Much ado about ShakespeareMuch ado about Shakespeare The week before exams, Acting Ensemble B has been hitting the really old books. Shakespeare, to be specific. B’s students have been reading “Much Ado About Nothing.” “Much Ado About Nothing” is comedy about two pairs...
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[13 January 2012]
Dancing Alone vs. Dancing In PublicI dance like I should be on Broadway… In my room when the door is shut and there’s no one home. Dancing at public events, such as the iDance, or the upcoming Winter Formal, and my moves are lacking...
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[13 January 2012]
Bye bye 2011, hello 2012This final column of 2011 isn’t what I initially planned on writing about. I hoped to dive deeper into the quandary that was the Crosstown Brawl. Who was at fault, how was it handled, and what should be done in...
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[15 December 2011]
Man, myth, & Urban legendFor all you fans who loathe The Ohio State University, the school's 6-6 regular season finish provided you with plenty of comic material. Their loss to arch rival Michigan must have been icing on the cake. Well, I hope all...
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[7 December 2011]
Meeting your HS classmates: Lucy FarrWhat is something you like to do in your free time? I like to hang out with friends or destroy them in the newest obsession, Words with Friends. What are your hobbies or activities you participate in? I am...
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[1 December 2011]
Meeting your HS classmates: Shazia MalikQ: Have you been involved in any school related activities? A: I played tennis for the school. This would have been my sixth year playing, and my third year playing for Sycamore Q: What do you like to do in...
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[1 December 2011]
Pathways should be merged, limitedFace it. Students are individuals with unique needs. Not every pupil is capable of juggling multiple Advance Placement (AP) courses, while for others, an Academic science class is not enough of a challenge. Placing students into pathways based off...
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[22 November 2011]
Interview, public opinion place Sandusky vs. worldDisclaimer: The thoughts expressed in this article are solely of the columnist. I really hate jumping to conclusions, especially when dealing with sensitive subjects. It tends to get people in trouble. But Jerry Sandusky’s interview with Bob Costas lead me...
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[18 November 2011]
Joe Paterno: America’s tragic heroHe was doomed from the beginning. Did anyone really think that Joe Paterno would ever be able to coach again? You knew it was coming when the Penn State Board of Trustees scheduled an emergency meeting. Game. Set. Match...
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[11 November 2011]
Neighborhood rival awaits SHS in playoffsAs the high school football regular season winds down, the playoffs loom right around the corner. SHS has made the post-season cut, despite their loss against Mason and the results of the other games.. While the Battle of the Skies...
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[31 October 2011]
Mean, green (and white), rivalry machineSHS and Muhammad Ali. No, there isn’t a primary connection, but after reading this you’ll think there was. I’m not here to focus on boxing. I’m here to focus on a rivalry. The Rivalry. It’s not Sox-Yanks, but the hatred...
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[20 October 2011]
SHS saddles up for Mighty MiddiesIt’s finally time, the great “Week 8” game: undefeated team battles juggernaut. This is the type of game that schools make t-shirts for. All year long, the SHS Varsity football players have been waiting for their matchup with GMC...
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[13 October 2011]
Soccer seniors star in final home gameTheir season hasn’t exactly been a Cinderella story. The Varsity boys soccer team has had its fair share of ups, downs, and in-betweens this season, but on Tuesday, Sept. 27 the squad conjured up somewhat of a fairytale ending. On...
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[5 October 2011]