Super, a Supermoon!
by Bridget Richard Many people viewed the supermoon on Sunday, September 27. To be a supermoon, there are several events that occur at the same time. This is the main reason why a supermoon is so special–the probability that all of these things happening at once is incredibly slim. Since the moon’s orbit around the Earth is not perfectly circular there is a certain point, … Continue reading Super, a Supermoon!
Healthy After-School Snacks for Every Craving
by Rachael Birri Pretzels with hummus are a great way to satisfy a salty, after-school craving without sacrificing too-many calories. Snack Factory’s Mini Crisps (available in a variety of flavors and including a gluten-free option) are the perfect low-calorie hummus transportation devices. Substitute a bag of potato chips for Harvest Snaps’ Snapea Crisps which contain only 110 calories per serving (and are shaped like snap … Continue reading Healthy After-School Snacks for Every Craving
The Epic Battle: Literary Merit vs. Enjoyment
By: Rachel Stewart We all have things we define as “guilty pleasures,” especially when it comes to books. Perhaps it’s a risqué romance novel or a childhood favorite that we can’t seem to let go of. The term “guilty pleasure” in and of itself is almost contradictory. If it’s enjoyable, and deemed a “pleasure,” then why must the adjective “guilty” be attached to it? Why … Continue reading The Epic Battle: Literary Merit vs. Enjoyment
On Fleek: A How To
by Rachael Birri Wash your face, exfoliate, and moisturize. Apply your foundation (if any), before starting eyebrows. Brush the eyebrow hair straight up. Trim particularly long eyebrow hairs. Pluck the strays. Do not drastically change the shape of the brow. If you can’t tweeze the hair without almost grabbing another, it’s not a stray. If you over pluck, there’s a possibility that the hair won’t … Continue reading On Fleek: A How To
French Class Organizes Donation Campaign for School in Africa
By: Joseph Spirk and Jaclyn Frank The French IV/V students have been recently learning about French-speaking countries in Africa and their different cultures. Well in advance of school starting, Ms. Jergens, the French IV/V teacher, had arranged through her close friend and former Wright State professor Karine to hold a donation campaign that would benefit young kids in a non-profit school in Nouakchott, the capital city of Mauritania, … Continue reading French Class Organizes Donation Campaign for School in Africa
Casey Veggies: Live and Grow
By: Harmony Takhar Casey Veggies is a 22-year-old American rapper from Inglewood, California. He has seven mixtapes and one independent album out. Last Friday, on September 25, Veggies released his first Studio Album called Live and Grow. The album includes appearances by Tyler the Creator, Dom Kennedy, BJ the Chicago Kid, YG, IAMSU!, and Dej Loaf. The album has had some critical reviews. Some see … Continue reading Casey Veggies: Live and Grow
Behind the Red Pen: What Teachers Would Write for Common App
by Jackie Thompson College essays ask seniors to tell insightful, sincere, and personal stories in 650 words or less. It’s quite the daunting task and important one too; essays are arguably the most important part of aspiring collegiates’ applications. “I think it’s difficult for seniors to write a good college essay,” Mrs. Moore said. “They don’t have a lot of life experiences or stories … Continue reading Behind the Red Pen: What Teachers Would Write for Common App
Pope Francis on the Issues
By Katherine Barton On September 21, Pope Francis arrived in Washington for his first visit to the U.S. The pope addressed many issues to give his direct opinion to the American people, and is arguably the most liberal pope yet. Among them, the pope advocated for “life,” not so much addressing the issue of abortion, but the death penalty. Pope Francis stressed the importance of … Continue reading Pope Francis on the Issues
Welcome to the Good Burger, Home of the Good Burger, Can I Take Your Order?
by Alyssa Rogers Attention 90’s kids: Your favorite comedic duo is BACK! That’s right everyone, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell reunited on Wednesday, September 23, on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Good Burger, a fan favorite the two starred in, came out over 15 years ago in 1997 (that’s the year many 2016 seniors were born!) Their appearance on the show featured a sketch … Continue reading Welcome to the Good Burger, Home of the Good Burger, Can I Take Your Order?
A Debriefing On The Refugee Crisis
by Bridget Richard Finding clear-cut answers for the who, what, where, and why of the recent refugee crisis is complicated because many of the conflicts and problems in this recent news story are rooted in years of deep struggle and pertain to various groups of people. Let’s try to summarize and inform to for those who have only heard the name of the crisis and … Continue reading A Debriefing On The Refugee Crisis
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