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Comic: The Journey of the Class of 2022

Senior Jersee Kepler flashes back through the high school years of the class of 2022. Continue reading Comic: The Journey of the Class of 2022

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Perfectionism Is a Master, Not a Servant

In a place where straight A’s is seen as the ideal, it is important to remember that perfectionism is a problem worth overcoming. Continue reading Perfectionism Is a Master, Not a Servant

Mr. SheehyMay 17, 2022Leave a comment
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Comic: Focus on Testing Week

A comic by Jersee Kepler Continue reading Comic: Focus on Testing Week

Mr. SheehyApril 7, 2022
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There’s a Plague Upon All Our Houses’ Gyms

Help! The gyms are infested with rats! Continue reading There’s a Plague Upon All Our Houses’ Gyms

Mr. SheehyMarch 29, 2022March 29, 2022
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Not Going to College Is Good Too

College is optional, but sometimes it does not feel like it. Continue reading Not Going to College Is Good Too

Mr. SheehyMarch 25, 2022
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The Fire at Ingersoll Means It’s Time to Start Gatekeeping

The recent burning of the Ingersoll Mine suggests that it might be better not to tag or share intriguing cultural sites. Continue reading The Fire at Ingersoll Means It’s Time to Start Gatekeeping

parradventuresMarch 23, 2022
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Your Milk Is Too Grainy

Everything in the world is being milked. It’s time for everyone to seriously just find a cow. Continue reading Your Milk Is Too Grainy

Mr. SheehyMarch 9, 2022
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I Am Enough

Students’ activities do not grant them worth and identity, their identity is something else, something more important. Continue reading I Am Enough

Mr. SheehyFebruary 14, 2022
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Being An Adult Isn’t That Great

Growing up is what every kid is eager to do–think of the freedom!–but is the dream all it’s made out to be? Continue reading Being An Adult Isn’t That Great

Mr. SheehyFebruary 2, 2022February 2, 2022
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The Mystery of the Unsettling

In their own strange way, horror movies prepare a person for the challenges of real life. Continue reading The Mystery of the Unsettling

Mr. SheehyJanuary 21, 2022
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Longing for the Guaranteed Good Old Days

To long for the Good Old Days is hardly unique–so what is the draw? Was Angry Birds really that good? Continue reading Longing for the Guaranteed Good Old Days

Mr. SheehyDecember 1, 2021
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College Spam Mail: A Constant Struggle

Colleges are notorious for sending mail to drum up applications. These administrations claim to recognize your striking uniqueness and value in society. But how well do they really know you? Continue reading College Spam Mail: A Constant Struggle

alimkirschMay 27, 2021May 27, 2021
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Swim Meets at the Pierre Pool: Tales From a Survivor

Swimming is hard, but the Pierre meet is worse. Junior Ali Kirsch recounts her story of pain, struggle, and disgusting locker rooms. Continue reading Swim Meets at the Pierre Pool: Tales From a Survivor

alimkirschMay 27, 2021
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Finding the Fun in Video Games

Life is short, and finding hobbies that make time worthwhile is a constant struggle for average individual. Video games pose a valid answer for some people. Continue reading Finding the Fun in Video Games

alimkirschMay 27, 2021
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Coffee and Unpleasant Customers: The Daily Struggles of Café Workers

Many of us have to deal with angry or unhappy customers as part of our roles, and it’s never easy. Continue reading Coffee and Unpleasant Customers: The Daily Struggles of Café Workers

alimkirschMay 13, 2021
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The Battle Between Instagram and Your Mental Health

Recent neuroscience studies have discovered the adverse effects different social medias have on mental health- and Instagram may just be your worst enemy. Continue reading The Battle Between Instagram and Your Mental Health

alimkirschMay 6, 2021

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