Cagel worked at Dekalb County High as a teacher and coach for five years and was promoted to assistant principal and athletic director.

Simone Savage, Staff Writer Governor Bill Lee signed a bill that requires schools to inform parents if their children ask to use a name or pronouns different from their school forms. Some say that the law puts transgender youth at risk of danger and rejection, while others say that parents have a right to know if their children ask to go by other names or pronouns at school. “ I think, for us, it’s just about being transparent,” said DuPont Hadley Middle School Princip

Recently, the Tennessee Senate passed a bill that requires schools to develop a procedure for determining the cause of a fire alarm.

Mario Porras, Staff Writer Vice President Kamala Harris officially began her campaign for President on July 21 after Joe Biden dropped out of the election. Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for this election. Since Harris’ campaign started, she has received numerous endorsements from political figures like Joe Biden, Barack, Michelle Obama, Bill, and Hillary Clinton. Three former presidents endorsing her will be a great tool for her campaign

Stewart ‘da baws’ Shirley, Staff Writer A hydrothermal explosion occurred at Biscuit Basin of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming on Tuesday, July 23. The boardwalk near the explosion was destroyed and, while visitors were present, no injuries were reported. The explosion, occurring around 10 AM., sent "grapefruit-sized rocks tens to hundreds of feet from the eruption", says Logan Ramsey of KSL.com . The explosion was not caused by volcanic activity. It was a hydro

Berkeley study finds toxic chemicals in menstrual products Elizabeth Jackson, Staff Writer A recent study from Berkeley has revealed toxic levels of metals such as arsenic and lead in every feminine hygiene product on the market. The most prominent amounts of metal have been found in tampons, which are used by approximately 50 percent of the menstruating population. This research is frighteningly one of the only that have been conducted on the subject. Jenni A. Shearst

Auberson is the first Putnam County student to receive this honor.

Lucy Wheeler, News and Features Editor Formerly known as the Pandas, the Parkview Rockets officially started their 2024-25 year in early August. The new school, located near Prescott South, has been under construction for over a year, and the plans for the building have been in the works for even longer. Although originally intended to be a K-8 school, Park View now houses 439 students in grades Pre K-4. “It is exciting to open a new school,” said Superintendent Co

Adrian Gray, Opinion/Satire/Humor Editor As Elon Musk has entered the public's eye more and more over the years, the collection of interesting decisions and questionable statements have made him a divisive figure. Mr. Musk purchased the website formerly known as Twitter last year, and has since used his power as owner to force users to see his polarizing opinions at the top of every X feed. Truly a man-child move, but one we have been forced to deal with, with TruthSoc

TJ Wiggins, staff writer As of May 1, 2024, a new law signed by Governor Bill Lee went into effect across the state of Tennessee targeting transgender youth. This law requires teachers and administrators to request parental consent to affirm a student’s gender identity. It was implemented on the basis that parents “have the right to know” if their child chooses to identify under an alternate name or pronouns that make them feel more comfortable. However, this risks student

Annie Heck, Staff Writer CHS school cafeteria is instituting a new environmentally friendly policy where previously disposable dishware will now be reusable glass. The dishes used will be vintage glass plates, cups, and bowls. Students are very excited about this change as it will make the cafeteria feel more classy while students are eating lunch. Instead of grabbing the prepackaged food from the cafeteria, students will now grab a glass tray and other dishes which the

Olivia Lykins, Layout Editor Generation X awoke from their slumber and are prepared for war. With the release of the song “Houdini” from Eminem’s latest album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),” Generation Z has put everything into their power to cancel the beloved rapper because of his brave and goated lyrics. Gen X, “having none of that snowflake business,” retaliated against Gen Z by arguing that Eminem is a national treasure and has always just been like that,

Maddax Smith, Staff Writer & Abel Vest, Staff Writer “Inside Out 2” has been a huge hit at the box office recently, accruing over 1.5 billion dollars since the movie’s release in June. In the last month, Disney has been teasing the release of another sequel to this series, but has decided to go another direction and get rid of the main emotion, “Joy,” for the rest of the franchise. Joy being cut from the script has led to the introduction of “ Freak .” Freak has a uni

Recently, there has been a rise in controversy surrounding famous rapper Eminem.

Abigail Fields, Staff Writer When we think of summer, we think about the beach, sports, and hot weather. This warm weather plays a big role in driving people inside towards the cool air. While cooling down, you can grab a nice book to read, a cold drink, and even some earbuds. Books can diminish the boredom and help create a calming atmosphere for readers. In this case, here are a few books to read in your free time. If you have siblings, you can probably understand the a

Lucy Moore, Managing Editor The 2024 reprise of the 1996 movie Twisters was released on July 19 in theaters nationwide. The movie was underwhelming but tolerable. I appreciate Daisy Edgar-Jones in any role, but my favorite part of the movie was seeing Glen Powell finally close his mouth. I thought the CGI was impressive although repetitive. In my opinion, the movie did not have much dimension. The characters were one-sided, with the villain, Scott, abandoned with no red

Leyna Lie, Staff Writer Looking for a cookie recipe that's easy to make and tastes just as good as a bakery cookie? This chocolate chip cookie recipe is sure to impress your friends and family. It has simple ingredients and easy to follow steps. In fact, most of the ingredients are things you most likely already have in your kitchen cabinets. If you’re a new baker, this is the recipe for you! The little-known secret to making a good cookie is browning your butter. It'

What school supplies are you? Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19) - You’re a marker! I feel like you have been holding back lately. Go outside the lines this month. Don’t let anyone constrict you. Let your presence be known and just be you. Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20) - You’re a ruler! You are going to be able to read your friends very well next month. Don’t be surprised by this new ability. Embrace it. Gemini (May 21 - Jun. 21) - You’re a highlighter! Next month you are going to be a

Freak Uglyab Hey, friends! Chargerette here. It’s been awhile, and we’re all under new management, including dear ole Chargerette. As my opening regards, I present a gift to you new freshmen, some advice to help you here at the distinguished CHS. FRESHMAN STUDENTS PLEASE READ Stay organized. Keep your folders together and invest in binder dividers. PLEASE. Do yourself and your teachers a favor. Take it from me. When you’re rushing to find an assignment you definitely do no

Music Folks and guest Music Gal share their favorite albums of the summer!

As the summer heat intensifies, the Cookeville Cavaliers football team is working harder than ever in preparation for the upcoming season.

Clare Moyer, Sports Editor The 2024 Summer Olympics were held from July 26 to Aug. 11 in the city of Paris, France. Being a highly anticipated event, the Olympics are a major international sporting competition, bringing together the best athletes worldwide every four years. The athletes are sent to represent their country in competition against other athletes in their category. USA ultimately finished with the most medals, winning 40 gold, 44 silver, and 42 bronze. One

The 1896 Athens Games, the first edition of the modern Olympics, hosted 240 athletes across nine sports.

The private jet contained $5.7 million, 602 bars (about 280 pounds) of gold, 5 pistols, and 126 rounds.