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More than a friend

Asim Adhikary, Staff Writer March 1, 2022

"It's kind of like an extra friend, someone to talk to and lean on. It's someone you like, and they like you back, and you just enjoy each other's company," senior Addison Zhang said.  It starts as...

Lighting up the holidays

Adithi Deeduvanu, Staff Writer December 9, 2021

92% percent of Americans celebrate Christmas, 5% celebrate Hanukkah, and 3% celebrate Kwanzaa. Many celebrate more than one holiday. For a majority of Americans, the holiday season is the best part of...

Tough Ties

Teagan Lynch, Staff Writer November 16, 2021

Most of us have seen the teary-eyed veteran returns home videos on YouTube as well as witnessed the heartbreaking aftermath of the death of one. Time spent in the military can be both a sore and proud...

Veneration for our veterans

Morgan McCormack, News Editor November 16, 2021

Flags waving at half-mast, federal office closure, parades in the streets, an atmosphere of pride and remembrance in the air. All of these things can be seen and felt on November 11 every year. Approximately...

Mind over matter

Asim Adhikary, Staff Writer September 27, 2021

Nowadays, there is an app for everything. If you ever wanted to learn a new language, go online shopping, or maybe even calculate the chances of that much-needed snow day, you guessed it, there's an app...

Mentality over medals

Olivia Torrez, In-Depth Editor September 27, 2021

Olympic medalist Simone Biles backed out of the team and individual finals in gymnastics at Tokyo’s Olympics to focus on her mental health. Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka decided against competing...

Superhuman is still human

Cooper Piercy, Staff Writer September 27, 2021

Figures of speech are a constant part of our daily lives no matter who we are- hyperbole, or dramatic exaggeration, being one of the most commonly used. For the vast majority of people, phrases like, ‘the...

How to dress responsibly

Sidney Anderson, Opinions Editor May 14, 2021

Convenience and consumption. Philosophers for centuries have argued that the hub of society is turned by these two main concepts. In a way, fast fashion is the meeting of convenience and consumption, style...

Thrifting equals gifting

Bridget Neville, Front Page Editor May 14, 2021

Wednesdays at Goodwill have become a favorite place for senior Mia Vander Zwaag. With recently restocked donation bins, she is excited about the opportunity that this shopping endeavor will bring.  “I...

Tossing out threads

Aiden Lewald, Staff Writer May 14, 2021

As spring rolls around, it is time for most teens to be putting away their winter clothes. Soon after, they’re pulling out their wallets, searching the web for trendy spring clothing, ready to achieve...

Representation isn’t reality

Sarah Shelton, Staff Writer April 14, 2021

If you had to choose between being successful or making a meaningful piece of art, which  would you choose? For individuals in the film industry, they ask themselves this question everyday, whether to...

Destruction of production

Maddie Coffin, Staff Writer April 14, 2021

Ah, the wonderful aura of movie night. People everywhere trying to get tickets, long lines for overpriced popcorn, and the serene hour and a half movie in a reclined seat. Except… movie nights look a...

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