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Starting Off Strong

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Gabe Ryan

I have been an Orioles fan for as long as I can remember. I caused a rift in our family because of being a Baltimore fan. My father is a huge Yankees fan and my mother was born in the … Continue reading →

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A Visit From Rohan Murphy

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Sarah Crawford

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a motivational speech given by Rohan Murphy at my school. Rohan is a man who had both of his legs amputated when he was young. Even though he loved sports, he couldn’t play … Continue reading →

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Catching dreams

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Willow Pinkerton

Dream catchers were first created by the Ojibwe Native American tribe and later spread, becoming a symbol of unity amidst the Indian culture. The tradition is that they protect one while sleeping and allow good dreams to filter through the … Continue reading →

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What ever happened to good TV for young people?

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Sarah Crawford

At lunch, one day at school, the topic of old children’s shows came up. My friends and I couldn’t stop laughing at the programs we used to watch, and how we could still remember certain theme songs. The more I … Continue reading →

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Let it Snow!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Gabe Ryan

For the past few years, the snow around York has been practically non-existent with the exception of the one massive storm last October. As a snowboarder, this state of the weather is extremely disappointing. Last year, even Roundtop, which can … Continue reading →

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The Literacy Battle Royale

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Brady Achterberg

I must have committed some awful ungodly sin to get the punishment I did, where I waited all through grade school for a school-sponsored spelling bee, waited expectantly for a televised hour that never came. And then, the moment I reach high school… … Continue reading →

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The Last Week of Life As We Know It (or so they say)

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Sarah Crawford

The end of the world is coming! In just four days time, the apocalypse will be upon us. Earthquakes will shake the western coast, tsunamis will rule the sea and volcanos will erupt in a fiery blaze, or at least that’s … Continue reading →

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Apocalypse

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Gabe Ryan

We have a mere 21 days left, people. Supposedly. The world as we know it is supposed to end on December 21, 2012. This prediction has been made due to the fact that the Mayan Long Count Calendar suddenly ends … Continue reading →

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Loose Change

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Christian Hofer

Spare change is about as common as a pensive soccer mom browsing the sports drink aisle of your local grocery store.  It’s everywhere–in your home, in your car, and especially in minor bodies of water. It’s so widespread that you’re probably sitting … Continue reading →

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15 Things I Learned in 15 Years

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Sarah Crawford

Last week I had my 15 birthday. Honestly, I never would have imagined I would live long enough to make it to year 15. Yet, here I am. After reflecting on my life, I’ve compiled a list of 15 things … Continue reading →

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