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Christine Cheung

Christine Cheung, Editor-in-Chief

Christine is a senior and in her second year of The Purple Tide. She loves making other staff laugh and creating music, journal spreads or food with fancy sauces. She hopes to help make awesome print issues and foster a fun class energy this year. Her favorite cousin, Jocelyn, is also a part of TPT… Go read her articles!

All content by Christine Cheung
In the Davis Hall at Radford University, senior Allison Oh performs for the “Works in Progress” concert during the Visual and Performing Arts Summer Residential Governor’s School in Virginia on July 14, 2021. Oh posted a video of her performing “L’isle Joyeuse” in this venue to her Instagram with the username @allisonpianoh on March 13, 2022.

Student spotlight: Oh plays piano, masters skills in successful career

Christine Cheung, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2022
At times, Fairfax County has had difficulty keeping up with the Purple Can Club glass containers. According to Director of Engineering and Environmental Compliance for Fairfax County Eric Forbes, worker shortages due to the pandemic are part of the problem. However, Forbes notes that Fairfax County has bought cameras for the inside of the purple glass to monitor the can’s capacity and hopefully prevent future situations where the can is too full.

Recycling revisited: inefficiencies expose system’s challenges

Christine Cheung, Gaby Gutierrez, and Maddie Bernet
March 20, 2022
Sophomore Michelle Orantes and sophomore Tanvi Wason practice beam routines on Jan. 25. Orantes works on a wolf jump on the beam.

[Photo] Gymnastics team leaps into regional championships

Jocelyn Cheung, Staff Writer
February 15, 2022
School violence often results in students feeling unsafe and alienated from their peers in what many believe should be a safe learning space.

[Photo] Hallway Hostility: School violence surges nationwide

Cassie Barnes, Mahika Sharma, and Roshni Ahuja
February 11, 2022
Over 20 oranges litter the ground under the stairs to the modulars on Dec. 13. As of Jan. 19, only two oranges remain.

Apples and oranges: Jokes using unwanted produce reveal school food waste issue

Christine Cheung, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2022
Sophomores passionately discuss the difficulties of going straight from Pre-Calculus Honors to AP Calculus BC and how many of their friends have dropped out of AP Calculus BC after the first quarter ended. They form a huddle around a table in the library on Nov. 23.

Diverse but divided: Racial cliques split students

Aarthika Krishnan and Christine Cheung
January 10, 2022
At the end of the “Squid Game” competition held by the Asian Student Association (ASA) on Oct. 12, senior and ASA research committee member Erica Lee rewards senior Adrian Kim, one of the winners, with a homemade dalgona in similar design to that in the show.

‘Squid Game’: Students engrossed in Korean dystopian thriller

Christine Cheung, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2021
Sophomore Clara Chambers eats lunch in the hallway outside the cafeteria like other students on Sept. 16.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Efforts needed to make lunch safe for everyone

TPT Staff
October 10, 2021
Harshini Doguparthi ordered a custom pizza with tofu, broccoli, bell pepper, roasted corn and jalapenos, topped with basil and parmesan drizzle from Gusto Farm to Street on April 27.

Restaurant review: fresh bites fill bellies for summer

Christine Cheung, Copy Editor
June 4, 2021
Mothers consistently support their children through stressful times by taking care of their mental and physical health.

Thank you and sorry; Moms deserve appreciation on Mother’s Day and every day

Christine Cheung, Copy Editor
May 9, 2021
English teacher Robert Nelson instructs his students on Blackboard Collaborate Ultra on March 2.

Two sides of the screen: Students, teachers must compromise for increased online participation

Christine Cheung, Copy Editor
March 20, 2021
Jazz musicians Thomas Potter, Charlie Parker, Max Roach, Miles Davis and Duke Jordan play their respective instruments in New York in Aug. 1947.

Evolution of jazz: melodies transcend time, deliver emotion

Christine Cheung, Copy Editor
February 21, 2021
Companies such as Cartoon Network, Fox, MTV and Nickelodeon release animated shows that are well enjoyed by older audiences.

Students share love for favorite cartoons

Christine Cheung, Copy Editor
January 7, 2021
Aang (Zach Tyler) and his gang bend the four elements, water, earth, fire and air.

Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)

Christine Cheung, Copy Editor
December 15, 2020
In the episode “Pinch Sitter,” Daria (Tracy Grandstaff) babysits two kids.

Daria (1997-2001)

Christine Cheung, Copy Editor
December 15, 2020
In the restaurant underneath his home, Bob (H. Jon Benjamin) discusses pressing matters with his family per routine in the episode “Human Flesh.”

Bob’s Burgers (2011-present)

Christine Cheung, Copy Editor
December 15, 2020
In the episode “Subway,” Grizzly (Eric Edelstein), Ice Bear (Demetri Martin) and Panda (Bobby Moynihan) rejoice after retrieving their phone that was lost on the track.

We Bare Bears (2015-2019)

Christine Cheung, Copy Editor
December 15, 2020
Many students buy Asian snacks that can be found in stores such as Lotte or H Mart.

Students share favorite snacks from Asian grocery stores

Christine Cheung, Copy Editor
December 2, 2020
Sophomore Jocelyn Cheung practices symphonic band’s group piece, “Longwood Celebration,” on the flute during class on October 1.

Music department makes most of online learning

Christine Cheung, Copy Editor
October 13, 2020
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