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Top 10 Cupcake Flavors, and why By Julia Reck 10. Vanilla – Some of you may think it’s a bit boring, but vanilla is number 10 because it comes in many branched flavors: vanilla bean, French vanilla, ect. It is also one of the common flavors in various candies, pastries, cakes, and other sweet things. […]

By Athya Uthayakumar Can you answer one of the world’s hardest riddle? Only 5% of Stanford Graduates got it, but 80% of kindergartners did. This is the question: What is it? It is a seven letter word, it precedes god, it is greater than god, it is more evil than the devil, and if you […]

By Athya Uthayakumar What now? You’ve finished reading your book, and you’re bored, once again. Why not play a game? Too babyish? Nope. Actually, there are lots of games you can play that may be fun. Here are some that you might find fun: Family Games: When you have a lot of people around, there […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]