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The Student News Site of Walnut Hills High School

The Chatterbox
The Student News Site of Walnut Hills High School

The Chatterbox
Faith Wallace

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer

Faith Wallace, class of 2024, spent four years with the Chatterbox. During her time with the Chatterbox, she has gained journalistic experience and improved her writing.

She enjoys reading, cooking, and re-watching shows like Adventure Time. She is interested in learning more about economics and wants to travel to Italy.

She plans to attend Depaul University in the fall of 2024.

All content by Faith Wallace
The cafeteria before construction.

[Photo] Rounding off the renovations

Edmund Gimbert, Section Editor of News and Features
October 17, 2024
The Telegraph reported that they believe countries like China, Russia, Iran were fueling disinformation about princess Kate going missing.

Many people are not excited about a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. There is pressure to produce a new candidate from both sides of the aisle.

“Barbie” got eight Oscar nominations in total. (Made by Faith Wallace on Canva)

The popularity Oscars

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
February 21, 2024
The focus on girlhood instead of womanhood within our culture is due to the idea that being a woman is too hard and how age is viewed in our culture. If we are all to take a step forward, we must acknowledge all women and girls. (Made by Faith Wallace on Canva)

The year of the girl in retrospect

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
January 31, 2024
Priscilla was based on Priscilla Presley’s book “Elvis and Me”.

Priscilla’s secluded world

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
January 3, 2024
As time goes on, Black people become primary characters instead of background characters. The more representation you get the more complex your representation can be. (Made by Faith Wallace on Canva)

Stereotypes in action: Black women move for recognition

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
November 29, 2023
“Carrie” was nominated for two Academy Awards.

Halloween movie watchlist

Ben Schneider, Faith Wallace, and Cal Moore
October 31, 2023
The second you grow up from your Disney star image is the second people start to treat you like a pop star. They were already discussing replacements for Miley Cyrus after her debut album, “Meet Miley Cyrus.”

A sample of Rodrigo

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
October 16, 2023
We expect people to be mean on the Internet but is it going too far?

The year of haters

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
October 9, 2023
"Honk for Jesus" was loosely based on the downfall of megachurch pastor Eddie Long.

“Honk for Jesus”

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
April 6, 2023
Sometimes shame isn’t the judgment of someone else, but the internal perception of ourselves.

Shame

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
March 10, 2023
The Chatterbox became active as a publication in 1922, 37 years after the founding of WHHS.

Changing with the times

Nazret Degaulle, Sarah Wilson, Isabella Huth, Lonzo Montgomery, Max Blessing, Faith Wallace, Bareen Abdulrahman, and Marwa Khzir
March 3, 2023
In various circumstances, the effects of students’ digital footprints have had negative consequences, even locally. In 2020, Xavier University rescinded their offer to an incoming student after accusations of the student using racial slurs on social media.

The permanent online persona

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
January 26, 2023
According to Pew Research, 44% of Americans have heard the phrase ‘cancel culture’. Cancel culture originally started as a personal decision–now it’s become a global phenomenon.

The fallen stars break

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
November 17, 2022
Cheating is prosecutable in 21 states and despite 84% of citizens agreeing that cheating is wrong according to YaleGlobal Online Archives, it still remains one of the major causes for divorce.

The perception of cheaters and the other women

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
November 14, 2022
Critic’s reviews are starting to fall off with public opinion. Now the conversation begins on whether critics are necessary.

Amandla Stenberg bodies the conversation on women’s boobs

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
September 16, 2022
Wanting to improve oneself is natural however comparison can be detrimental to mental health and self-confidence creating a glow down.

The ugly duckling:

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
May 17, 2022
Seeing clothes at reduced prices stimulates the dopamine side of the brain, fast fashion uses this with many brick and mortar stores and websites offering percentages off.

Kim Watling retires after teaching at WHHS for nine years. “I want my students to feel when they walk in, take a breath and relax,” Watling said. “See the colors get excited and be in an environment that makes them want to create, and feel safe and inspired.”

Retirees: Kim Watling

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
May 16, 2022
The student council meets every two weeks. Their last meeting will be in May to finalize eighth grade preparation. As some members prepare to go into freshman student council.

Looking back on the eighth grade student council

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
April 28, 2022
The wheel of fashion consumerism

The wheel of fashion consumerism

Kate Stiens and Faith Wallace
April 28, 2022
“I think it’s good we don’t have to do it. I think you still should.” - Katie Ragland, ‘27

How do you feel about the lifting of the mask mandate?

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
March 23, 2022
Become a leader

Become a leader

Faith Wallace and Owen Cummings
March 9, 2022
"BCC is my safe space and I feel like I am able to be my true self there," Tamia Palmer said.

Black Culture Club: Paving the path of Black representation

Faith Wallace and Dominic Hamon
February 28, 2022
Personality Quiz

Personality Quiz

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
January 27, 2022
Spider-Man the dangerous vigilante is up in the theaters again. This time it seems as though his devastating effect on the city has reached outside this world and into his own mind.

Peter Parker: Hero or Menace?

Faith Wallace and Ben Schneider
January 27, 2022
The 2026 class intently focused on their dodgeball players and cheering them on against the Effies.

[Photo] The roaring spirit of JH

Dominic Hamon, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
November 15, 2021
The Boogie Bash began as a success with seventh and eighth graders coming over to boogie no one was left costumeless.

A spooky tradition lives again

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
November 1, 2021
Honors is being redesigned as AA in order for greater equality and more opportunities. “Grades can be the determining factor of whether they can handle AA or regular, and then there's no teaming that has to be restricted like whether they take it in the morning or the afternoon,” Jayma Hazelbaker said.

Out with the old, in with the new: Honors to AA

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
October 21, 2021
As first semester midterms come to an end here are several competitions that Effie’s and E-Flats can engage in for a confidence and resume booster.

A booster in extra credit: a guide to artwork competitions for middle schoolers

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
October 8, 2021
The seventh grade volleyball team wins their third match.

The opening serve: Effies rule the court

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
September 26, 2021
Image of the CPS logo

Teaching teams collaborate in blended learning

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
May 25, 2021
Baseball coach Jack Kuzniczci is retiring after 36 years of coaching and over 500 wins.

Retirees: Coach Jack Kuzniczci

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
May 20, 2021
According to the National Federation of State High School Association, “Middle school children who have phones, especially girls, are more prone to emotional and behavioral issues later in adolescence. Most experts recommend that children in this age group not have access to social media because of increased chance in cyberbullying.” The pandemic has caused waves in girl’s mental health and academic pressure as they navigate through WHHS.

Exemplary students: how middle school affects girls

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
April 20, 2021
Clincy’s business name came from her love of bees, and the first thing she baked. Cosmopollen means a single community coming together.

Simcha Clincy: the pursuit of pastries

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
February 24, 2021
Volunteering is looked at as one of the most impactful actions a person could do, it creates a powerful impact on the community. It also connects people to many real world issues, opportunities, and people.

Middle schoolers making an impact in their community

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
February 10, 2021
Middle School often gets a terrible reputation as a bridge between childhood and teenagers. During this time obstacles such as puberty, school, and social pressure emerge. Movies such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Akeelah and the Bee, and Eighth Grade exemplify the pre-teen struggle.

The moving picture of adolescents on screen

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
February 9, 2021
Middle schoolers face unique challenges in online learning

Middle schoolers face unique challenges in online learning

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
January 22, 2021
Kylee Ehrhardt and Sofia Sfoufe, ‘26, go hiking at Adventure Crew. The two friends met this year despite the barriers of online classes.

The walk to companionship

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
January 4, 2021
Many students aren’t participating in school activities instead choosing to do things such as hanging out with friends. However engaging in school activities can create a better learning environment and induce school spirit.

Flat participation: why it’s important to engage in Walnut’s events

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
November 11, 2020
Volunteers set up last year’s boogie bash in the WHHS Gymnasium. The Boogie Bash has been a way for seventh and eighth graders to get creative and celebrate Halloween with their fellow classmates. This year, due to COVID-19, the Boogie Bash has been moved online.

Come do the Monster Mash at the virtual Boogie Bash

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
October 28, 2020
Recent debuts in the world of online streaming include Disney+ and Apple TV, each premiering their own original content. As more services are released, some wonder if this is a sustainable model for the future of television.

The streaming war

Faith Wallace, Style and Culture Writer
January 25, 2020
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