Trypanophobia, or the fear of needles, is something that affects people all over the world. However, the flu kills between 12,000 and 49,000 people every season. But are these numbers enough to prove that you need the dreaded shot? What is influenza? Let’s start with the basics here. Influenza, or the flu, is defined by… Read More Influenza: The Silent Killer
Connecticut is currently drowning in debt, and with a gubernatorial election coming up soon, there is a way to fix this issue. Whether it is common knowledge or not, Connecticut has acted as a blue state, a state that typically casts votes for the Democratic party. As the election for a new governor grows near,… Read More Go Blue or Go Home…
A to Coffee House The first Coffee House took place this month! For those who don’t know what the Coffee House is, it’s a great way to share your talent. Singers, writers, instrumentalists, and poets are all welcome and, I think we can all agree, the first one of the year was filled with a… Read More October As and Fs
Women’s rights. What do those words mean? Does it mean equal pay? The right to vote? The right to voice one’s opinion? Or does it mean the right to be as equal as a man? These are questions that need to be answered, because the truth is women don’t receive equal pay, and although women… Read More Women in Leadership Forum
In May of 2015, the owners of three cats, Ryder, Teeger, and Abby, went into San Ramon Veterinary Hospital in San Ramon, California to ask about declawing. The owners wanted to know about the procedure and any potential alternatives. The vets at the hospital were quick to reassure these owners about the procedure, insisting that… Read More Three Pawless Cats
You can make leaf piles with your family and friends or make a quick buck. Everyone gets the urge to destroy things sometimes, what better way to do that than making a huge leaf pile and then tearing it down! Also, what high schooler doesn’t like money? Go to your neighbor’s house and make a… Read More Five Ways to Enjoy Fall!
At Ledyard High, it’s no secret that the music program is a huge part of what makes the school memorable. Ledyard’s music program is known all around the US, and for a good reason- the choirs are insanely talented. With such a high bar set for the music program, students have to work ridiculously hard… Read More It’s Time to Meet the Choirs!
In a sea of new freshmen, Ayden Harris is a fresh, new face at LHS. However, this history- loving, “Godfather” watching, eggplant parmesan eating, freshman stands out among his class. Harris, with his positive outlook and fresh ideas, won over his peers, taking the seat as the freshman class president. For those who don’t know… Read More So Fresh, So New, Ayden Harris: Class President of 2022
I’m probably one of the biggest coffee addicts ever. I always have to find an excuse to tell someone I’m going to be late, when I’m actually going to get coffee beforehand. If you’re walking into Starbucks for the first time, not knowing what to get, here are some of the best drinks on the… Read More Living on Coffee
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