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The Purple Tide
The student news site of Chantilly High School (Chantilly, VA)

The Purple Tide
The student news site of Chantilly High School (Chantilly, VA)

The Purple Tide
Katelyn Chu

Katelyn Chu, Editor-in-Chief

Katelyn Chu is a senior and an editor-in-chief of The Purple Tide. Outside of school, she explores her passion for writing as a board member at the Chantilly Writing Center, and as a member of the Red Cross Greater Capital communications team. She also enjoys watching comedies, reading memoirs and hanging out with her family.

All content by Katelyn Chu
AP classes have long been an institution in many schools. In the 2023-2024 year, the College Board will pilot AP Precalculus and AP African-American History.

AP African American History slated to be piloted, AP Precalculus dropped at CHS

Katelyn Chu, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023
Senior Ishika Maisha utilizes ChatGPT to write a story for a story game.

ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence: New technology sparks curiosity, concern

Katelyn Chu, Brianna Edwards, and Gaby Gutierrez
March 31, 2023
Poole has served as CHS principal since 2017.

Principal leaves legacy of academic success, support

Katelyn Chu, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2023
More than just education: teachers find balance, passions outside of the classroom

More than just education: teachers find balance, passions outside of the classroom

Katelyn Chu, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2022
The school has experienced several changes over the last five decades, including to its layout.

Classroom chronicles: CHS reflects on 50 years of operation, transformation

Cassie Clark-Barnes, Katelyn Chu, and Mahika Sharma
October 27, 2022
Senior and Editor-in-Chief Katelyn Chu stands up safe after hitting a double against Westfields.

Personal column: student athletes face psychological pitfalls

Katelyn Chu, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2022
Review: creative fast food hacks take social media by storm

Review: creative fast food hacks take social media by storm

Mahika Sharma and Katelyn Chu
May 20, 2022
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[Photo] 3 summer drinks to keep cool in the heat

Anjali Ashok, Arts & Style Editor
May 27, 2022
Podcasts, docuseries and books alike comprise the vast true crime genre. However, it's worth taking into account the adverse mental and emotional effects this content can take.

[Photo] True crime takes criminal toll on psychological health

Mahika Sharma, Online Editor
April 5, 2022
Opinions editor and junior Katelyn Chu packs her epinephrine injectors (Epipens) in her backpack, after lunch. Those with severe food allergies must carry Epipens with them at all times, as the adrenaline in the shot reduces symptoms of anaphylaxis, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Personal column: stigma harms those with food allergies

Katelyn Chu, Opinions Editor
March 31, 2022
The developmental team runs through hitting drills during practice on Mar. 8.

[Photo] Tennis players launch into season with less restriction

Shreya Baskaran, Copy Editor
March 21, 2022
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[Photo] Literal highs and twisted lows

Shivani Sethu, Managing Editor
March 25, 2022
On Feb. 4, blazing messages were left in the English hallway girls bathroom after an allegation of rape was levied against a student.

[Photo] Activists who cried wolf: students must prioritize educated activism, not misinformation

Nayana Celine Xavier, Academics Editor and Opinions Editor
March 15, 2022
Economics teacher Joe Clement’s classroom is filled with a variety of political campaign posters, artifacts, relics and mementos. Students are free to observe his collections, and he often refers to them during class, contributing to class conversations.

Live, learn and look: classroom decorations foster welcoming learning environment, individuality

Katelyn Chu, Opinions Editor
January 27, 2022
Math teacher Nicole Marinucci helps out senior Siddharth Tibrewala. Open communication between teenagers and adults at school fosters a more positive school environment, beneficial for all.

Power up: teenagers’ impact demonstrates need to embrace their ideas

Katelyn Chu, Opinions Editor
January 13, 2022
Students may hide their cell phones in books they are supposed to be reading during class time.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Phone etiquette needs to be improved

Caroline Donovan, Staff Writer
January 2, 2022
Consumers shop at Pentagon City Mall ahead of Valentine’s Day. While excessive spending creates negative impact, these purchases fuel the retail industry. Photo by Benjamin Schumin under CC BY 2.0.

Costs of consumerism: Excessive spending detrimental to society

Shreeja Tangutur and Katelyn Chu
November 21, 2021
Leadership students decorate posters for the homecoming dance and football game. Homecoming is one long-standing high school tradition that emphasizes boys sports, as similar traditions are not present in girls sports.

Gender gaps: sports culture demotes girls athletics

Katelyn Chu, Opinion Editor
October 18, 2021
Students throw their caps into the air to celebrate graduation at Jiffy Lube Live on June 2.

Seniors celebrate graduation after year of uncertainty

Katelyn Chu, Staff Writer
June 8, 2021
Guide to organizations dedicated to the mental health care of the Asian American Pacific Islander Communities.

Mental health stigma leaves Asian American community vulnerable

Katelyn Chu, Staff Writer
May 4, 2021
The photograph above pictures one of Namya Kohli’s orders, a fall themed vanilla cake with hand piped floral decorations.

Students operate small businesses

Katelyn Chu, Staff Writer
March 31, 2021
Infographic created by Katelyn Chu

Returning to school: local healthcare workers weigh in

Katelyn Chu, Staff Writer
March 5, 2021
Vice-president Kamala Harris speaks to a crowd at a Families Belong Together march in California.

Congressional elections bring influx of diversity

Katelyn Chu, Staff writer
December 27, 2020
See the Center for Disease Control, Johns Hopkins, Burbio, for more information.

Families adjust to new college housing options

Katelyn Chu, Staff Writer
November 15, 2020
People celebrate in the streets of Atlanta after Biden was declared the 46th president.

Biden wins presidential election

Katelyn Chu, Staff Writer
November 9, 2020
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are both running for president.

Trump v. Biden

Katelyn Chu and Nithya Muthukumar
October 15, 2020
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