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Now that 2016 has ended, we can reflect upon the year. We see fond memories, the emotional rollercoaster of the election, and the heartbreak of losing so many celebrities that shaped our generation and generations before us. January: To start the year off, the two time Grammy award winning singer David Bowie, whose music shaped…
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The Heart of Hanukkah “We wish you a Merry Christ-” Click. “I wanna wish you a Merry Christ-” Click. “All I want for Christ-” Click. Switching from one radio station to the next these days, the ever looming tones of Christmas fill the air. While this music may be enjoyable, there’s more to the…
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The holidays are just around the corner and what’s a better way of getting in the spirit than giving back? Project Holiday Cheer is a program that the school has participated in since 2009. It focuses on giving gifts for less fortunate families to ensure a joyous time for the holiday season. Groups on…
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Most students kiss their parents goodbye as they walk out the door to school, or get dropped off in carpool saying the usual, “see you later.” However, for some, this is not the case. While some mothers and fathers are doctors or electricians, these students have English teachers and math teachers as parents, and…
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“It’s like living with roommates,” Kate Powers, junior, said. For juniors Kate, Meg, and Molly Powers, sharing just about everything–even their birthday–is the norm. As triplets, they have been firsthand witnesses to the perks of having two familiar faces by their side at all times. “(Being a triplet) has been really nice because I…
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Risks of the road 16-19 year olds are more at risk than any other age group for crashing their vehicle. Every day, around six teens in this age group die from car crashes. The fact that this age group has one of the lowest rates of seatbelt use probably does not help minimize this…
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Hipsters are everywhere. When people think of hipsters, they think of someone who wears thrift store clothes, square glasses and visits unknown coffee shops on the corner of the street. Identifying as a hipster can often be taboo due to the cultural ridicule it receives, but that doesn’t stop people from expressing themselves through…
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The classroom of E-5 has gained a new student, one who is already making an impression on those around him and the school. While Jack Frye, freshman, has a rare disease called Hunter’s Syndrome, he does not let it stop him from being a hard-working, kind, and friendly Panther. Anne Alvarez, Special Education teacher,…
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With the school year picking up speed, many students chose to fill their schedules with clubs or interest groups on campus. This year, students have even more choices as many new clubs were formed around a variety of interests, ranging from science to volunteering. Random Acts of Kindness Club was created by Lisa Liu,…
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Millions of high school students struggle with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Facing the stress from school, extra curricular activities, and social pressures is hard enough, and dealing with ADHD or ADD just adds to the burden. These disorders detract from a student’s ability to function to their utmost…