Written by Michael Purcell · January 18, 2012  

   A group of Marauder volunteers will be travelling to Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Fl. to support and spend time with terminally ill children whose wishes are being granted by the Children’s Dream Fund.    Give Kids the World is a “village” just outside of Orlando,... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · October 24, 2011  

   So let me start by saying that this is my first column, and you’d be amazed at how difficult it is to decide on a topic.  With so many things to write about, deciding on just one is quite a chore.  But recently, in looking toward the future, I can’t help but be brought back to the... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · September 2, 2011  

   CCC welcomes two new faces to the English and Theology departments in the forms of Mr. James Margarella and Ms. Jennifer Ferreris.  While both teachers bring a new energy and outlook to the school and to their respective subjects, neither is new to teaching.    Mr. Margarella, the new... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · April 25, 2011  

   Beginning in May 2011, changes will be implemented in the scoring and format of AP exams nationwide.    For the first time since the institution of AP exams, notable changes in the scoring and format of the tests are being evaluated and made.  Most notable of the changes is the change... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · March 16, 2011  

   Thursday, March 17 marks the end of Spring Fling week and the first Powderpuff football game to be played at school in the past three years.    The Executive Council is behind organizing and sponsoring the event which, for the last few years, has been cancelled for lack of interest. ... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · February 21, 2011  

   Recent television movements have turned late-night T.V into an endless montage of pointlessly racy celebrity talk shows and excessively gruesome murder shows, often with some deranged twist.  NBC’s Parenthood, however, takes back the nighttime small screen for families to enjoy together.   ... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · January 21, 2011  

   In an age of rapidly growing technology, Facebook’s dominance and an endless supply of television channels seem to have redefined entertainment. Books no longer contain the same amount of gusto or capture the attention of quite as large of an audience anymore. However, Markus Zusak’s... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · December 2, 2010  

   Judges for the regional Science Olympiad competition, being hosted at CCC on Jan. 29, 2011, have been selected and include specialists from the US Geological Survey (USGS).    This is the third year that CCC will host the regional Science Olympiad competition and is expected to have... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · December 1, 2010  

   Year after year, students leave the bookstore low on cash and newly armed with an arsenal of literature classics and their handy Spark Notes.  From A Tale of Two Cities to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the question is being raised: are these so-called “classics” worth reading... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · November 4, 2010  

   The Central Voice, CCC’s student newspaper, received a Silver medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for their publication this past year.    Each year, CSPA critiques and awards student publications like newspapers, literary magazines and other forms of media... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · October 17, 2010  

   Imagine instability and destruction. Imagine injustice and persecution, suffering and pain, corrupt government and revolution. Picture lives torn apart, memories forever lit by the flash of a shotgun and the screams of friends, neighbors and families as they fall to the ground. Getting... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · October 17, 2010  

   “The best part about playing sports is the challenge.  With lacrosse especially, it’s so intense and you have to be so physically capable to play it.  Knowing that you’re working hard to play hard makes it worthwhile.”    New senior Taylor Mathias brings not only a new personality... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · October 4, 2010  

   October 4 marks the start of the annually anticipated Homecoming Week for 2010.     A week of friendly competition, class unity and school spirit, students look forward to Homecoming Week each year for the fun activities and dress out days.    This year, the dress out days include... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · September 22, 2010  

   Teachers are beginning to crack down on water bottles around campus as the “no food and drink in the classroom” rule is reinforced.    The rule is not new, having been in effect for the past three years.  The focus was brought back on the issue because it had been getting more lax.   ... (more...)

Written by Michael Purcell · August 27, 2010  

   Thursday, Aug. 26 marked Back-to-School Night, the one night a year in which parents walk the halls, going from class to class according to their child’s schedule and meeting all of their teachers.    The Ambassadors, advised by Director of Admissions Helen Lambert, host and help out... (more...)