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Chickens: An Investigative, Enterprise Piece – Part II

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Brady Achterberg

Part I here The band honks and bustles in the corner of the bar, its brass noise reminiscent of the flies and wasps flitting through the still hot air. Summer came too early this year. It comes earlier every year, … Continue reading →

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What I Need Now is a Polar Express

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Brady Achterberg

I’m lying in bed, scrawling this post on a piece of paper. It’s 12:13 Christmas morning. Downstairs my parents are sticking candy canes on the tree, and shoving presents under it (no longer labeled “Santa”; none of these are explicitly … Continue reading →

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Spreading Christmas Cheer- Sweater Style

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Kiah Morrison

On Friday, the halls of Spring Grove High School were decked with students wearing holiday sweaters. The school’s holiday spirit week ended with a Christmas sweater theme. This left many students turning to their grandparents’ closets or thrift shops. Personally, … Continue reading →

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One Christmas tradition already complete

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Kiah Morrison

Yesterday, my best friends and I shared one of my favorite nights of the year- our progressive dinner (as mentioned in my previous “Favorite Holiday Traditions” post). For the fourth year in a row, the five of us gathered at … Continue reading →

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Counting down: My five favorite things about the holiday season

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Haley Staub

5. There is never a quiet moment during Christmas time and that is in large part due to my fifth favorite thing about Christmas, the music! My favorite Christmas song is “Christmas Must Be Something More” by Taylor Swift. 4. My fourth … Continue reading →

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Q of the W: What’s your favorite holiday tradition?

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Leigh Zaleski

Teens weigh in on the holiday tradition they love most.

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Reads for the season

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Madeleine Nesbitt

I apologise for this Christmas-themed article ahead of time.  I’m sure you’re up to your ears in The Great Wonder of Holiday Spirit already.  For me, however, books are important, no matter what time of year, and if it’s a … Continue reading →

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Q of the W: What’s No.1 on your Christmas list?

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Leigh Zaleski

What do you want most this Christmas? Ray Cwiklinski: This Christmas I want the gift of music.  I’ve recently been hearing a lot of good songs by the Clash on the radio, and I’ve had my eye on the Essential … Continue reading →

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Monday’s 5: Soaps for the Season

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Kiah Morrison

Philosophy is a great place to buy a gift for any girl. The skincare and beauty product company sells soaps in about every fragrance possible: any season, holiday, occasion, or food. Some scents are creatively named and all soaps have a fun … Continue reading →

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The Great Contamination (part 3)

Posted on November 10, 2012 by evelyn wagaman

In honor of the impending flu season, I bring you my ridiculous true story, “The Great Contamination,” from a few years ago.  It’s guaranteed to be an entertaining read for the non-germophobes out there, who will think I’m crazy. (Part … Continue reading →

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