Category Archives: Featured stories

Biking for Cancer

Posted on May 5, 2013 by usha baublitz

Robert Cousineau, a history teacher at Southern Middle School, is at it again, but this time, he’s taking his bike and going above and beyond. This past March, the students at Southern Middle School stayed on their feet for seven … Continue reading →

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A recipe for homecoming

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Samantha Dellinger

Kristen Shipley, teen staff writer shares a rundown on how to make your homecoming memorable.

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Remembering the soundtrack of summer

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Samantha Dellinger

Teen Takeover writer Valerie Lookingbill shares what sounds remind her of summer

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York City School District budget cuts affect students

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Samantha Dellinger

Teen writer Annie Kurz looks at how school budget cuts can stress students out, especially those that rely on certain activities to keep them off the streets.

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Seniors pull off pranks and the teachers remember some of the best at area schools

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Samantha Dellinger

By MELANIE CRISAMORE, York Catholic High School, and JULIA HLAVICIK, West York Area High School Pranks are serious business. When done right, they live on long after the perpetrators are gone and serve as an inspiration for those who follow … Continue reading →

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To be a home-schooler

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Willow Pinkerton

This year I began high school as a home-schooler. In fact, I have always been home-schooled; my parents decided this before I was even school-aged. When my family and I moved to Pennsylvania from Oregon (which is where I was … Continue reading →

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York Township orthodontist Mark Taddonio has a knack for wooden carvings

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Matt Eyer

By RAY CWIKLINSKI York Catholic High School You might know Dr. Mark Taddonio as your family’s orthodontist. But what you notice first upon entering his office in York Township are his wooden carvings: carousel horses, a majestic swan and a … Continue reading →

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Take A Day Being Irish

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Melanie Crisamore

I walked through the door scared and confused, in my brand new socks and uniform skirt. I was sure no one would even want to approach me. I was only 13 and just recently through the wringer at a rough … Continue reading →

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A Day at York Catholic

Posted on April 27, 2012 by ray cwiklinski

I get up at around 6:15, and I blink the sleep out of my eyes. I shower and I get dressed in my uniform (green sweater with tie in the winter, blue polo in the spring and fall.) I ride … Continue reading →

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The life of a Spring Grove student

Posted on April 27, 2012 by evelyn wagaman

Beep! Beep! Beep! I switch my alarm off and stumble through the house to the bathroom. Every morning I glance at the clock, and every morning I am amazed that, yes, I really am jumping in the shower at 5:30 … Continue reading →

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