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Rachels Challenge

Rachel’s Challenge

Julia Tuck January 20, 2017

As Rachel Joy Scott once said, "I have this theory that if one person will go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same." Rachel Joy Scott was a normal high...

A Glimpse into the Class of 2020

A Glimpse into the Class of 2020

Ashvin Nagarajan January 20, 2017

We have all read about the unusual customs that men and women around the world endure as they near adulthood. In America, we have one as well: high school. For most, this means becoming a freshman and...

Reflecting On The Year Of The Dumpster Fire

Emma Krupp January 20, 2017

2016 has been proclaimed by many as a year made up of bad fortune, disappointment, and heartache.  It was a year that was comprised of many different events, both substandard and wonderful.  With the...

Why I Write

Katie Quigley December 15, 2016

From the day I could articulate a complete sentence, I was inspired to write. Because of the fact that my Aunt Liz, who doubles as an English teacher, lived in my house while I was growing up, I had...

Leona, 7, poses inside a labyrinth installation made up of 250,000 books titled aMAZEme by Marcos Saboya and Gualter Pupo at the Royal Festival Hall in central London July 31, 2012. REUTERS/Olivia Harris (BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR35PZS

Why Required Reading Needs to Be Put on the Shelf

Olivia Carrara December 14, 2016

As someone who grew up in a family who loves books, I have been exposed to a number of stories in my lifetime. Reading different genres throughout my life has allowed me to determine what types of books...

“Math Oriented” Versus “English Oriented”

Katie Quigley December 14, 2016

I can follow my hatred for math and the sciences back to first grade, to the time when six-year old Katie got a stellar 21/100 on her math test (yes, this high achievement is still filed away in my house...

A Voice Among the Voiceless

A Voice Among the Voiceless

Emily Freed October 26, 2016

The most well known phrase from the preamble to the Constitution is undoubtedly its opening line: “We the people.”Although it may not appear so at first glance, this revolutionary statement set the...

Why Coding Should be a Required Course

Olivia Carrara October 23, 2016

As you are reading this, you are using a computer, a tablet, a smartphone, or a laptop, but do you know how to code on any of this technology? For many people, the answer to this question is no. This...

The Negative Side of Parents Shaming Children on the Internet

Tatiana Figarola October 23, 2016

You’ve most likely seen videos as you scroll through social media sites- a teen’s laptop getting smashed, or perhaps their hair being cut in an embarrassing way. Parents publically shaming their...

Appreciation for Alexandra Raisman

October 23, 2016

By: Katie Quigley Ever since the 2012 Olympic Games in London, I have been obsessed with the sport of gymnastics. With my detailed background in competitive dance, I was easily drawn to women’s gymnastics,...

Books: My Escape From Reality

Allie Wertz October 23, 2016

There is no better way to escape your own reality than by losing yourself in a book. Ever since I was young, my worldly fascinations lie within stories. Whether it be a nationally recognized work or...

The Obsession With Long Duration Cardio

Julie Schmidt October 23, 2016

Whenever you walk into a gym, you will undoubtedly spot multiple people utilizing the treadmills, ellipticals, or bikes. These people will most likely run, walk, or cycle for 30-45 minutes before ending...

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