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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tourism and the Craft of Dealing with Unruly Children

Working in the tourism industry has it’s ups and downs, but great coworkers make it all tolerable. Continue reading Tourism and the Craft of Dealing with Unruly Children

alimkirschMay 5, 2021May 4, 2021
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Black Coffee Is Bitter, Like the People Who Drink It

Black Coffee Superiority Complex is a plague upon American culture; a bit of sweetener helps. Continue reading Black Coffee Is Bitter, Like the People Who Drink It

Mr. SheehyApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021
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Comic: We’re Fostering Unity

A comic by Connor Clausen Continue reading Comic: We’re Fostering Unity

Mr. SheehyApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021
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Camping Is a Great Way to Build a Love of the Indoors

Camping is great. Except when it’s not. Continue reading Camping Is a Great Way to Build a Love of the Indoors

Mr. SheehyFebruary 26, 2021February 18, 2021
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Music’s Many Benefits

Music is particularly loved by teenagers and is particularly beneficial to everyone. Continue reading Music’s Many Benefits

Mr. SheehyFebruary 11, 2021
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Studying the Past Remains Crucial to the Present

The popularity of STEM courses has not diminished the importance of studying history. Continue reading Studying the Past Remains Crucial to the Present

Mr. SheehyDecember 16, 2020December 20, 2020

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