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The Round Table Review

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Former president Donald J. Trump, covered by Secret Service, rises with his fist after being grazed by a bullet from Thomas Matthew Crooks. A “USA” chant from the audience immediately followed afterward. (Photo via CNN)

A Nation on Edge: Assassination Attempts on Trump

Juan Miguel Beltran, Writer November 6, 2024

As the 2024 election approaches, the assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump have caused political conflict, leading to nationwide debates on security, partisanship, and the boundaries...

The 2010 released movie poster for the Tangled animation.

Rumored Tangled Live-Action Controversy

Athulya Pujala, Editor November 6, 2024

        Since its release in 2010, Tangled has continued to captivate fans of every age. So when news of a potential live-action Tangled was announced, fans across the globe went wild.       ...

This photo shows the landscape of Germany. The students visited this place during the trip. Photo Courtesy of Kristin Wells.

School Spring Trips Across the World

Braden Cannon, Writer May 24, 2024

John Champe High School teachers make annual trips to different countries over spring break with their students. This year, it was Jose Mina bringing his students to Costa Rica and Kristin Wells with her...

Effects of AI on Student Curriculum

Angad S Gill, Writer May 13, 2024

The SOLs are coming up and students and staff are all preparing for the state-wide exam. However, while the staff is preparing their before and after school tutoring, students may already be using AI to...

JoJo Siwa wore the costume and makeup on the red carpet from the “Karma” music video to promote her song. This picture was taken at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

JoJo Siwa’s Bold New Aesthetic

Sanjana Tanguturi, Section Editor May 10, 2024

      In the beginning of March, JoJo Siwa posted a warning on her TikTok account informing parents that her content would no longer be safe for children. The following weeks have consisted of a controversial...

The Effects of Senioritis on Seniors

The Effects of Senioritis on Seniors

Srikar Akunuri, Editor May 9, 2024

With the end of the 2023-2024 school year, the class of ‘24 seniors are ready to graduate and move onto college. However, they face an issue known as senioritis. Senioritis is a term that's used when...

 A picture of the Bomb Squad Cheer Team performing pyramids during competition.

Talented Cheerleaders at Champe

Sasha Vieri, Writer May 9, 2024

  Among the many talented athletes at Champe, three cheerleaders Amelia Schwarz, Natalie Jan, and Kayla Carter have advanced with their teams to Cheerleading Worlds.  The Bomb Squad team...

A high school student watching a drama series during instructional time. The student is clearly distracted and unable to focus with the device usage.

Finding Balance: Champe’s Approach to Smartphone Policies in the Classroom

Juan Miguel Beltran, Writer May 9, 2024

In today’s digital world, devices such as smartphones and headphones have become an everyday necessity for students, widely appearing even during classes.  These digital devices are complex and serve...

One Last Hoorah for Champe Seniors

Carson Munchel, Writer/Layout Design Editor May 8, 2024

At John Champe High School, seniors every year participate in senior assassin. Senior assassin is a game run by students that gives seniors the opportunity to do one last class activity.  It is a very...

A list of the college athletes that have graduated at Champe.

NCAA Pay to Play Rule Lifted

Bella DeVecchis, Writer May 7, 2024

          The NCAA lifted the rule that allows college athletes to be sponsored by companies for money. Champe has two student athletes receiving NIL deals, junior Mya Townes and senior Greg Spiller....

The sign in Learning Lab, indicating the opportunity of Peer Tutoring provided there.

Peer Tutoring: A Fading Resource

Athulya Pujala, Writer May 7, 2024

        Students in all classes struggle at one point or another, whether that be in math, science, or art. To help these students, Champe implemented Peer Tutoring.         Peer Tutoring is...

A graph depicting the recent increase in popularity of the Women’s Final over the Men’s Final based on viewership. The Women’s Final started to average more viewers than the Men’s Final in 2023, and continued that trend in 2024. This was as stars like Clark and Reese gained popularity.

Women’s Basketball Ratings Dunk on Men’s Yet Again

Aadi Sethuraman, Writer May 7, 2024

On April 7th, 2024, the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship averaged 18.87 million viewers for the South Carolina/Iowa final, according to Nielsen. The Men’s Championship averaged a lower 14.82 million...

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