Why fasion trends are uselessModels strutting down the runway seem fabulous and powerful. However, the clothes are often too impractical, or mature, or inappropriate to incorporate into the average wardrobe. Following every single trend is not only impractical, it can be a nightmare...
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[18 January 2012]
Regina George all grown upHigh school drama was made infamous in 2004 with Mean Girls, starring Rachel McAdams and Lindsey Lohan. Since then, Lohan has gone from innocent girl in the scary jungle to one of the jungle animals herself, however it is...
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[18 January 2012]
SHS Band: Successful Winter ConcertThe final notes had been played and row by row, the members of the SHS Band took a bow. The audience responded to the concert with thunderous applause and cheering for the musicians on stage. After months of preparation...
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[14 January 2012]
Lack of printers, computers, annoy studentsUnlike last year, many students at SHS feel as though there is a noticeable lack of computer or printer availability around the school. “It’s a struggle sometimes when you need to print something at the last minute,” said Daniel...
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[13 January 2012]
Relay for Life races toward eventWith the kickoff meeting on Weds, Dec. 14 and the first team captain meeting on Tues, Jan. 3, Relay for Life has officially begun. Students are encouraged to sign up online as soon as possible. 25 teams from SHS...
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[13 January 2012]
Acting Ensemble prepares for semester examsAll students have been preparing for the challenging tests that mark the end of the first semester. For most, the exams involve many multiple choice and possibly short answer questions. For the Acting Ensemble class, however, a monologue is required...
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[13 January 2012]
Students question homework over breakInstead of catching up on sleep over winter break, a good portion of students could be found studying and doing homework. In this “free time”, teachers pile on homework and expect students to complete it. “Sleeping was nice. But...
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[13 January 2012]
Governor's Art competition challenges studentsFor the forty-second year, the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Competition is in commencement. The purpose of this contest is to provide young artists with the opportunity to advance their talent. The exhibition is open to all of Ohio’s 1,112...
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[13 January 2012]
Re-release reinforces Magnum’s successOf all the album success stories, Neutral Milk Hotel’s In the Aeroplane Over the Sea appears to be one of the most powerful. Jeff Magnum began Neutral Milk Hotel initially as a recording venture, a time to learn and...
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[13 January 2012]
Model UN expands horizonsModel UN members are in the midst of preparing for a conference at the University of Chicago. This will be the first year any Sycamore student has participated in this conference. “My sister goes to the University that’s holding...
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[13 January 2012]
Getting involved with TWLOHAGetting involved in volunteer work looks great on college applications! To Write Love on Her Arms is a great organization to get involved in. If you go to their website you can see all the different ways to help...
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[13 January 2012]
Q&A with Hayley Baas, 12, on lacrosseHayley Baas, 12, is a four year varsity player, co-captain of the lacrosse team, and a recent commit at Marquette University to play DI lacrosse. Baas began her career as a defender, usually marking up against the best player...
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[13 January 2012]
Students recuperate from break“Winter break was a blast. It is a shame that it had to end,” said Quincey Huchison, 10. For most students winter break is a time to “vegg” out, sleep late, and do whatever they want. In plain, students...
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[13 January 2012]
'Mockingjay' sells well, but sells out“Mockingjay” was the final installment in Suzanne Collins' popular trilogy. It was the longest book of the series, and also the worst book of the series. This novel lacked the finesse and excitement that the first novel, “The Hunger...
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[13 January 2012]
