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By Sarah Raines On Friday March 11, Japan was struck by an 8.9 (now upgraded to 9.0) earthquake, creating a large tsunami with waves around 23 feet high. While we were in bed, the earthquake shook the whole country. Buildings swayed, glass shattered, and cars were swept away in the tsunami that followed the quake. […]

By Alexis George You whisper in your friend’s ear, “Don’t you just hate her sweater.” But whether you realize it or not hate is a strong word and can really hurt someone. The biggest thing with hate is saying you hate someone you barely even know. When I walk down the halls and hear someone […]

By Lauren McNamara Q: Mr. Griggs, I have heard that your the head custodian. Do you really like your job? A: Yes, I do like it. Q: How hard do you think your job is from a scale from 1-10, 10 being the hardest? A: It would probably be a nine. Q: What is your […]

Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never Review By Alexis George   This movie was one of the most amazing movies I have ever seen. Most people will walk into the theater with a negative attitude and walk out loving Justin, (me). Some people I know (they know who they are) have fallen on the floor in […]

By Alexis George You’re sitting on your couch, your dad is at work sitting at his desk all day. Your mom is sitting on the computer and your older sister is sitting down, talking on the phone. Spot a trend? Sitting has become a second nature. But the truth of the matter is if you […]

Could having your tonsils removed lead to weight gain?? That’s what recent studies have been looking into. Having your tonsils removed is a regular thing in the U.S. but studies have found that after having the surgery  you most likely will gain weight in the following years. Don’t be afraid though, they don’t know if […]

By Abby McCarthy `THE WAYSIDE INN Want something creamy and wholesome, with a flavorful, rich sauce? If you answered yes to that question, then the Wayside Inn is the perfect place for you. The Wayside Inn is a restaurant dating back to 1716, with the original colonial atmosphere, along with great service, and even better […]

By Alexis George Turducken Are you having turducken for dinner this holiday season? Well if you have no idea what turducken is let me explain to you now. Turducken is a chicken inside a duck inside a turkey. Get the picture? I polled some 6th grade students to see what their opinions on turducken were. […]

By Alexis George You just finish texting your best friend when you realize that you have a voicemail. As you start to listen an unfamiliar voice comes on, “Hi this is Jessica from Network health you should have received your package in the mail to subscribe to network health with your information. Please call this […]

This interview with Principal Gavron was conducted by Alexis George Q: What was your first reaction when you were told that Mr. Kavaleski was retiring? A: I knew that his plan was only to stay for a year when I became vice principal. But he ended up staying for two, which helped me because this […]