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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, 2025Leave a comment
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A Bit of Advice for the Freshmen Volleyballers

Senior Kaydence Johnson writes a helpful letter to her freshmen teammates. Heed this advice! Continue reading A Bit of Advice for the Freshmen Volleyballers

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyAugust 28, 2023
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An Average AP Exam

An AP English language and composition student writes a note of commiseration to his fellow test-takers. Continue reading An Average AP Exam

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 30, 2023
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 18, 2022September 7, 2023
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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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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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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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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
Review

Beef Riblet Dominates Lunch Room

The beef riblet has won the hearts and stomachs of Central High School students. Continue reading Beef Riblet Dominates Lunch Room

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 18, 2021February 18, 2021
Review

Puns: Do they have life, or are they Dad?

Have the golden years of the pun set? Is there a place for a witty pun anymore? Continue reading Puns: Do they have life, or are they Dad?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 3, 2020
Lifestyle

What to Do During Winter Break

This year, our winter break is 12 days long. While many of us are going out of town to visit family, some of us are stuck here in town without our pals. What is a bored student to do? Continue reading What to Do During Winter Break

Unknown's avatarwp322December 21, 2016May 5, 2023
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An Apology Letter from Your AP Friends

AP tests are starting next week, which means soon enough you’ll be getting your friends back. In the meantime, here’s a quick apology note. Continue reading An Apology Letter from Your AP Friends

Unknown's avatarheintzkyleeApril 29, 2016
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What’s Your Prom Get-Go?

By Molly Boehler and Adam Taylor With prom coming up next month, students are beginning to search for the appropriate garb – but what is right for you? Don’t worry. We’re going to help you out with that. We all have different tastes in clothing, but one mutual agreement is that we all adore the overly sweet, nostalgic taste of a Capri Sun. Why not … Continue reading What’s Your Prom Get-Go?

Unknown's avatarheintzkyleeMarch 16, 2016April 21, 2016
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