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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

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A view of Cherry Creek School District Educational Services, housing the superintendent's office, from Union Ave.
Human Resources Conflict Shakes CCSD
Peter Philpott and Oliver Scala | March 13, 2026

Superintendent Christopher Smith announced his sudden retirement on Jan. 28, ending his nearly five-year...

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With all of the high quality sports teams at Creek the limited spots of sports scholarships to college is a stressor for many students.
Athletic Scholarships: A Dream for Many, Reality for Few
Lauren Laskowski, Staff Writer | May 5, 2026

College is something that many students aren’t ready for. With college applications, SAT’s, and daily...

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Athletes in sports like cheerleading, gymnastics, and long jump feel body pressures because their sports require aesthetic or weight standards.
Body Image in Sports, Gym Culture Affects Self-Perception, Performance
Peter Philpott, Editor-in-Chief | 5:27 pm

Athletes have to maintain physical fitness to better their performance. According to coaches and athletes, the expectations of conditioning can lead to...

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Jette Breese at work in her home studio focusing on her passion with one of her sets on the side.
Nailed It: Jette Breese’s Nails
Aleena Gopalani, Assistant Features Editor | March 13, 2026

Around last year, sophomore Jette Breese realized how much she loved getting her nails done, but how...

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With Heaven on Top reached 130.32 million streams within the first week of its release.
Zach Bryan Brings a Classic but Refreshing Take With “With Heaven on Top”
Elise Dougherty, Assistant Opinions Editor

“The last ten years I’ve tried my best to share the human experience, ” Zach Bryan wrote on an...

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The cast of "Field of Dreams," the disgraced 'Black Sox scandal' players that finally get their second chance to play baseball.
Peanuts and Cracker Jack #19: Best of Baseball on Film
Peter Philpott, Editor-in-Chief | April 10, 2026

It’s easy to make the case that baseball is the most cinematic sport. Along with boxing, it’s one...

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