When I first heard the sixth grade was going to Walden Pond, I wasn’t to excited. I mean, biking 18 mile ROUND TRIP didn’t sound like fun to me. And don’t get me started on how I felt about the hiking in this escapade. I was dreading the trip. But when I got on my […]
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Mom, I’m Bored …
By Athya Uthayakumar. We all know the phrase, “I’m bored”. Younger siblings, older siblings, even you (yes you!) have probably used this phrase. Well, instead of sitting there, do something! Read! Yes, read! Don’t know what to read? Here’s a list of books I highly recommend. Action books: I’d say James Patterson’s books have hard […]
I’m for Forlini’s Forever!!!
Forlini’s restaurant review By Alexis George Ah… New York City, the shining lights of Times Square, the sugary sweetness of Dylan’s candy bar, or the creepy yet amazing Madame Tussaud’s wax museum. I could go on forever, but I won’t. If you happen to be in New York, NY near Little Italy and Chinatown and […]
Do You Want to be “Abducted?”
Abduction Review By Alexis George I sit in my worn yet squishy seat, the intoxicating smell of popcorn in the air. But despite the so called distractions (girls squealing, and cell phones videotaping) my eyes are glued to the intense action on the big screen. Yes that’s right I’m talking about ABDUCTION the wondrous movie […]
Are First Impressions Good Impressions?
By Sarah Raines When you meet someone, what do base your first impressions on? Most people say that they base their first impressions on their first conversation with the person. But studies show that only 5% of first impressions are actually made from the content of the conversation. So what are first impressions really based […]
A Reason to Swaggerfully Make Your Exit
By Abby McCarthy “Wow! What a cute top!” you exclaim as you rifle through the rack at Macy’s. The shirt, a ruffled masterpiece in light shimmery charcoal grey, is miraculously on the 70% off clearance rack. Observing the price tag, you are dismayed to see three digits. You can’t help but stare open-mouthed at the […]
Interview With Ms. Galvani
By Julia Reck Q1: What is the best part about being an English teacher? A: I like talking about books. I also like helping kids find books they like. Q2: Who is your favorite author and why? A: I actually don’t have one. I find that different authors are good at different things. Some of […]
It Comes With A Price …
By Alexis George It comes with a price Have you ever wondered what it’s like to get older? I’m not talking like a couple years older but like 80. I myself have in fact thought about it. I sometimes say to myself, at 80 I’m going to look 40. But one can never know. But […]
Would You Like to Know???? What???
Hey Everyone! Listen up! Put down that Twinkie because you don’t know how much bad stuff is in that thing! Because I got something to ask you! Now be warned this might make you think a little more than you normally do (or can). If you could know when, where, how and why you die […]
Not Just Another Article About Sports
By Sharmila Mysore Sports…So many sports….big sports, small sports, sports on land, sports in the water, sports with rackets, sports with balls…anyway there are so many sports. Let me set the setting for you with 5 of my favorite sports! Just think, the agility the stamina, the perseverance, the energy, and the crowd goes wild! […]