The evening of May 11, the Ledyard High School juniors got to experience a night they will never forget: Junior Prom. The night was filled with food, photos, and fun. The prom took place at the Mystic Hilton, a beautiful venue. As the guests flooded in, the excitement started rising as people checked-in, voted for… Read More Junior Prom: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Nathan Hale is regarded as a local hero, having been born in Coventry, CT in 1755. Hale was a teacher up until he joined the Continental army to fight for the fledgling United States. Hale earned his “fame” when he volunteered for an espionage and intelligence-gathering mission to the British-occupied New York City. He was… Read More Why Nathan Hale is Overrated
Ah, Valentine’s Day. A day to celebrate love and show affection to the people around you. While we certainly don’t need just one specific day to appreciate our loved ones, it’s a fun holiday to show a little extra love. However, Valentine’s Day can also be stressful when it comes to giving gifts! Luckily, The… Read More Valentine’s Day: The Ultimate Gift Guide
On November 28, I had the pleasure of seeing “The Addams Family” musical at Ledyard High School. The musical was about two hours long and not once did I look around the auditorium out of boredom or close my eyes. The musical was exciting and very clever in the way the cast delivered the script’s… Read More Review of the Fall Musical
An Open Letter, By Anthony Zinno Dear Mr. Buble, Let me first start out with this: You have a fantastic voice, and many good songs. Your Christmas album is one of my favorites. That being said, I must say I am incredibly disappointed with your rendition of the Christmas Classic “Santa Baby.” Before we go… Read More Buble’s Fragile Masculinity
Junior and senior year can be hectic and overwhelming. For those of you looking for some form of guidance, you have come to the right place. Embedded in this list are tips, tricks, and key pieces of advice that will hopefully help answer some of your questions or doubts concerning college. FAFSA starts on October… Read More College Prep Tips, Tricks, and Advice
Summer is the time to relax and have fun in the sun. It’s hard to think of what to do sometimes, so take this list as ideas to have a blast this summer. Misquamicut Beach and Watch Hill make good places for some body surfing, tanning, boogie boarding and more. Drive-in theater night at Misquamicut… Read More Summer Time Fun
There is a new business in town, Mitzi’s Coffee and Crepes located at 39 Kings Highway. Mitzi’s opened up in Gales Ferry less than a month ago, and they did not disappoint. As soon as anyone walks in the door they are greeted by nothing but smiles. It is a very cozy restaurant for everyone… Read More Holy Crepes!
Athletes who continue their career in college normally are considered to be some of the luckiest athletes in the world. Most of the time college athletes are on full scholarships that cover everything; they are in a great position to make a name for themselves in the collegiate level and get themselves ready for the… Read More College Athletes: Paid to Play?
To all current juniors and incoming seniors, my college application process didn’t go quite as planned and I hope these tips and suggestions will help to make your experience better than mine. Most importantly: listen to people who have gone through this process before. I had countless people talk to me about the process and… Read More A Word of Advice
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