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Next year, The Cougar Star hopes to continue posting to the website and restarting the print newspaper.

Opinion

Cougar Star Wrap-Up

Satvika Ramanathan

The first three shows to be opening again will be Hamilton, Wicked and the Lion King.

Feature

Broadway is choosing to reopen this fall

In March, Lisa Gray organized a rally with more than 300 people and over 30 organizations around Spirit Plaza in downtown Detroit to fight against Asian Hate Crimes.

Feature

Lisa Gray and her work towards AAPI Hate Crimes

Emily Hu and Alex Hannah

Feature

Tanishka Tewari

News

The first three shows to be opening again will be Hamilton, Wicked and the Lion King.

Broadway is choosing to reopen this fall

Alex Hannah • June 8, 2021

Clague won a total of 17 awards at states.

Clague Science Olympiad

Lakshya Jaiganesh • June 1, 2021

Clague Middle School won 31 awards from MIPA.

Tanishka Tewari • May 18, 2021

A group of students have come up with an idea to get people to participate in classes more, Crypto Cash.

Lakshya Jaiganesh and Ketki Patil • May 10, 2021

The hybrid return to learn for grades 4-12 has been postponed to May 3 due to the rapid and significant rise of COVID-19 cases.

Return to learn postponed again

Satvika Ramanathan • April 15, 2021

Feature

The first three shows to be opening again will be Hamilton, Wicked and the Lion King.

Broadway is choosing to reopen this fall

Alex Hannah • June 8, 2021

In March, Lisa Gray organized a rally with more than 300 people and over 30 organizations around Spirit Plaza in downtown Detroit to fight against Asian Hate Crimes.

Lisa Gray and her work towards AAPI Hate Crimes

Emily Hu and Alex Hannah • June 7, 2021

Tanishka Tewari • June 4, 2021

AJR is an American indie pop trio formed in 2005 and composed of three brothers; Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met.

AJR: Going to make you Way Less Sad

Ashley Han and Jashn Grewal • June 2, 2021

Julie Li and her passion for art

Emily Hu and Satvika Ramanathan • May 26, 2021

AJR is an American indie pop trio formed in 2005 and composed of three brothers; Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met.

AJR: Going to make you Way Less Sad

Ashley Han and Jashn Grewal • June 2, 2021

Books labeled as “Young Adult” do not have a similar set of content which goes against the literal definition of a “genre.”

Why YA is Not an Actual Genre

Jiajia Huang, Staff Writer • May 3, 2021

As you may know, April is National Poetry Month, so this month I’ve been reading many books that are written in verse. Here are my top three picks.

Best Poetry Books

Satvika Ramanathan • April 26, 2021

Opinion

Next year, The Cougar Star hopes to continue posting to the website and restarting the print newspaper.

Cougar Star Wrap-Up

Satvika Ramanathan • June 11, 2021

Icebergs were once glaciers, formed in the cold homes of the poles.

Icebergs melting affect more than just the penguins

Katelyn Grant • June 3, 2021

Despite how common introversion has become, our society is still geared towards extraverts — something that needs to change.

The Power of Introverts

Claire Wang • May 29, 2021

Trending Stories

When Nooni finds something historic at her grandparents' house, she has to find a way to uncover an ancient structure.

Book Review: The Magic of the Lost Temple by Sudha Murthy

Clague Middle School won 31 awards from MIPA.

MIPA Awards

AJR is an American indie pop trio formed in 2005 and composed of three brothers; Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met.

AJR: Going to make you Way Less Sad

You can’t lump an entire group of people into one category based on a stereotype.

Pink No Longer Peachy Keen

Clague won a total of 17 awards at states.

Clague Science Olympiad

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On June 2, The Cougar Star was named the Best Stud

On June 2, The Cougar Star was named the Best Student-Run Website in the State of Michigan by the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA). “I'm so incredibly proud of this rockstar middle school staff. Their dedication to scholastic journalism is on fire!” Cougar Star adviser Sara Badalamente said.

Picture courtesy of Sara Badalamente

Cougar of Clague: Rashi Anmulwad! Rashi Anmulwad

Cougar of Clague: Rashi Anmulwad!

Rashi Anmulwad is a 7th grader at Clague Middle School. She has many hobbies and interests including playing the violin, baking, reading, science and much more. “I like to play badminton and I like to play with domino blocks where I create structures and knock them down,” Anmulwad said. “I also like to collect seashells and currency from around the world.”

Reporting by Jashn Grewal, pictures courtesy of Rashi Anmulwad

Ann Arbor Travel Destinations: University of Michi

Ann Arbor Travel Destinations: University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

The Museum of Natural History located at 1105 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, was built back in 1928 with all four museums zoology, Herbarium, Anthropology and Paleontology having been housed. It was recently moved to the current location. Some of the exhibits there include Tree of Life, On the Trail of Mastodons, Quetzalcoatlus, prehistoric whales and much more. Due to the global pandemic, the museum has been temporarily closed. Check out their website for virtual exhibits.

Reporting and pictures by Emily Hu

Cougar of Clague: Lidong Yuan! Lidong Yuan is a M

Cougar of Clague: Lidong Yuan!

Lidong Yuan is a Mandarin teacher at Clague Middle School. She has been teaching for about two years and has two amazing children who also go to an Ann Arbor Public School. Though she really misses her students in classes, it’s still so rewarding to her to see several smiling faces on Zoom that are eager to learn and explore.

Reporting by Lakshya Jaiganesh, pictures courtesy of Lidong Yuan

May 15 is International Astronomy Day. Astronomy i

May 15 is International Astronomy Day. Astronomy is the study of the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California, Doug Berger, originally wanted the people in urban areas to be interested in astronomy, so he set up telescopes for people to be able to gaze up at the stars. As this day grew popular, it officially became International Astronomy Day in 1973. The idea of this day is to educate people about our wonderful universe and create awareness. On this day, many astronomy clubs, universities, museums and observatories set up telescopes for people to observe the skies.

Ann Arbor Travel Destinations: Hands on Museum

Ann Arbor Travel Destinations: Hands on Museum

Ann Arbor Hands on Museum, located at 220 E Ann St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, was founded in 1978. The team at the museum hopes to help more children and adults learn about science through exhibits, experimentation, exploration, and education There are many fun attractions including the Lyons Country Store where you can take a trip to the 1930s, a Bubble Capsule, an ambulance to look inside and much more. Currently, due to COVID-19, to go In-person, people will have to register online and reserve a private time at the museum. The Hands on Museum is a very fun place to go for children to learn the wonders of Science.

Reporting and pictures by Emily Hu

Every year, during the month of May, Asian/Pacific

Every year, during the month of May, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated.This is a month where people come together to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Americans. Asian/Pacific American Heritage month was actually originally Asian/Pacific American Heritage week until in 1990 George H.W. Bush officially signed a bill to change the week into a month. Ever since government-sponsored activities, community festivals and educational activities for students have been held in the duration of the month.

Ann Arbor Travel Destinations: Kerrytown Kerrytow

Ann Arbor Travel Destinations: Kerrytown

Kerrytown, in downtown Ann Arbor, is a part of the Old Fourth Ward historic district. Back in 1833, it was incorporated into the original village of Ann Arbor. Farmers Market is also located in Kerrytown. Due to COVID-19, it’s currently open on Saturdays from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Fresh fruits and vegetables are selled there. It’s a wonderful place to go to get a taste of Ann Arbor.

Reporting and pictures by Emily Hu

Cougars of Clague: Judith Malley! Judith Malley i

Cougars of Clague: Judith Malley!

Judith Malley is a 7th grade ELA teacher at Clague Middle School. She’s a huge nature lover and enjoys being outdoors. “I like biking, camping, kayaking, hiking and just being outside in general. When I have bigger chunks of time, I love reading, painting, wood-working, and playing games with my family,” Malley said.

Reporting by Tikhon Shapovalov, pictures courtesy of Judith Malley

Ann Arbor Travel Destinations: University of Michi

Ann Arbor Travel Destinations: University of Michigan Museum of Art

The University of Michigan Museum of Art is an amazing art museum located in Downtown Ann Arbor. It was founded in 1909 and stretches 94,000 square feet, making it one of the largest art museums in the United States of America. Some of the famous artworks there include, The Break-up of the Ice by Claude Monet, Sea and Rain by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, La Villa Madama by Jean-François Janinet and much more.

Reporting and pictures by Emily Hu

Cougars of Clague: Clarrie Wang Clarrie Wang is a

Cougars of Clague: Clarrie Wang

Clarrie Wang is an 8th grader at Clague Middle School, currently in Mrs.Vit’s homebase. Some of the things she loves to do includes, play tennis, writing stories, crocheting, and reading books.

Reporting by Ashley Han, picture courtesy of Clarrie Wang.

Ann Arbor Travel Destinations: Matthaei Botanical

Ann Arbor Travel Destinations: Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum.

The Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum is an astounding place. More than 270 different historic varieties of flowers bloom at the Nichols Arboretum in early spring. Not only is it a beautiful place to go on nature walks, take pictures, and view the pretty flowers, but it’s also a historical site in Ann Arbor. It has been managed by the University of Michigan since 1906. It's a wonderful place to go to spend a day with nature.

Reporting by Emily Hu

Cougars of Clague: Liana Zhou! Liana Zhou is an 8

Cougars of Clague: Liana Zhou!

Liana Zhou is an 8th grader at Clague Middle School. “I like reading and hanging out with friends,” Zhou said. “I like interesting socks too. I also like TikTok, Pinterest and clouds. And I really like interesting socks. I also like watching anime and k-dramas. Gossip Girl is my favorite TV show ever.”

Reporting by Claire Wang

National Arab Heritage Month: Architecture Edition

National Arab Heritage Month: Architecture Edition!

The characteristics of Arab Architecture are their geometric patterns, the pointed arches and the arabesque. Take for example one of the most famous Arab Architecture and one of the seven wonders of the world, The Taj Mahal, which has many different geometric shapes spread upon its surface. Their major form of architecture is Ottoman architecture, a very unique style that was popular during the Classical Period in many Arab countries including Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia.

Pictures courtesy of Hoda Metwally

African-American Cultural & Historical Museum of W

African-American Cultural & Historical Museum of Washtenaw County.
This historical site was built back in 1933, originally located on Washington Street. It was set for demolition but was then saved and transferred to Pontiac Trial. By no means was it moved to a random place, Pontiac Trial was actually the Underground Railroad Route in Ann Arbor. The African-American Cultural & Historical Museum being there has a huge symbolic significance towards the African-American community. Establishing this museum was to collect, preserve and share local community history to all.

Read the full story on thecougarstar.com. Link in

Read the full story on thecougarstar.com. Link in bio. Reporting by Satvika Ramanathan

Cougar of Clague: Aaron Weins! Aaron Weins is a S

Cougar of Clague: Aaron Weins!

Aaron Weins is a Social Studies teacher at Clague Middle School and loves to play guitar. “My hobby is probably playing guitar and I really enjoy fixing guitars. Another fun fact about me is that I really like to watch horror movies.”

Reporting by Hemanth Shivakumar.

April is National Arab Heritage Month! A popular

April is National Arab Heritage Month!
A popular dish in Arab countries is Mansaf. This is a dish made from goat yogurt oftentimes served with rice or bulgur. Another well-known dish is Fattoush. A salad made of vegetables mixed with fried pieces of khubz, a type of Arabic bread. Some other Arabic dishes include Manakeesh, Shawarma, Kofta and much more. In Ann Arbor, people can go to Jerusalem Garden to get a taste of Arabic culture.

Pictures courtesy of Hoda Metwally

As Covid cases in Washtenaw County have reached a

As Covid cases in Washtenaw County have reached a high of 246.3 per million, placing it at the highest risk category, a level E, Ann Arbor Public Schools has decided to change the plan of the return to Hybrid Learning to ensure the safety of the students and teachers. Students who are in Preschool, Y5, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd-grade who have started in-person classes will continue with the current Hybrid Learning Plan. As planned, 3rd-grade students who chose Hybrid Learning will return to school on April 12. 4th and 5th-grade students will return on April 19. Middle and high school students' return day has now been pushed back to April 26.

Cougars of Clague: Caroline Yeh! Caroline is curre

Cougars of Clague: Caroline Yeh! Caroline is currently a 7th grader at Clague Middle School and has many cool hobbies. “I play violin and field hockey and I also dance. I was on the Clague Field Hockey team last year and was on Rec & Ed from third grade until 6th grade. I think I’m kind, considerate, independent and odd.”

Reporting by Kate Kim

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