Book Review: The Goose Girl
by Dru Hunsaker Shannon Hale is actually one of my favorite authors so it probably comes as no surprise that I am a tremendous fan of The Goose Girl. This charming novel is what I would label realistic fantasy. Now, Goodreads has a bookshelf set aside for books with such classification; however, I am not actually sure that this is a real genre. Consequently, I … Continue reading Book Review: The Goose Girl
The New York Philharmonic: Jawdropping in D Major
by Mitch Powers The New York Philharmonic is, as I was told, the best group of musicians I was ever going to see in my life. Granted, my knowledge on philharmonics is limited to about two, so I don’t really have room for comparison. So when I went to see the Phil this past weekend in Lincoln Center, NYC, I was experiencing perfection. The piece being performed … Continue reading The New York Philharmonic: Jawdropping in D Major
Massive Turkish Mining Disaster Kills 299
By Maria Gerbic An explosion at a coal mine in Soma, Turkey on Tuesday, May 13, killed 299 workers and injured 80. The death toll rose to 299 on Saturday after a second fire broke out. Three workers are still believed trapped in the Soma mine. The Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogen has expressed indifference to the situation, characterizing mining accidents as “ordinary things” and saying … Continue reading Massive Turkish Mining Disaster Kills 299
Johnny Manziel goes to Browns
By Harmony Takhar The 2014 NFL Draft was held on May 8. One of the biggest picks, and most spoken about, was Johnny Manziel going to the Cleveland Browns. Many were surprised by this move by the Browns. Manziel was very pleased to be selected by the Browns and wanted to go to that team. The team’s quarterback coach reports that Manziel had texted him during the … Continue reading Johnny Manziel goes to Browns
Senior Spirit Week: Classy 2014
The 5 Things I Learned From New York
by Mitch Powers Usually when you travel to a foreign country, you have some time to prepare yourself for the culture shock which you are about to endure, but if you are staying in the states, you shouldn’t find yourself too lost. Oh, how I was soooo wrong. New York was more of a culture shock than anywhere I have ever been, and I have … Continue reading The 5 Things I Learned From New York
Finding the Balance: School and Sports
by Meghna Kumar A ubiquitous challenge faced by many high school students is balancing homework with sports. Staying up late, studying for exams, and simply focusing after an arduous day of practice is difficult, and the consensus seems to be that success can only be achieved in one or the other: that you must choose between being an excellent athlete or an exceptional student. But … Continue reading Finding the Balance: School and Sports
Book Review: My Sister’s Keeper
by Dru Hunsaker I suppose you could say that I’m a bit late to the party when it comes to Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper. After all, the book was published more than a decade ago and a movie was made in 2009, but sometimes I wonder if we allow the messages explored in books from the past to fade away when we focus only … Continue reading Book Review: My Sister’s Keeper
Book Review: The Book Thief
by Dru Hunsaker In an age where some young adult literature has begun to branch away from the shallow, trite writing of ages past, and thus become more appealing to a wider audience, The Book Thief is a novel that will move all who devour its pages. Artfully crafted by Markus Zusak, the narrator, Death itself, first encounters young Liesel Meminger when her younger brother dies on a … Continue reading Book Review: The Book Thief
New Mexico Wildfire Causes Evacuation
by Allison Petkoff On Monday, near Albuquerque, New Mexico, a wildfire became extremely dangerous when it came in close proximity with a college town. This fire has been called the Signal Peak fire. It burned 4,700 acres of the Gila National Forest and began on Sunday. The US Forest Service and local authorities have warned residents of some communities to evacuate. The wildfire is the result … Continue reading New Mexico Wildfire Causes Evacuation
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