By Amanda Young, ‘11, News Section Editor. According to a recent New York Times article, the average American youth (ages eight to 18) spends more than seven and a half hours in front of a screen, an hour and a half texting, a half-hour on a cell phone, and another hour with some other form of electronics, for a total of eleven hours daily of use.

Prose, poetry, and letters to the editor of Streetvibes from Kate Taylor, Alexis Victor, Lindsay Dougan, Alexandra McInturf, and Ilana Habib.

Click to view photos by Ilana Habib, ‘11, of last week’s mini spirit week, which included “Country” Day, DEAR Day, and Blue and White Day.

By Rebecca Miller, ‘12, Contributor. Senior Alyssa Magarian and Lilly Fleischmann, ’11, both have been named finalists in the prestigious Overture Awards Competition. In the Scholastic Arts Regional Competition, juniors Ilana Habib and Amanda Young, whose collage is depicted, earned Gold Keys, while Jessup Smith,’10, and Jonas Luebbers,’12, earned Silver Keys.

By Amanda Young, ’11, News Section Editor. A world-renowned photographer’s racy lecture at CCDS on Friday, Dec. 4, and the administration’s decision to cut it short serve as a “teachable moment” for the school.

On Tuesday, Dec. 8, CCDS came together for the Fifth Annual Wrap-In. Students from all divisions worked together to wrap a total of over 800 presents, enjoying cookies and holiday songs afterward. The gifts go to needy families in the Cincinnati area.

Click to view photos by Ilana Habib, ‘11, of this year’s US Community Service Day, held on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Click to view photos by Ilana Habib, ‘11, from a recent Ultimate Frisbee match at school.

Click to view photos by Ilana Habib, ‘11, from this year’s Senior Halloween.

By Ilana Habib, ‘11, Photography Editor. In addition to her work on The Scroll, junior photographer Ilana Habib has begun offering senior portraits.