Why I cut my ‘fro
Daniel Dolford, Staff Writer
May 22, 2013 • 21 views
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Some may know or refer to me as "the kid with the awesome afro." This label that I’ve embraced wholeheartedly has been used for years and I viewed it as the perfect, distinct reference towards myself. Sadly, the tragic and inevitable trip to the barber was made recently, resulting in the loss of... Read more »
Adderall abusers attain unfair advantages
Madeline Quam , Staff Writer
May 22, 2013 • 9 views
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I normally don’t care what stupid things other people do, but when it prevents me from succeeding, I’m furious. Talk has been ensuing of students using Adderall to enhance their scores on the SAT, ACT and AP exams. We live in an extremely competitive society and all of these pressures can cause... Read more »
Do we Need Better Gun Control Laws?
Casey Craig, Staff Writer
May 17, 2013 • 21 views
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In the past year, the nation experienced various acts of terror using firearms, including the Dark Knight Rises screening shooting and the deaths of 26 children and staff at Sandy Hook Elementary. This series of events has sparked a question in the minds of many Americans: Should the government place... Read more »
Send-off: Various feelings for a various group
Nadiya Fakhar, Staff Writer
May 6, 2013 • 82 views
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IB senior send-off was a day full of various emotions in the auditorium. IB seniors spent their last day of high school on April 30 in Positive Park until they were taken into the auditorium where as tradition follows, IB faculty and fellow peers sent them off. Personally, as an IB senior, the send-off... Read more »
Reaction to the Boston Marathon Bombing: we cannot turn to prejudice
David Blanchard, Staff Writer
April 23, 2013 • 65 views
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It was a great day for the people of Boston. The Boston Red Sox had just defeated the Tampa Bay Rays. Afterwards, nearly 25,000 participants were participating in the 117th Boston Marathon. On a day that is so cherished, terror and fear took eclipsed people’s minds. Two bombs, separated by mere... Read more »
The positives are unappreciated
Roksana Borzouei, News Editor
April 3, 2013 • 97 views
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One of my most beloved memories at Hillsborough is the day Mr. Digenova taught my class in Positive Park. Mr. D knew he was losing our attention to the park, so we spent the hour sitting on the steps inside while he stood and taught. I don’t know if we paid better attention, but the joy all of us had... Read more »
Violence on TV leads to needless bloodshed in society
Malvika Bapna, Correspondant
April 3, 2013 • 94 views
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With the many shooting tragedies that have occurred over time, it is questionable as to whether TV shows with serial killers are the reason for these misfortunes. These TV shows with serial killers seem to blame it on video games that involve guns and shooting. FX Chief John Landgraf said, "But as an... Read more »
Living in the moment
Vijata Patel, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013 • 87 views
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In elementary school, we were influenced by our parents. We dress conservatively. We were gullible. We never cussed. In middle school, we were more influenced by our friends. We started to argue with our parents. By this time, we think we know more about everything from drugs to 'the way things work.'... Read more »
Letter: SGA responds to the ‘Mr. Irrisistible’ opinion column
Tyler Mills
April 3, 2013 • 72 views
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Dear Editor, On the day of the Mr. Irrisistible contest, each young lady received a heart beaded necklace that kicked off the game "Mr. Irresistible." The object of the game was for HHS boys to wow the girls in exchange for their beads, by being chivalrous. As a former contestant and SGA representative,... Read more »
Editorial: Teacher observations not making the grade
April 3, 2013 • 57 views
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Throughout the year, students have seen what a complete difference a teacher evaluator can have on the overall atmosphere in a classroom. With an evaluator in the room, some teachers become nervous, others continue on their regular lesson plan and some change not only their teaching style, but their... Read more »