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distracted: Senioritis victim Keshav Ramaswamy talks to a friend during his band class instead of paying attention to the music. Alternate schedules that have been proposed for future seniors may help to subdue this lack of attention that comes with senioritis. SAM PATTERSON/ PHOTO

Seniors of future graduating classes may have alternate options to taking traditional classes

News January 24, 2013

As seniors face their final semester of high school, worsening cases of ‘senioritis’ prompt new efforts to fight the epidemic from students and administrators For senior Keshav Ramaswamy, the...

Liberal Arts Lover. As we strive for practicality and STEM initiatives, we can’t belittle the importance of the humanities.

Liberal Arts Lover. As we strive for practicality and STEM initiatives, we can’t belittle the importance of the humanities.

perspectives January 24, 2013

These days, there’s probably one question English majors hear more often than any other: “What are you going to do with that degree?” Maybe that’s tied with “Are you going to work at McDonald’s...

Ambassador Amor: Senior Carolyn Keller and junior Eric Wiegand dance. According to The New York Times, it is more common for female teenagers to date younger males. HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO

Students notice more older female, younger male relationships

Beats January 24, 2013

Senior Carolyn Keller and junior Eric Wiegand bonded through a shared love of performing arts and music. From there, their relationship blossomed and now, they do all of the things typical couples do:...

Here We Are Again. Americans should seek solutions for gun control.

Here We Are Again. Americans should seek solutions for gun control.

perspectives January 24, 2013

Forty-one days ago, the loved ones of 20 children and six adults in Newtown, CT were plunged into a nightmare. But we all know that story. Tragically, deep down we probably all knew it was coming - the...

A Beautiful Mind. Erase the stigma about mental health to stop shooting tragedies.

A Beautiful Mind. Erase the stigma about mental health to stop shooting tragedies.

perspectives January 24, 2013

Only a couple of hours had passed after gunman Adam Lanza claimed 26 lives at Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary School and became national news when the topic of gun control became a central focus...

Student coconut consumption has increased in light of recent health benefits

Student coconut consumption has increased in light of recent health benefits

Beats January 24, 2013

When sophomore Abigail “Abby” Fields tried coconut water for the first time, she hated it. “Coconut water sounded pretty good, so I tried one,” she said. “Once I paid for it, I took a sip...

Q&A with the Ellery family about the holiday season

studentsection December 20, 2012

What are some holiday traditions the Ellery family has? Will Ellery: We decorate our tree collectively. We do Christmas cookies. My wife makes our kids decorate. Jennifer Ellery: We have a village. W.E.:...

Candidates should modernize politics, follow Ritz’s example

perspectives December 14, 2012

On Nov. 6, Democrat Glenda Ritz was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction, defeating the incumbent, Tony Bennett, previous State Superintendent and Republican. Ritz’s election came as a...

Scared straight.  Drug education should focus on harm reduction instead of scare tactics.

Scared straight. Drug education should focus on harm reduction instead of scare tactics.

perspectives December 14, 2012

The words “detention” or “see me after class” still held weight when I was in eighth grade at Creekside Middle School. The face of the person being called out might flush red, or perhaps he or...

Disney Purchases Star Wars

Disney Purchases ‘Star Wars’

entertainment December 14, 2012

  As Yoda would say, “Star Wars” Disney owns. Disney’s recent acquisition of the “Star Wars” franchise for $4.05 billion has received mixed reactions from fans, which range from...

Commercializing Christmas. Holidays should be about spending time with family and friends, not buying them expensive presents.

Commercializing Christmas. Holidays should be about spending time with family and friends, not buying them expensive presents.

perspectives December 14, 2012

Every December since I can remember, I’ve volunteered at my church’s Holy Walk through Bethlehem. Holy Walk offers families in the community the opportunity to travel back in time to the night Jesus...

Check your math. Without fully understanding both sides of a debated topic, errors in judgement are inevitable.

Check your math. Without fully understanding both sides of a debated topic, errors in judgement are inevitable.

perspectives December 14, 2012

On the first day of my AP Government class, my teacher, Joe Stuelpe, introduced a book report assignment; we were to read a book with government ties in order to forge a connection with one, if not...

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