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The Patriot
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The Patriot
Chioma Iheoma - Opinion Editor 2012-2013

Chioma Iheoma - Opinion Editor 2012-2013, Opinion Editor

Senior Chioma Iheoma is an Opinion Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com.  This is her third year taking journalism and her second on the paper.  Iheoma is also a member of Spirit Club, Culture Shock Club, National Art Honors Society, National Honors Society, and the French Honors Society.  When she's not working on the paper she likes to paint, listen to music, and fangirl.

Chioma Iheoma can be reached for comments at [email protected].

All content by Chioma Iheoma
Freshman competes at World Irish Dancing Championships

Freshman competes at World Irish Dancing Championships

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
May 2, 2013

May Report Card: Patriot turns the tables by grading the school on today’s issues

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
April 29, 2013

Internet sales tax legislation hurts small Internet retailers

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
April 26, 2013
News Flash: Laws on marijuana to go in affect in October

News Flash: Laws on marijuana to go in affect in October

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
April 12, 2013
AP Studio students prepare collections for AP exam

AP Studio students prepare collections for AP exam

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
March 18, 2013
Comparing issues lowers their importance

Comparing issues lowers their importance

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
March 18, 2013
Pro v. Con: SAT scores accurately reflect a student's ability

Pro v. Con: SAT scores accurately reflect a student’s ability

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
March 11, 2013
Religion in public schools could stunt young minds

Religion in public schools could stunt young minds

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
March 5, 2013
Teacher friendships thrive outside of school

Teacher friendships thrive outside of school

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
March 4, 2013

February Report Card: The Patriot turns the tables by grading the school on today’s issues

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
February 20, 2013
Pro v. Con: Class pranks bring students together, should be allowed

Pro v. Con: Class pranks bring students together, should be allowed

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
January 29, 2013

President Obama reveals proposals in response to gun violence

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
January 25, 2013
Teens abuse social media, ignore the future

Teens abuse social media, ignore the future

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
January 16, 2013
'Struck by Lightning' flashes brilliant message

‘Struck by Lightning’ flashes brilliant message

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
January 7, 2013
International students experience holiday spirit

International students experience holiday spirit

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
December 12, 2012
Teaching to test fails, US should adopt other method

Teaching to test fails, US should adopt other method

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
December 6, 2012

Seniors take fine arts show into their own hands

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
November 30, 2012
Uniform enforcement sends mixed signals to students

Uniform enforcement sends mixed signals to students

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
November 12, 2012
Pro v. Con: Gun debate ignored in wake of shootings

Pro v. Con: Gun debate ignored in wake of shootings

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
October 19, 2012

Mini Editorials

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
October 18, 2012
At last year's STEM night, AJ Stewart, class of '12, and Heather Kirwan, class of '12, help middle school students perform scientific experiments. This year, STEM night will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

STEM night hopes to educate young students

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
October 5, 2012
New evacuation plan exceeds previous plan

New evacuation plan exceeds previous plan

Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
September 27, 2012
From left to right, Emma Imbierowicz, Brad Paszkiewicz, Rizzieri, Mariah Gray, and Chris Collins at Rizzieri's Bike Rodeo. Rizzieri taught children about bike safety at St. Margaret's School.

Sophomore steers children towards bike safety

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
May 31, 2012

Seniors hasten to meet service requirements

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
May 4, 2012
Sharon's Shaved Ice serves great flavor and atmosphere

Sharon’s Shaved Ice serves great flavor and atmosphere

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
May 2, 2012
Pro V. Con: HS Memes was an ineffective way to adress bullying issues

Pro V. Con: HS Memes was an ineffective way to adress bullying issues

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
April 27, 2012
Korean Restaurant offers great food and self service

Korean Restaurant offers great food and self service

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
April 4, 2012
Peace Yoga provides great atmosphere for de-stressing

Peace Yoga provides great atmosphere for de-stressing

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
March 16, 2012
Main Street boutiques satisfy dance needs

Main Street boutiques satisfy dance needs

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
March 14, 2012
Weekend movie previews: "John Carter," "Silent House," "A Thousand Words"

Weekend movie previews: “John Carter,” “Silent House,” “A Thousand Words”

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
March 9, 2012
Weekend movie previews: "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" and "Project X"

Weekend movie previews: “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” and “Project X”

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editors
March 1, 2012
Senior Mia Cho wins award in Cornell design contest

Senior Mia Cho wins award in Cornell design contest

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 27, 2012
Weekend movie previews "Wanderlust," "Gone," "Tyler Perry's Good Deeds," and "Act of Valor"

Weekend movie previews “Wanderlust,” “Gone,” “Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds,” and “Act of Valor”

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 24, 2012
Fashion Spotlight: Kyleigh Daiker calls for colors and prints

Fashion Spotlight: Kyleigh Daiker calls for colors and prints

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 17, 2012
Weekend film previews: "This Means War," "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance," and "The Secret World of Arrietty"

Weekend film previews: “This Means War,” “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance,” and “The Secret World of Arrietty”

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 15, 2012

Sophomore revives French Club

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 13, 2012
Lana Del Rey makes up for bad SNL performance with new album

Lana Del Rey makes up for bad SNL performance with new album

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 9, 2012
Weekend film previews: "Journey 2: Mysterious Island," "Safe House," "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D," and "The Vow"

Weekend film previews: “Journey 2: Mysterious Island,” “Safe House,” “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D,” and “The Vow”

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 8, 2012
Bolden revives Bella Vocé

Bolden revives Bella Vocé

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 6, 2012

Harkins sponsors spiritual retreat to Mount St. Mary’s University

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 1, 2012
Weekend film previews: "The Woman in Black," "Big Miracle," and "Chronicle"

Weekend film previews: “The Woman in Black,” “Big Miracle,” and “Chronicle”

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
February 1, 2012
Weekend film previews: "One for the money," "The Grey," and "Man on a ledge"

Weekend film previews: “One for the money,” “The Grey,” and “Man on a ledge”

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
January 25, 2012
Weekend film previews: "Joyful Noise," "Beauty and the Beast 3D," and "Contraband"

Weekend film previews: “Joyful Noise,” “Beauty and the Beast 3D,” and “Contraband”

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
January 13, 2012
Tasti D-Lite serves up great soft serve

Tasti D-Lite serves up great soft serve

Chioma Iheoma, A&E editor
January 2, 2012
Basta Pasta delivers fine food and great service

Basta Pasta delivers fine food and great service

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
December 16, 2011
January TV premieres hold promise

January TV premieres hold promise

Chioma Iheoma, A&E editor
December 16, 2011
Theater department launches first holiday play

Theater department launches first holiday play

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
December 8, 2011
"American Horror Story" enthralls viewers

“American Horror Story” enthralls viewers

Chioma Iheoma, A&E editor
November 22, 2011

Looney’s Pub to donate to senior class

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
November 21, 2011
Blue Dog Café introduces new type of entertainment to Harford County

Blue Dog Café introduces new type of entertainment to Harford County

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
November 16, 2011
Fine Arts prepares for new nature library

Fine Arts prepares for new nature library

Chioma Iheoma, A&E editor
November 7, 2011
Artist Spotlight: Taylor Brown

Artist Spotlight: Taylor Brown

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
November 4, 2011
Evanescence fails to live up to potential

Evanescence fails to live up to potential

Chioma Iheoma, A&E editor
October 18, 2011
Senior class officers adjust variety show

Senior class officers adjust variety show

Chioma Iheoma, A&E editor
October 11, 2011
Women's volleyball makes run for championship

Women’s volleyball makes run for championship

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
September 30, 2011
Summer reading fails to involve students

Summer reading fails to involve students

Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
September 26, 2011
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