The amount the gift costs is not what’s important. What’s important is that it is thoughtful and creative and maybe even meaningful. Money can be tight for some people, especially around Christmas if you are a broke highschooler. Here’s a list of ten cheap gifts that you can give to your friends and family. Candy:You… Read More Cheap Last Minute Gifts
Ugly Christmas sweaters are almost everyone’s favorite item to help get them into the holiday spirit. Anyone can get away with wearing a cheap $5 sweater to school, a party, or even when they’re out of clean shirts and need to run to the grocery store. So, anyone in need of a holiday sweater can… Read More Ugly Christmas Sweaters You Should Buy
A to Almost Maine. Ms. Cometa’s first school play production was a success. We can’t speak for the entire student body, but I, Carina Wang was very touched, and acutely aware of how lonely and desperate for love I am. Our only complaint: we wish it was on for three days instead of only two.… Read More Yearly Report Card
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear,” said Buddy the Elf (played by Will Ferrell) in the movie Elf. It’s the holiday season and one of the best ways to get into holiday joy is through music. Here is a list of songs to jam out and rock… Read More Holiday Playlist
Winter: A season where snow covers vast areas, warm drinks are shared with one another, and a group of Ledyard High School students dedicate their time to caroling at various gigs across Connecticut. The Ledyard Carolers aren’t just any ordinary after-school group but a holiday tradition dating back to 1974. Coming from such a small… Read More Better Connecticut: A Christmas Special
1. Watch Christmas movies Cuddle up under a blanket with friends and family in fuzzy socks, sweatpants and a sweater. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and you’re all set. 2. Bake Christmas cookies Enter a cookie swap and get your baking on! 3. Rock an ugly sweater There are so many different ways to… Read More Top 10 Things to do Before Christmas
Are you willing to be stabbed repeatedly by a tiny needle for hours on end to express yourself? Tattoos are a very controversial topic. Some see them as a way to express one’s self, others see it as a waste of money. What some think is cool at 18, may not stay the same at… Read More To Tattoo or Not to Tattoo
At the Beta Theta Pi fraternity house at Penn State, freshman Timothy Piazza, a pledge, was forced into drinking 18 alcoholic beverages, which he did in 82 minutes. This was an act of hazing, refers to humiliating and dangerous initiation rituals, imposed on college students seeking membership to the fraternity. Piazza, 19, was described as… Read More Hazing Came to a Deadly Stop at Penn State
The wait is finally over, Nintendo fans. The famous gaming series, Animal Crossing, has been yet again released as a new installment, but there’s one major catch: It’s only available on mobile devices. Nintendo wanted fans to be able to enjoy the game more easily, so they decided to release this one on iOs and… Read More Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Review
Over the weekend of October 27 through October 29, I had the experience of going to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) in Chester, CT. RYLA is a program run by Rotary International that allows young people to develop personal and leadership skills with focus placed on communication, problem-solving, management abilities, and introduces attendees to… Read More Hey RYLA?
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