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  • Learning to Live and Love

    Love is a diverse word we use today. I can say I love my friends and I love my family, but at the same time I could also say I love football. The act of loving someone or something can come in many forms; if you’re in love with a person, you may buy…

  • Travels

    The Turbulent Turbines of Torture (aka the plane) finally landed at 2:30 am despite the onslaught of delays that seemed just about endless. The frigid New York air was like a cool breath that pummelled my jet lagged senses into a quasi-alertness. The fact that I was currently standing in a crowd just outside…

  • Climbing an Endless Mountain

    There are 32 teams in the NFL and each have the same goal: to be a champion, a Super Bowl champion. Winning does not come easy. Players across the country put in endless amounts of work throughout the year so they can hoist the Lombardi Trophy. However, in the end, only one team can…

  • Keeping your eyes on the prize, but forgetting what’s truly important

    When an athlete goes pro they have one goal; win a championship. Some will do whatever it takes to win a championship even if it means leaving everything behind and moving to a new team. A player like Kevin Durant caused a lot of controversy by doing this simply because he had everything he…

  • Life gave Beyoncé lemons and she made Lemonade

    If you haven’t heard already, the queen of all queens, Beyoncé, released her two part studio and visual album, Lemonade, on April 23. Beyoncé began the Formation World Tour in April 2016 and will be visiting 48 locations in North America and Europe to promote her album. Be prepared to sit down and set…

  • Rocking Away the School Year: May Music Suggestions

    Missing the beach? Crying over final exams? Don’t worry; we’re in the same boat. Try to ease your conscience with these songs as summer is just around the corner. “Lonesome LA Cowboy” by New Riders of the Purple Sage – New Riders of the Purple Sage borders on country music, a genre which I am…

  • Musing on the meaningless meaning of “love“

    “I love you.”   Oh how our society has destroyed this phrase. I have no problem with people saying they love each other, but please save it for the right time and the right person. So often today I see people texting their “significant” other “I love you” after roughly two weeks of dating.…

  • Senior year, senior tears: Coping with senioritis

    [slideshow_deploy id=’2829′] Up until now, I always believed senioritis was synonymous with exhaustion. It was a justification for slacking, because if I’ve already worked this hard and come this far, can’t I have a break? But now, in the seventh inning of my senior year, I’ve realized that senioritis is a whole different animal.…

  • Spring Into New Music: April Music Suggestions

    Pop in your earbuds, especially those with senioritis, and get motivated to finish the last few months of school with a stride in your step. “Morning” by Beck – I loved Beck in the 90’s with his pop punk vibe, but since his complete 180 into indie/blues, I have appreciated his style even more.…

  • March Madness in Music

    Launch into springtime and help assuage your fears for upcoming AP and IB tests with some new music. “I Wanna Be Sedated” by Ramones – If you live under a rock or are one of those hipster kids who just wear old band shirts to look cool, now is your chance to experience the Ramones.…