Monthly Archives: January 2012

5 things to do instead of watching the Super Bowl

Posted on January 31, 2012 by evelyn wagaman

Apparently we’re hosting a Super Bowl party next weekend. Yeah, I didn’t know either. Luckily for me, I have plans to keep myself occupied while everyone else is watching the game. 1. Fun with trail mix: There’s been a bag … Continue reading →

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A double-wedding day

Posted on January 31, 2012 by evelyn wagaman

There are about 52 weeks in a year, which means there about 52 Saturdays in a year.  On any given one of these Saturdays, a person could hold a wedding.  So why do my youth pastor’s wedding and my cousin’s … Continue reading →

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Flight of the ‘Angry Birds’

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jess Krout

By GABE RYAN, home-schooled How can the birds make catapults? How do the pigs build such annoyingly strong structures? I have no idea, but that’s not what matters. Practically no one questions the sanity of the creator.

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Friday Nights at the New Freedom Community Center

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Brady Achterberg

There’s a long and short version of why I’m at Family Game Night on Friday, 20th of January. The short version is that a friend invited me. The long version is that when the New Freedom Thinkeruppers thought up this event, they … Continue reading →

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Check out Burberry Acoustic

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Annie Kurz

If you’re into folksy, acoustic music, with a bit of indie, then your should definitely check out Burberry Acoustic on YouTube. Burberry Acoustic is a collaboration between the well known designer, Burberry, and young British bands. The bands are selected by Christopher … Continue reading →

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Enough. Is. Enough.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Kristen Shipley

http://youtu.be/aj3PfcPuauM JcPenny seems to think so, which is why they are changing the way they do their pricing and making it easier for consumers to get a good deal. It is a new year and JCP stores have decided to … Continue reading →

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A heartwarming and heartbreaking story about a boy, a chimp and their family

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jess Krout

By CARSON JENKINS, home-schooled After reading “Half Brother” by Canadian author Kenneth Oppel, I was quick to label it as a favorite book of mine and a must read. The book is a historical fiction geared toward young adults, though … Continue reading →

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Not your average horror story

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jess Krout

By PAIGE BENJAMIN, Central York High School “American Horror Story,” FX’s innovative new series, is causing controversy, cult followings and heated discussions all across America. AHS, the abbreviation coined by the show’s many dedicated fans, has reshaped cable television dramas … Continue reading →

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Awesome musician!

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Gabe Ryan

Check out this amazing young Australian, musician, Kate Miller-Heidke. She has an incredible voice and some very funny songs! Her latest albums are, Curiouser (released in 2010) and Liberty Bell (released in 2011). Both albums are awesome and each has … Continue reading →

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When to use Wen

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Melanie Crisamore

So I am very well known for my overly curly hair, it is so bad sometimes that all I want to do is put it in a bun and call it a day. After watching so many cheesy infomercials about … Continue reading →

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