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"

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.