
Summer Time Fun with CST!
Summer is right around the corner! After a very hectic, yet exciting school year, we are being rewarded with a great summer. As things start to open back up after the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us at the Charles Street Times are excited for summer! Here are a few staff members writing about the summer. Whether it be a summer-time playlist, activities to do, or anything in between, all of these things are held close to each staff member.

Retro Vibes Summer Playlist
Retro Vibes Summer Playlist The summer time is all about having fun with your family and friends and listening to great music! The best part of the summer time is jamming out to music in the car or in the backyard at a bbq. The songs on this playlist are a great representation of the summertime throughout the 70s and 80s! Maybe some of them are on your playlist too! “Photog...

Summer Jewelry
Accessories are always something to help spruce up your look, and I for one, love to add plenty of jewelry to my look during the summer. There are so many different types of jewelry you can make using various types of beads and tools. Making jewelry not only helps add to your look, but it is also a fun hobby to pick up as well! You can make anything ranging from bracelets, to necklace, to rings. There...

Best Summer Beach Locations on LI
As Long Islanders, some of us have the privilege of living mere minutes away from some of the nicest beaches in the United States. Here are some locations you may consider spending the day at, if you haven't already! Robert Moses State Park Perhaps the most popular beach destination on Long Island, Robert Moses State Park attracts an astonishing 3.8 million visitors a year. Located on Fire ...

Activities to do during the summer
Summer is close. There's many fun things to do during the summer with your friends and family. Whether it's indoors or outdoors, there are countless things you could do. Here are some activities you can do during the summer. Going to the beach Going to the beach is a fun activity to do with your family or friends. At the beach you can do many things. You can swim in the ocean, you can build a ...

USA Summer Olympic Wrestling
With the crazy year it has been, there are even crazier things happening in the wrestling world. Since the Summer Olympics were canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they will be taking place this year in Tokyo! The Summer Olympics bring us many great sports. These include basketball, swimming, track and field, as well as many other great sports. But one sport that often flies under ...

Olympic Basketball Returns
The 2021 US Men’s Olympic Basketball team has the chance to be one of the more special teams in recent history. With an abundance of talent to represent the United States, coming up with a 12 man roster based on the 57 man finalist list will be tough, but no matter who is or isn’t on the team, the US team should be heavy favorites. One of the biggest questions about the Olympic roster for this y...

Keeping Summer Covid Free
When you're out and about having summer fun in the sun you might follow a certain set of precautions in order to make sure you stay safe. Applying sunscreen, not staying out too long on humid days and staying hydrated are just a few examples. This year might be the perfect time to add social distancing to your list since even though it may be summer and the lockdown has ended, COVID has not disapp...

5 Summer Fruits
When you’re having fun in the sun, riding your bike, or at the beach, two common options to cool yourself are water and ice cream (of course not ice cream if you are lactose intolerant). Instead of ice cream, there are healthier options. Watermelon As the name suggests, a watermelon is mostly made of water, 92 percent according to sciencemadefun.net and six percent of sugar making it still a swe...

Stuck in Summer School?
Apex is a summer program that is offered during the summer months for those students who have failed a school subject. Mrs. Partridge, a teacher of the APEX summer program, was able to answer a few questions about the course. The APEX computer credit recovery program allows students who failed a course have the opportunity to “recover” their credit. According to Mrs. Partridge, “st...

Summer Gardening Tips
Summer is coming and that means many people will be buying plants and tending their front and backyards. You may need some tips if your new gardener or an experienced one. Growing a garden is not just about starting it up, you should make sure you're properly taking care of your plants as the summer goes by. If you need some tips here they are. Don't let weeds take over your garden If you pull any...

Best Summer Vacation Destinations In The U.S.
As summer quickly approaches, a majority of individuals and families are planning last minute vacations for their summer getaway. For those who have yet to book these summer vacations, this article will discuss some of the best options across the U.S. by category. Budget Vacation: Grand Canyon, Arizona For those on a tight budget, the Grand Canyon is the perfect place to visit. Ranked the #1 p...

Summer Treats
Yay! Summer is officially here! Prepare for the heat with these tasty summer treats you can make at home. Fruity Popsicle Create your own popsicle at home with this simple and fun recipe! All you need is juice, Greek yogurt and frozen fruit. Shaved Ice You can switch up the flavors by using your favorite Kool Aid powders, instant lemonade or other drink mixes. Use a blender or food processor...

Top 5 Favorite “Summer Foods”
Summer is finally here and what better way to spend those long, hot days than to enjoy a refreshing and delicious summer snack. These are some top favorite summer foods/snacks people of all ages love to munch on around these times. What are your favorite “summer foods” and are any of these yours? Watermelon Ahhhh...a classic. When you think of sitting beside the pool with friends or family and wra...

The Dream Team
With summer coming up, let's pay homage to one of the most iconic teams in the history of the Summer Olympics.

Summer Playlist- Tyler Cooney
I’m sure at some point during this summer, you and your family, or maybe some friends too, will be heading to the beach. I can probably, honestly say the same about myself, and even though I’m not the biggest fan of the beach, I know that good music always helps to lift my mood. However, there is a certain type of atmosphere that needs to be created with music at the beach, especially in a grou...

Long Island Airsofting Fields For The Summer
With school nearing its end, airsofters can now visit fields all around Long Island. Here are some fields, outdoor and indoor, that you can visit for summer sessions this year. Strikeforce Sports Probably the most popular airsoft field and shop on Long Island, Strikeforce is your go-to indoor field and shop. Their field is big, and is changed every few weeks, so you're sure to get a new exper...

Stanley Cup Predictions
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing. And in all honesty, there is no guaranteed winner. Each division has a powerhouse, and there have been upsets left and right. The Islanders beat the Penguins in six games. The Montreal Canadians came back fro being down 3-1 and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games. Then the Canadians beat the Cup-favorite Winnipeg Jets in four games with a clean swee...
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