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7th grader Cam Moore is back with his QOTM -- question of the month. This time, with the best rivalries in sports.

7th grader Cameron Moore is back for the 2024-2025 school year with CMS Sportscast -- this time, recapping the busy summer in sports.

David Hayman ends his three-year career as part of the Daily Rubbish with one final send off.

6th grader Cam Moore previews the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

7th grader Maeve O'Connell presents us with the Travel Guide of the Totally Serious Tourist

Andrew Zhong (7th) explains the unholiest of yaps and how to deal with yappers.

David Hayman (8th) is back for his second-to-last article (he promised) for the Daily Rubbish.

8th grader Thea Kupersmith provides a hilarious reflection of middle school.

8th grader Brandon Tupchong is back with Part 2 of his in-depth analysis on the degradation and fall of Europe.

The DAILY RUBBISH welcomes new writer, Siva Kathirvel and his satirical take on atomic relationships.

6th grader Oren Lavon is nostalgic for a time with no nostalgia.

6th grader Cam Moore recounts the magic of the 23-24 softball team, going 18-0 in their two seasons here at CMS. 

Cam Moore ends his year-long Question of the Month series with what we'll all be tuning into this summer: the Phillies.

8th grader David Hayman overcompensates for years of procrastination.

Resident 6th grade philosopher Xian Magnaye explores the questions we ask ourselves and how we live.

David Hayman is back with a satirical look at MLA format and advertisements.

6th grader Shawn Goretsky breaks down a classic game: Chess.

7th grader Piano Kaewchaiyo explores the trendy hair coloring process and whether or not it's safe.

Maeve O'Connell teaches us about the emus who won the war.

David Hayman is back with a not-the-last-one-I-promise edition of The Daily Rubbish.

7th grader Drew Katronick pens an ode to books.

Ava Gayl, Benji Colcher, Cam Moore, and Veronica Lendacky (6th grade) examine the unforgettable trip to Iowa in the 6th grade's production Music Man Jr.

Piano Kaewchaiyo (7th) writes a short story focusing on a girl who learns the value of perseverance.

Sportscast dude and gamer Cam Moore previews the new Nintendo console coming, well, in a while.

6th grader Xian Magnaye -- resident lover of mixed-metaphors -- explores the idiom we've all heard: life is a game. If so, what kind of game is it?

8th grader Sophia Joseph brings a satirical take at PSSAs and Brainstorming.

Cam Moore (6th grade) is back with another edition of the CMS Sportscast. This month's question is important: why have sports referees been hot garbage recently?

Maeve O'Connell -- resident water bottle expert -- explores the trendy Owala water bottle.

6th grader Veronica Lendacky writes a poem about an element of growing up -- self-doubt.

7th grader Drew Katronick starts chapter 1 of a novella-to-be, with Chapter 1 of "Sage" introducing us to the characters and the expositional conflict. 

Cam Moore says see ya to the "Arizona Coyotes" as we know them and reports on other April storylines.

6th grader Cam Moore gives his insight into the big players and takeaways for the 2024 NFL draft.

Siva Kathirvel takes a look at the potential TikTok ban and what the fear is over the app.

Sophia Joseph is back with another insightful poem, this time personifying a feeling most adolescents share.

Hayden Downer (8th grade) breaks down another Philly sports collapse -- this time the trainwreck that was the Philadelphia Flyers March 2024.

Thea Kupersmith is back with more satirical wit. This time with breaking news...  Sun gets pimple, refuses to show face. Mental health professionals
called immediately.

David Hayman is back with his satirical column on students' commutes to school.

Thea Kupersmith is back with another edition of The Artichoke -- this time with a write-up on the new tactic teachers are using: embarrassment.

The Daily Rubbish is back for the freshest satirical take and interviews surrounding the earthquake that CMS felt on 4-5-2024.

8th grader Olivia Nero digs deep for a poem about loss and the emotions surrounding it.

David Hayman is back with his satirical column -- The Daily Rubbish. This time, with a take on global news: the re-election of Putin.

7th grader Anna Peirce interviews students on the benefits of band v. orchestra. The winner is...

It's March . . . and you know what that means: MADNESS. NCAA Basketball style. Cam Moore breaks down the 2024 Men's and Women's Tourneys. 

In this poem about winning and losing, 8th grader Sophia Joseph makes us feel all the feels. 

8th grader David Hayman finds the funny in the mundane in his latest addition to the Daily Rubbish, CMS SCOOP's premiere satirical column.

Ava Gayl (6th) answers the age-old debate of which domesticated animal is better: Cats or dogs? The results will shock you.

6th grader Shawn Goretsky explores the very weird and wild Pink Godzilla...

7th grader Maya Swan argues that it is time to free the t-rex for all our benefits.

6th grader Krish Shah dives into the benefits of music and the enrichment that it 

Maeve O'Connell welcomes our newest "students" to CMS this spring: the geese.

6th grader Cam Moore explores the new MLS kits of 2024. 

8th grader Sophia Joseph explores the stressors of school in this creative free-verse poem.

6th graders Shawn Goretsky and Aranya Bava explore the history and popularity of volleyball.

6th grader Benji Colcher satirically explores the benefits and challenges of AI.

Eliana Friedman and Adiam Araya explore the most commonly used emoji. You'll *laugh* when you see it...

How dangerous is court storming? 6th grader Cam Moore explores the dangers of the often-seem response to big college basketball upsets.

7th grader Piano Kaewchaiyo explores some of the silly holidays you come across.

Almost everyone who watches college athletics knows conference realignment is an absolute dumpster fire. Many say it is ruining the sport. But, how did all of this, as well as the dissolution of the PAC-12 occur? 6th grader Cameron Moore dives in.

7th graders Maya Swan and Maeve O'Connell investigate the possible fall (?!) of the Stanley cup.

What's in a name? 7th grader Maeve O'Connell explores the-thing-about-names.

6th grader Krish Shah dives into the differences between the two most popular hockey-related sports: field and ice.

Jayson Kelly is back with another edition of "Jay's Jokes," where he finds the best memes and puns on the 'net. 

7th grader Oliver Nasatir explains a long history of excellence and how it has evolved over time.

8th grader Sophia Joseph explores the place we go everyday and it's multifaceted purposes.

6th grader Cameron Moore is back with his Question of the Month (QOTM) -- this time about Wilt Chamberlin's 100 point game in 1962, inspired, in part by Joel Embiid's recent historic 70-point performance in January 2024.

8th grader David Hayman is back with another article for the Daily Rubbish, this time giving a satirical take on the recent Boeing issues.

8th grader Sophia Joseph gifts us this poem about sanity.

6th grader Cameron Moore recaps what has been a chaotic and crazy 2024 in sports...to say the least.

7th grader Maeve O'Connell investigates the viral cup: Stanley. Where did it come from? Why is it so popular?

How do the Philadelphia Eagles rebound entering the playoffs? 6th grader Cameron Moore tries to find the answer even Nick Srianni can't find.

Europe’s stability, both politically and economically, has begun to crumble, and the world is only witnessing the beginning of a newer, darker age in Europe. 8th grader Brandon Tupchong takes a long-form deep dive into what's going on and why it's happening.

7th grader Maeve O'Connell explores the weird laws of the USA that are on the books but are unenforced. Hey -- did you know it's illegal for a chicken to cross the road in Georgia?

6th grader Ari Goretsky explores this Marvel villain battle between 2 of the most controversial spider man villains: Doc Ock vs Green Goblin. 

6th grader Akilan Suresh explores the benefits of pen pals, inspired by the book "I Will Always Write Back"

8th grader Thea Kupersmith is on a non-stop record-breaking year for her satircal column (seriously, we should just rename the Scoop to the Artichoke), this time taking swings at her satirical rivals, the Daily Rubbish.

6th grader Cameron Moore explores the $700M saga that is Shohei Ohtani!

8th grader Hayden Downer explores whether or not the Flyers' recent success means they're poised for a good season or if they're just on a little streak.

6th grader Oren Lavon explores the world's most controversial questions (ok, not really) -- is cereal a soup? Is water wet? Is the hotdog a sandwich or taco? Oren not only explores the questions, but gives us the answers we all need.

8th grader Christian Colclough makes the case for a photography club here at CMS.

Daily Rubbish Editor-in-Chief, David Hayman, apologizes for the lackluster reporting for the Rubbish staff this year.

8th grader Hayden Downer explores the 215 rivalry in college basketball with the Big 5 (or City 6).

6th grader Cameron Moore is back with his CMS Sportscast QOTM (Question of the Month). This time? It's about Kai Wagner and the Phila Union. DOOP!

The Rubbish is BACK. 6th grader Benjamin Colcher examines the recent malfunction of a local falafel factory.

8th grader Thea Kupersmith is back with another spirited rendition of The Artichoke -- this time reporting on the scientific impossibility of folding a fitted sheet.

A number 1 pencil?!?! 8th grader Thea Kupersmith is back with another shocking news story for her satirical column: The Artichoke.

6th graders Oren Lavon and Shawn Goretsky take a deep dive into the history of HW and answer the age-old question Is HW Really Necessary?

7th grader Piano Kaewchaiyo explores the CMS Band and makes a compelling case for joining!

Bayla Rosen (6th) and Erin Reed (6th) investigate whether or not kids would benefit from screen-time restrictions.

David Hayman (8th) is back with some a satirical take on the music program and its $1 backing from the school district.

7th grader Anna Peirce interviews Mrs. Derewitz and gushes about the community she creates in Orchestra.

8th grader Christian Colclough investigates the 76ers current situation, including the recent separation from superstar James Harden.

7th grader Maeve O'Connell investigates her favorite goats. Which one is her favorite? The results will shock you.

8th grader Thea Kupersmith is back with another satirical take. As a follow-up to her new activities article, Thea discusses the incredible success of a brand new course . . . for teachers.

7th grader Anna Peirce profiles Ms. Hackendahl, the new 7th grade Blue Team ELA teacher.

8th grader David Hayman is back with his latest satirical article for the Daily Rubbish. This time, the United Nations has found a plan to unite the world over something we all dislike...the answer will shock you.

6th graders Cameron Moore starts his CMS SPORTSCAST Question of the Month. For November, the focus is the Phillies and what's next given their disappointing exit from the NLCS this year.

8th grader Thea Kupersmith is back with a satircal take on some perfect activities for today's middle school students.

8th grader Kaili Stauffer bids farewell to a guidance counselor with many, many years of experience.

6th graders Annabel O'Neill and Maeve O'Connell bid farewell to a CMS institution: Mrs. Culp.

8th grader Blake Ambler is back for his final installment of Philly Sports.

8th grader Thea Markus bids farewell to one of her favorite teachers, Mrs. Cox, who's retiring after 18 years here at CMS.

8th grader Davin Haley welcomes Nick Nurse to Philly as he prepares to coach the Philadelphia 76ers.

8th grader Davin Haley bids farewell to legendary teacher, Mr. Engle as he prepares to retire.

Maeve O'Connell (6th grade) chronicles why our bags are only half full. Or half empty, depending on how you look at it.

8th grader Amelia Johnson reflects on her experience at CMS and "the point" of middle school.

Ayana Willoughby is back with her satirical article series: this time, she reports on a doctor who cures a tongue disease through perscribing an usual sweet treat.

7th grade David Hayman is back with another fire edition of The Daily Rubbish.

7th grader David Hayman is back with another satirical take. This time, on his competition: The Artichoke. 

8th grader Amelia Johnson makes the case for having ASL be a fourth language to teach here at CMS.

Emma Eisenberg -- 6th grader -- pens a satirical apology from the students to computers.

6th grader Abby Bellezza investigates a chicken chain that may be better than Chick-Fil-A: Raising Cane's.

8th grader Davin Haley breaks down the upcoming 2023 NBA finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat.

Babies on planes? Buzzfeed taking over the Daily Rubbish? Wrongful egg imprisonment? 8th grader Ayana Willoughby is churning out satire faster than we can keep up. Read below for all the latest installments.

6th grader Maeve O'Connell's creative personification satire explores a complaint from an unusual device. 

Emma Eisenberg (6th grade) investigates the age-old question of cats and dogs in the never-ending war of pet preference.

8th grader Davin Haley explores the NBA's 2023 MVP race and all that has gone into making this year's race one of the spiciest in years.

7th grader Hayden Downer reminisces on the PW Boys Basketball season and notes the long road of success CSD Basketball has ahead of us.

8th grader Leo Nasatir's op-ed responds to the growing antisemitism in the U.S. based on a recent report.

8th grader Ayana Willoughby's satirical column, THE ARTICHOKE, is becoming a SCOOP staple.

Ayana Willoughby is back with her satirical edition of The Artichoke -- this time, she investigates birds: real or fake?

6th graders Maya Swan and Annabel O'Neill are back to reprise their roles as humorous columnists.

8th grader Thea Markus investigates what Bumblebee Bats are.

Alyssa VanBuren investigates how procrastination affects students and the she says the best way to fix it is . . . never mind, she'll tell us later.

7th grader David Hayman realizes he may no longer be needed to write his satire column, The Daily Rubbish, since AI seems to write satire pretty, pretty well.

8th grader Amelia Johnson profiles the principals' secretaries here at CMS.

7th grader Thea Kupersmith takes a deep dive into Odyssey of the Mind -- a club that competes in creative ways. 

7th grader Brandon Tupchong investigates the ins and outs, pros and cons of the language model ChatGPT by OpenAI.

6th grade Oliver Nasatir explores the serious crisis that is the rising sea levels.

8th grader Ayana Willoughby is back with her satirical news.

6th grader Zoe McCaffrey explores the life of a pencil through poetry.

6th graders Annabel O’Neill and Maya Swan try their luck at a Dear-Abby style response column.

7th grader Thea Kupersmith investigates the alarming moment when a chicken -- wait for it -- crossed the road.

8th grader Blake Ambler dishes the news on Philly sports.

8th grader Ayana Willoughby gives us CMS' version of The Onion -- this story featuring your ubiquitous "Florida Man"

6th grader Jordan Paul interviews Mr. Wysocki, our new-to-CMS ELA teacher in 6th grade. 

Emma Eisenberg, 6th grader, interviews journalist and retired Temple professor Edward Trayes.

7th grader David Hayman writes a satirical piece about the topical issue of spy balloons.

7th grader Hayden Downer explores the unmatched career of Tom Brady, legendary quarterback.

6th grader Annabel O'Neill investiages two Ukranian football players who chose to serve in the Ukranian army. 

8th grader Blake Ambler gives an update on Philly sports, including the recent championship loss by the PWMS ice hockey team.

8th grader Maddie Pomager dishes out the satirical gossip—the behind-the-scenes at Mary Poppins, Jr. (running March 2-5)

6th grader Maeve O'Connell tells a story of vengeance of the most unusual kind—the uprising of the discarded pencils here at CMS. 

7th grader Jayson Kelly shares his favorite jokes and memes.

8th grader Amelia Johnson explores Donut Day and the history tied into Fat Tuesday and Lent...

6th grader Abby Bellezza explores the superiority of the pickle.

8th grader Maddox Starr takes a deep dive into the origins of Valentine's Day.

7th grader Vincenzo Doyle explores Virtual Reality and why it's NOT the future of gaming.

6th grader Hannah Dolan is back with another episode of Optimistic Granny.

6th grader Annabel O'Neill explores food debates from the point of view of food writer Brock Lee.

6th grader Zoe McCaffrey examines Cookie Run: Kingdom

7th grader Ana Schultz writes a fictional piece that explores an interstellar discovery.

8th grader Blake Ambler interviews Chiefs fans and Eagles fans and makes a prediction for Super Bowl 57.

8th grader Blake Ambler reviews what's happening with Philly Sports in early February 2023.

Thea Markus (8th grade) argues that Leg Day is, well, the best day.

6th grader Tommy Doyle breaks down the first person puzzle-action-horror game, Bendy and the Ink Machine.

6th grader Maya Swan gives us this playful review of a fictional restaurant in Bananaland, Montana.

Blake Ambler gives a February update to Philly sports as the Eagles look ahead to Super Bowl LVII.

7th grader David Hayman back with the satirical Daily Rubbish -- this time offering us an alternate mode of transportation.

7th grader Brandon Tupchong takes a deep dive into the ideas around Democracy and when a country is (or isn't) democractic.

8th grader Amelia Johnson explores the tradition of Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog and what it means for us as we wonder if there's snow coming or an early spring...

6th graders Maeve O'Connell and Emma Eisenberg explore the plants that are fake (and real) and where you can find them.

7th grader Hayden Downer settles the debate about who is the real MVP for the 2022 NFL season.

7th graders David Hayman and Jayson Kelly explore the growing trend of Almond milk and other non-dairy alternatives, putting cows out of work.

8th grader Blake Ambler looks at the Phillies off-season, the Eagles playoff chances, and the Sixers and Flyers finding their groove.

The debate of whether students should  have homework or not has been going around for many years. 6th grader Ivy Piersol looks at the pros and cons of this controversial topic.

8th graders Lexie Woods and Ayana Willoughby profile YouTube commentator Drew Gooden.

8th grader Amelia Johnson sits down with new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Spivey to welcome her to CMS.

8th grader Zoe Walinsky explores the benefits (and detriments) to reading Classic Literature.

8th grader Maddox Starr explores and reports on the December 1914 Truce during WWI.

7th grader Brandon Tupchong investigates the struggle for equality for Persian women.

8th grader Thea Markus writes an ode to one of her favorite foods.

8th grader Amelia Johnson reports on the undefeated 8th grade girls field hockey team.

8th grader Blake Ambler is back with a roundup of Philly Sports.

6th grader Emma Eisenberg tells us the real color of the sun.

6th graders Ivy Piersol and Jordan Paul investigate the pros and cons of a longer winter break.

6th grader Maeve O'Connell interviews Mrs. Carpenter, our library-media specialist, who is approaching her 6th year as CMS' librarian!

8th grader Blake Ambler is back with a roundup of Philly Sports

6th grader Ayana Mehta breaks down the pros and cons of being an older vs. younger sibling.

8th graders Amelia Johnson and Zoe Walinsky interview Mrs. Spivy for what Activity Period is as we get back to "normal."

6th grader Tommy Doyle reviews the video game Kirby and the Forgotten Land

6th grader Oliver Nasatir looks deeply into the history of innovation and innovative inventions.

6th grader Aaratrika Sarkar explains why you should study a language, which languages to study, and how to study a new language.

6th grader Claire Stephens explores how 6th graders at CMS are becoming some of the best manufacturers in the country.

6th grader Maeve O'Connell dives into what Global Warming is, why it's happening, and why we should care.

8th grader Alyssa VanBuren profiles new 8th grade ELA teacher (and PW graduate), Ms. Renner.

8th grader Maddie Pomager profiles CMS' new Latin teacher, Mrs. Marengo.

8th grader Amelia Johnson explores the under-utilized elements of the building and some suggestions for how we can use our school more effectively.

6th grader Hannah Dolan writes a short story about an optimistic Granny and two naughty kids who sabotage her retirement home. 

6th grader Abby Bellezza interviews a zookeeper at Elmwood Park Zoo and the Wildcat Sanctuary Director about the idea of helping animals through a zoo or an animal rescue.

7th grader Vincenzo Doyle profiles a game from 2007 that is still relevant today.

8th grader Amelia Johnson interviews Mrs. McClenton for a student-view of one of our new assistant principals. 

6th grader Emma Eisenberg takes a look at the benefits of breakfast!

7th grader Olive Aydemir gives a rundown of what Student Council is and what some teachers and students think.

In this satirical piece, 7th grader Thea Kuppersmith reports on who really dismisses students: the school bell or the teacher?

6th grader Zoe McCaffrey has a riddle in the form of a poem for us:

8th grader Blake Ambler breaks down what's going on with Philly sports.

6th grader Molly Carder explores the new game Splatoon 3 by Nintendo.

8th grader Thea Markus knows that students are often tired when November 1st falls on a weekday. If students had the day after Halloween off, wouldn't it be better for everyone? 

8th grader Blake Ambler breaks down what's going on with Philly sports.

Davin Haley takes a look at the latest television series from the Marvel Comics Universe. 

SCOOP meets for the first time this year on 10/6.

Summer is most kids' favorite time of the year because there is no school. Except for summer reading. Find out more.

"A million thoughts rushed through my head at once. I could feel my heart vibrating underneath my hospital gown as my skin started to crawl. I had to get out of here. Now." Find out what happens next! 

A tribute to Asian-American and Pacific-Islander Heritage Month in verse by CMS sixth grader Brandon Tupchong

Find out why seventh grader Maddox Starr believes that quotes are "Legal Plagiarism" and learn his thoughts on the human condition based on a quote of questionable origin. 

Some people think of cursive lettering as troublesome, while others believe it is easy. Then there are the people that do not even remember or know how to write in cursive at all.

How do you measure the worth of a human being? Looking back at Mr. Fahler's career and what he's given to students.