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Mastering My Powers

Hope is what convinced a four-year-old that she had superpowers. Continue reading Mastering My Powers

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 24, 2026
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Care Without Words

Angela Vo on learning how love is quiet and gentle, but does not have to be silent and without expression. Continue reading Care Without Words

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 18, 2026
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Adversity from the Perspective of an Immigrant Kid

A move halfway around the world and the search for who I am Continue reading Adversity from the Perspective of an Immigrant Kid

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 17, 2026
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God’s a Romantic

An opal fractures light and never shows just one color at a time. Was this the key to understanding this family, to understanding life? Continue reading God’s a Romantic

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 13, 2026
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A Few Words on Finishing

Few would call procrastination good–but why does anyone do it? Here’s one way to see it. Continue reading A Few Words on Finishing

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 17, 2025December 17, 2025
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My Parents Are Liars

My world used to be whimsy and bliss. But was it all built on a lie? Continue reading My Parents Are Liars

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 16, 2025
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The Problem with Horror

Scary movies have always had their place. But as new films outdo their predecessors, is that still okay? Continue reading The Problem with Horror

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 14, 2025
by Madison Malone
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School Spirit Is as Good for You as It Is for the School

Attending high school is full of excitement, but sometimes it takes courage to join the fun. Continue reading School Spirit Is as Good for You as It Is for the School

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024
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Spontaneity and a Well-Lived Life

Structure is good as far as it goes, but spontaneity is where life gets interesting. Continue reading Spontaneity and a Well-Lived Life

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024
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Cross Country’s Satisfying Strain

In cross country, you run hard even when you can’t see the finish line. Continue reading Cross Country’s Satisfying Strain

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 24, 2024October 25, 2024
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Vivaldi vs. Vaping

One method used to combat delinquent loitering is classical music. Could it work at Central High School? Continue reading Vivaldi vs. Vaping

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 9, 2024October 7, 2024
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The Mall’s New Policy Against Teenagers Is Misguided

A new policy at the mall penalizes all teenagers–and the stores where they shop–for the poor behavior of a few. Continue reading The Mall’s New Policy Against Teenagers Is Misguided

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 16, 2024
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Central’s Temperature Consistently Inconsistent

The variety of temperatures in the building makes getting dressed a mystery. Continue reading Central’s Temperature Consistently Inconsistent

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024
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Join a Club–It’ll do you good

For students, the gains of joining a club are far more than a good line on a college resume. Continue reading Join a Club–It’ll do you good

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 14, 2024
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The 10-10 Bathroom Rule Needs to Go

It is time to abandon the rule for no-bathroom in the first and last 10 minutes of class. Continue reading The 10-10 Bathroom Rule Needs to Go

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 10, 2024May 10, 2024
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Our Sacred Hair

A Lakota’s hair is more than a style, it is sacred and can express the heart’s deepest cries. Continue reading Our Sacred Hair

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 3, 2024November 19, 2024

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