance to express our feelings and concerns that we’ve had throughout the school year,” freshman Garrett Rymer said.

Student Perception Survey Changes

Lianka Pechova, News Writer
May 20, 2022
The debate qualifiers for original oratory accept their awards after the two day debate national qualifying tournament. “It was truly exhilarating and very surreal,” sophomore Akshita Bisoyi said.

Creek Students Qualify for Speech and Debate Nationals

Lianka Pechova, News Writer
April 27, 2022
Theater teacher Alex Burkart and senior Steele Billings won the twentieth annual Golden Heart Award for their work with ILC students. “I feel immensely grateful but also somewhat undeserving,” Billings said. “There are so many people who do so many great things for the special needs program, and the ILC is such a fantastic community of which I am so lucky to be a part.”

Teacher, Student Awarded For Helping Students With Special Needs

Lianka Pechova, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
As of Feb. 7, students are no longer required to wear masks. The mandate lift was welcomed by some while others were more apprehensive.

[Photo] Students’ Reaction to Mask Mandate Lift

Amanda Castillo-Lopez, News Editor
February 9, 2022
TEACHERS SUBBING: Ashley Jordan, who has taught AP World History (APWH) in the past, subs for Jodi Best’s APWH class on Feb. 28. With Best’s long-term absence due to illness, teachers such as Jordan have had to fill in. “We’re always figuring out how we can take care of each other and make sure our classes are covered,” history teacher Kathleen Allen said.

Creek Struggles to Find Subs

Emily Gleason and Lianka Pechova
March 2, 2022
Dr. Keogh, the Activities Director, wearing Colorado gear to raise awareness for the fundraiser and the cause.

Creek Raises Over $11,000 for Victims of the Boulder Wildfires

Amanda Castillo-Lopez and Lianka Pechova
January 12, 2022
In King Soopers is an aisle dedicated to candy, with shelves full of many different chocolate brands. However, many people don't know that lots of the chocolate was made from the unpaid labor of children in West Africa. “I think that if we called this the invisible crime, we wouldn’t be wrong,” sophomore Angel Gupta said.

The Bitter Truth About The Chocolate Industry

Lianka Pechova, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
Creek's first play of the year, Puffs, was written as a parody of Harry Potter with a main focus on Hufflepuffs. Creek's theater troupe, the Thespians, were able to assemble and perform the play on Nov. 4 to 6. "This has been one of my favorite productions I have done at Creek," junior Jo Ridgeway said.

Puffs: From Crew’s Perspective

Lydia Foster and Lianka Pechova
November 21, 2021
Getting enough sleep is often impossible for high school students, but it can sometimes feel like no one is paying attention to the issue.

The Pandemic Of High School Sleep Deprivation

Laila Seddiki and Lianka Pechova
September 21, 2021
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