In seventh grade I decided not to say the Pledge of Allegiance in Mr. Mark McHale's first hour band class at Wildwood Middle School. I don't know what exactly possessed me that morning, it might have been...
In kindergarten, I trusted that my sister would meet me after my class was dismissed and walk me down to Adventure Club, our after-school daycare. She was always there. I never had to sit alone and wait.
In...
When my older sister was 13 she became obsessed; Kristin and her friend watched "Pirates of the Carribean" for the first time when it came out in 2003 and fell in love with a very young, English pirate......
I figured something out. My brain has a capacity to work much harder and much more violently.
I just figured out this secret this year and ever since then my inspiration and ideas have heightened tenfold...
Editor prepares for life beyond high school.
There is a phrase that rattles the rickety bridge that connects between the time capsule of life so far--my room--nestled in the comforts of my parents'...
The phrase “YOLO” (you only live once) seems to be fizzing out. Even though the weird kiosks in the mall still sell neon shirts with YOLO in printed in black, I don't hear anyone using YOLO as justification...
1. The Ravens take the win: The Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers at the Super Bowl with a close final score of 34-31, Feb. 3.
2. A clear forecast: After the unexpected snowfall, Saturday,...
Every day when I arrive home from school I take a fat, quite nap. I rush up to my room barely saying “hi” to my parents and my four cats before I pass out. There is no time for “How was your day?”...
1. Scholarship forms are now available in the Guidance office: seniors going to college, university, or trade school may be eligible for scholarships. Stop by the Guidance office to pick up a form.
2....
In the late 60’s, the term “mod” was short for the term modern and referred to the style of dress that mirrored the British beat style of popular bands like The Kinks and The Who.
My family shares...
1. The Blues are back: The NHL lockout is officially over as of Sunday, Jan. 6. Even though over half of the 2012-2013 season was sacrificed during the lockout, it's now game time.
2. Scheduling window...
Since I can remember I’ve kept journals, from small notebooks filled with pink paper and Hello Kitty to the black leather Moleskin I own now.
In 4th grade, my pink pages consisted of things I deemed...
