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Aladdin, the Timeless Fairy Tale and the Movie

Abigail Abd, Writer May 8, 2024

I’m sure you’ve heard of Aladdin. He’s been featured in Disney movies, but before that, he was the hero of an Arabian fairy tale told in One-Hundred and One Arabian Nights. The story of Aladdin...

Should You Join Marching Band?

Should You Join Marching Band?

Molly Spence, Assistant Editor May 1, 2024

Should you join marching band? If you're questioning whether to join marching band or not, as a member of the marching band, I would say, you should. Marching band is a fun experience for anyone involved....

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Book Review: Romeo and Juliet

Molly Spence, Assistant Editor April 17, 2024

A classic, one of the most famous Shakespeare plays, Romeo and Juliet. A tragedy, filled with romance and heartache, and in my opinion, one of the best plays/books written. Written in Shakespeare's early...

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Book Review: Matched

Abigail Abd, Writer April 17, 2024

I recently finished reading Matched by Allie Condie. I was originally motivated to read it because it was dystopian fiction, a genre I really enjoy. However, Matched could also be considered romance, which...

Harvard Graduate School of Education

Are Book Clubs and Lit. Circles Beneficial?

Abigail Abd, Writer April 10, 2024

My most recent book review was on Uglies by Scott Westerfield was actually a book I read for ELA. We were reading dystopian fiction literature circles.  This was actually my first time doing literature...

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Book Review: Uglies

Abigail Abd, Writer April 3, 2024

I just finished reading Uglies by Scott Westerfield. I thought it was a really exciting book. It’s the perfect blend of action, adventure, and romance. I would recommend Uglies to anyone who enjoys...

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Zodiac Signs and Their Meanings

Sabrina Larson, Writer March 27, 2024

Astrology has been around since the 3rd millennium, but do you know what it means, or do you know what each sign means? Astrology is the study and belief of how the stars moon and sun affect people's lives...

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Can You Judge a Book by its Cover?

Abigail Abd, Writer March 27, 2024

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” before. Is it true though? Statistics say about 75% of people use the cover to decide if they will purchase a book. That...

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Books for Grades Levels

Sabrina Larson, Writer March 20, 2024

Reading is all around us believe it or not. We read in school like by doing homework or having to read a book for a class. having to read books for classes but there are some really good books out there...

10 Reasons You Should Join Band

10 Reasons You Should Join Band

Abigail Abd, Writer March 20, 2024

Since I was little, I wanted to play trombone in my school’s band. I was so excited in fifth grade when I was finally old enough to join band. I’ve been playing trombone for almost three years now....

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Mental Health and Alcohol

Molly Spence, Assistant Editor March 13, 2024

Mental health and self-esteem make our world the world it is. Everybody has a reason to be here. Mental health nowadays, is extremely crucial to our world, along with self-esteem. In this series, I’ll...

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Book Review: Keeper of the Lost Cities (Graphic Novel Edition)

Abigail Abd, Writer March 13, 2024

In the past, I wrote an article about one of my all-time favorite books, Keeper of the Lost Cities. You can read the book review here.  Just a couple of months ago, the graphic novel version came out....

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