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The Charge

The Student News Site of Patriot High School

The Charge

The Student News Site of Patriot High School

The Charge

Aniqa Ahmed

Aniqa Ahmed, Editor-in-Chief

Aniqa (she/her), pronounced un-ee-kuh, is a senior and editor-in-chief of The Charge. She has been writing for the school newspaper since she was a freshman and enjoys journalism because of the community and passion within all the staff. You can catch her drawing, playing with her cat, or taking a nap in her free time.
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PWCS changed the mask policy from mandatory to optional for students, active since Feb. 22. Photo of Enkhmend Erdenbulgan (23).

Opinion: To Mask or Not to Mask

Savannah Farrier
Mar 12, 2022

PWCS changed the mask policy from mandatory to optional for students, active...

People of Patriot: Strawberries, S.T.E.M., and Success

People of Patriot: Strawberries, S.T.E.M., and Success

Aniqa Ahmed
Jan 18, 2022

On a dull and chilly evening after a particularly draining day of virtual classes,...

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Constantly making the same mistakes and asking for forgiveness through gifts or apologies is a sign of toxicity. The purple tones symbolize an abuse of power and frustration.

The Problem with Romanticizing Toxic Relationships in the Media

Maha Laiq and Nora Mehadi
Jan 6, 2022

Constantly making the same mistakes and asking for forgiveness through gifts...

The above image depicts the timer of the E-hall pass going up.

Everything Wrong With the E-hall Pass

Dec 1, 2021

The above image depicts the timer of the E-hall pass going up.

The above image depicts the timer of the E-hall pass going up.

Everything Wrong With the E-hall Pass

Victoria Williams, Opinion Editor
Dec 1, 2021

A person's phone flashing red once their pass time is up.

Weekly Tunes

Weekly Tunes: Electro Pop with The Charge

Aniqa Ahmed
Nov 28, 2021

Weekly Tunes features a different category of songs on a weekly basis. Each...

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The “That Girl” trend. A look at why the seemingly harmless trend is actually affecting the minds of several social media users.

When Self-Improvement Becomes An Aesthetic: The ‘That Girl’ Trend

Aniqa Ahmed, Opinion & News Editor
Nov 10, 2021

She wakes up at 5 a.m. every morning. She showers every day. She never misses...

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Graphic by Maha Laiq

Does TikTok Promote Confidence, or Harm the Self-Image of its Users?

Aniqa Ahmed
Oct 5, 2021

Analyzing the psychological effects that TikTok trends have on users’ self-image...

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Stigmas & Stereotypes Remain Around Piercings

Stigmas & Stereotypes Remain Around Piercings

Aniqa Ahmed
May 28, 2021

Although piercings have become increasingly popular and trendy among the younger...

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The Eco Club Continues on During Distance Learning

The Eco Club Continues on During Distance Learning

Aniqa Ahmed
Oct 6, 2020

For several years now, the ECO Club has been a popular and admired club at Patriot....

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