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Fly Away: Cream Puff Swans

Fly Away: Cream Puff Swans

Author Archives May 24, 2014

Well, hello there! It's been a while, I know. Second semester senior-dom has hit, and it has hit hard. But now, we're at the end of the line, and suddenly I'm clinging to what's left of my high school...

Senators listen to student body president George Gemelas during a Senate SRT meeting. All current freshman, sophomore and junior Senators who want to run for re-election can campaign until May 8 at 2:50 p.m., when the ballots will close. HAFSA RAZI / PHOTO

Senate and class office elections to run until May 8

Beats May 6, 2014

Students will vote for next year’s Senators and class officers from now until May 8 at 2:50 p.m., according to Senate sponsor Michelle Foutz. All current freshman, sophomore and junior Senators and...

There And Back Again: Post-Common Core education goals need to be more than a change in name, administration

There And Back Again: Post-Common Core education goals need to be more than a change in name, administration

perspectives April 24, 2014

The story of Common Core in Indiana is about flip-flops. Back in 2010, Indiana was among the first states to implement the national standards, which promised to improve American students’ chances in...

Introduction to Mug Food: Nutella Mug Cake

Introduction to Mug Food: Nutella Mug Cake

blogs April 22, 2014

The countdown to the end of the school year has begun, but if you're a senior like me, you're already looking past that. You're looking beyond the end of AP exams, beyond the end of finals, beyond the...

Say Cheese: Cheddar Biscuits

Say Cheese: Cheddar Biscuits

blogs April 16, 2014

I've only been to Red Lobster once in my life, and I don't remember much, but apparently, they have these really nice biscuits. Cheddar Bay Biscuits, as they're called, are cheesy, buttery, garlicky delights,...

Senate members listen to student body president George Gemelas during a meeting at the beginning of SRT. According to Senate sponsor Michelle Foutz, Senators are now organizing March Madness activities and the spring blood drive. HAFSA RAZI / PHOTO

Senate organizes March Madness activities, spring blood drive

Beats March 19, 2014

Senate members are currently organizing a bracket challenge and trivia competition for March Madness, as well as the spring blood drive, according to Senate sponsor Michelle Foutz. On March 17, Senate...

Senate hosts school-wide Brain Game competition

Beats March 1, 2014

The school-wide Brain Game tournament is underway, according to Kushal Shah, Senate Brain Game committee chairperson and senior. The second round will take place on March 3. SRTs competed in the...

The Class of 2012 stands for the national anthem during the graduation ceremony.

Distinguished grad application deadline extended to Feb. 24, online and paper forms required

Author Archives February 7, 2014

The application for distinguished graduate is due Feb. 24 at 3:30 p.m, according to Assistant Principal Karen McDaniels. Applicants must turn in the distinguished graduate worksheet to the activities...

500 Days of Baking: Red Velvet Macarons

500 Days of Baking: Red Velvet Macarons

Author Archives February 5, 2014

This is a story of Girl Meets Macarons. But you should know up front - this is not a love story. French Macarons are the Summer Finn of the food-blogosphere. In the film 500 Days of Summer, Boy...

Student body president George Gemelas addresses Senate members during a meeting at the beginning of SRT. Senate members have changed the date of the Gatsby party from Jan. 24 to Feb. 7.

Senate changes date of Gatsby party to Feb. 7

Beats January 14, 2014

Senate members will host the Great Gatsby-themed winter dance on Feb. 7, according to Senate sponsor Michelle Foutz. The event, which was originally scheduled for Jan. 24, was moved to avoid conflict...

The Real Cheese Deal: Homemade Cheese Crackers

The Real Cheese Deal: Homemade Cheese Crackers

Author Archives December 29, 2013

The Cheez-Its are a lie. Yes, I hate to break it to you. But once you've tasted these homemade cheese crackers, you too will understand that the preservative-laden crunchy snack you've been eating for...

Mixed Feelings. AP Capstone is a step in the right direction, but it doesn't accommodate everyone

Mixed Feelings. AP Capstone is a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t accommodate everyone

perspectives December 13, 2013

I made one of my best decisions the day before school started in my junior year when I switched from AP U.S. History to IB History of the Americas. After two years of AP history, I couldn’t take another...

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