Spooky season is here! With the recent occurrence of Friday the 13th, it seems only appropriate to discuss some well-known superstitions. Historically, many unfortunate events have happened on Friday the 13th, leading to widespread fear and to some, the belief that the day is jinxed and extra precaution must be taken. For many, Friday the… Read More Spooky Superstitions
Welcome to the A’s and F’s where we grade recent events. The grades are based off of our opinions about how good or bad the event was and how we believe it affects the community. These are some of the grades we have come up with for this month. A to the Fall Musical Choice… Read More September As and Fs
It’s the first home game of the season and the bleachers are packed. Students from all grades line up to buy their hot cocoa, then head over to cheer for their peers. The next day, everyone hears about the plays they watched, and the football players are praised for their great work. But, what about… Read More There’s More Than Just Football
Over the last few years, gangsta rap has infiltrated mainstream music, leaving messages that are misogynistic and violent. The artists speak on gang violence, drug usage, and designer brands, leading their listeners to desire the high-end life that these rappers allude to in their music. The messages in these songs have since deviated from their… Read More The Evolution of Hip Hop Music
*SPOILER ALERT* *IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED SEASON 3 OF “STRANGER THINGS” DO NOT CONTINUE READING* The last season of “Stranger Things” had every viewer on the edge of their seats. But the one episode that had everyone’s attention was the last one: episode eight, “The Battle of Starcourt.” It was an emotional rollercoaster with… Read More Who’s The American?: Thoughts and Theories about The Netflix Hit Series “Stranger Things”
There’s nothing like the month of October to help get in the mood for some good horror movies. Just the thought of rolling up in a warm blanket on a cool night and watching some horror movies sounds awesome. So pop some popcorn in the microwave, turn the lights off and get comfortable because here… Read More Spooky Movies for the Spooky Season
Well, guys, we’ve almost done it. Today was our last day of classes before finals. This was a good year. There were a lot of changes but a lot of things stayed the same. We’re growing up and at the same time are not quite old enough to do everything we want to do. Maybe… Read More End of the School Year
Bushnell Park Foundations : Summer volunteer work which includes cleaning Hartford parks. Volunteering is held on the first Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 am. You’re also provided gloves, snacks, water, and equipment. To volunteer, email the director, Mary Zeman @ manager@bushnellpark.org Art For AIDS : Volunteers are wanted for the 10th Annual… Read More Giving Back This Summer
The talk of the internet over the past few weeks has been all about the friendship break between YouTube beauty influencers James Charles and Tati Westbrook. Countless videos supporting each side have been surfacing the web, causing tension between the two and their fans. History James and Tati’s friendship goes all the way back to… Read More CelebriTEA: James Charles vs Tati Westbrook
Most have heard the crashes of thunder in a storm but have not heard rolling thunder, the sound of motorcycles rolling out of the Pentagon parking lot and through the capital, Washington, D.C. Though this man-made sound is impressive, and there is more to it, it’s a display of patriotism and respect for all who… Read More The Last Storm?
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