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?
Every year, the Ledyard Colonels and the Fitch Falcons get together on Thanksgiving Day to play football and fight for “The Sword.” The Sword is a mounted plaque of wood that has a small, golden, metal plate on it. This game is a big deal to not only the football teams, but to their schools… Read More Thanksgiving Day Football
Jansport- You are pretty much a typical teenager and you use the same backpack for everything; it’s resourceful and simple. Vans- You are definitely an edgy teen. You also might be really artsy as well. You are fun and always up for a good time. North Face- You are always ready to go on an… Read More What Your Backpack Says About You
Many of you know him, whether it be from having him as a teacher in AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Environmental Science or from being on the annual ski trip and going down the mountain with him. Scott Woodruff was named Teacher of the Year for 2017, and he definitely deserves it. While Mr. Woodruff is… Read More The Man, The Myth, The Legend, The Teacher of the Year!
Thanksgiving: the day where families come together to give thanks, and then stuff their face with turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. While many people think listing things they are grateful for is just a boring tradition that gets in the way of the meal, showing gratitude has major health benefits. Writing in a gratitude journal… Read More Effects of Gratitude
America’s most expensive home is a 38,000-square-foot spec home(1) in Bel Air listed for $250 million. “This home was curated for the ultimate billionaire who wants the best of everything that exists in life,” luxury developer Bruce Makowsky said. This spec home has: Over 100 artworks in the house A helicopter that starred in the… Read More Livin’ Lavish?
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