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B Is for Bad

To a raging perfectionist, not quite perfect is as good as failure. Continue reading B Is for Bad

Mr. SheehyNovember 28, 2022November 28, 2022
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He Said No

The man who hurt my mom and me for years said no. He didn’t want to see me, as if I was the problem. Continue reading He Said No

Mr. SheehyNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022
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The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog

Only the most die hard music fans can name the bass players, but what would rock bands be without them? Continue reading The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog

Mr. SheehyNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022
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It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator

Procrastination gets a bad rap. Some of it is deserved, but if so many people do it, it must have its perks. Continue reading It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator

Mr. SheehyNovember 18, 2022November 15, 2022
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Changing My Look

Why do people dress the way they do? If they don’t like it, why not change it? If only it were that easy. Continue reading Changing My Look

Mr. SheehyNovember 16, 2022November 16, 2022
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Comfort Food, Quick

To have a pizza roll quickly is the beauty of a pizza roll. But what if you could have it even quicker? Continue reading Comfort Food, Quick

Mr. SheehyNovember 16, 2022November 15, 2022
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Texture Matters

We are hyper opinionated about texture even when unaware of its influence. And it is good to be aware. Continue reading Texture Matters

Mr. SheehyNovember 12, 2022
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Is Wall-E Taking My Dream Job?

Artificial intelligence is pushing into new territory everyday. Will it even push out artists and graphic designers? Continue reading Is Wall-E Taking My Dream Job?

Mr. SheehyNovember 12, 2022
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Noticing the Dreams of the World

When we are kids, we all have dreams and we’re eager to share them. As we get older, what changes? Continue reading Noticing the Dreams of the World

Mr. SheehyNovember 10, 2022
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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

Mr. SheehyMay 18, 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, 2022
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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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