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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 16, 2022September 7, 2023
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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?

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 17, 2022
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Comic: Focus on Testing Week

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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarparradventuresMarch 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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avataralimkirschMay 27, 2021May 27, 2021

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