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Author Archives: Jess Krout
Movies’ take on books
By KRISTEN SHIPLEY, Central York High School Garrison Keiller once said, “A book is a gift you can open again and again.” Nowadays, not only can you open a book over and over again, but you can also watch a … Continue reading
Posted in Music Mondays, Rants
Tagged act like a lady: think like a man, Catching Fire, central york high school, dr. seuss, erik ramirez, garrison keiller, Harry Potter, kevin hart, megan good, michael ealy, Mockingjay, nicholas sparks, steve harvey, Suzanne Collins, taraji p. henson, terrance j, the hunger games, the lorax, the lucky one, think like a man, twilight
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Not a promise, just a Minor Threat
By SEAN DEVENEY, West York Area High School Few people are familiar with the ’80s hard-core punk scene, and that was sort of the point. Many of the bands that are now said to have been in that scene were … Continue reading
Posted in CD reviews
Tagged dischord records, ian mackaye, minor threat, washington d.c.
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Go bananas for eco-friendly paper
By WILLOW PINKERTON, home-schooled Notebooks are a very common gift, as they allow the owner to fill the pages with whatever thoughts, doodles or lists they might have. This year for my birthday, I received a notebook that caught my … Continue reading
Posted in Hot things
Tagged Costa Rica, Target, The Banana Papers Co., TNF ecopapers
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Marcellus Shale fracking creates environmental concerns
By USHA BAUBLITZ, Susquehannock High School By now, the majority of Americans are aware of the debate surrounding the Marcellus Shale Formation that is located beneath several states in the Northeastern U.S. and extends throughout the Appalachian Basin. And agreeably, … Continue reading
Posted in Rants
Tagged earth day, environment, fracking, hydrofracking, marcellus shale, pennsylvania
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Cry out for ‘Cry-Baby,’ featuring Johnny Depp
By MADELEINE NESBITT, York Suburban Middle School “Cry-Baby” is one of those movies you can watch and say, “Well, that was bad, but I liked it anyway.” A young Johnny Depp stars alongside Amy Locane, so if you don’t like … Continue reading
Five great classic board games, for a great game night
By ERIN O’NEILL, Central York High School Although Angry Birds and Temple Run are addicting, dust off the board games because the classics never get old. 1. Pictionary: The game that involves only a pencil, paper, timer and a few … Continue reading
One step at a time
By JULIA HLAVACIK, West York Area High School Before her lay a narrow stone staircase. No railings or adornments decorated its vast expanse. The cold stone reached into the clouds, seeming to never end. Behind her, there was nothingness. Her … Continue reading
NYC bound with a mission
By MELISSA FUTRELL, Susquehannock High School This summer, I will have the awesome experience of going on my first missions trip. I am excited and passionate about going because I know this trip will not only benefit those who my … Continue reading
Posted in Diaries
Tagged bronx, global expeditions, mission trip, new york, new york city
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‘All of Me’ reflects on relationships
By KRISTEN SHIPLEY, Central York High School Estelle Swaray, a native of London, just released her third album, “All of Me.” It declares Estelle’s individuality and showcases her vocal talent. Estelle’s voice is soulful, eclectic and resonates with many genres … Continue reading
Posted in CD reviews
Tagged all of me, chris brown, estelle swaray, grammy award, janelle monae, kanye west, rick ross, trey songz
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‘The Happening’ entertaining in its own strange way
By BRADY ACHTERBERG, Susquehannock High School In Monterrey Bay, 1961, a cloud of gulls formed in the sky and then washed over the town. Flocks of Sooty Shearwaters flooded the streets, crashing into windows and flying in erratic patterns. People … Continue reading
