A brief history of Easter
March 20, 2013
by CHRISTINE ABRAHAM Photographer Easter is celebrated all over the world to recognize the resurrection of Jesus Christ, though many of the activities we participate in have nothing to do with that. Easter has not always been about coloring eggs, bunnies, or egg hunts. The name Easter comes from the... Read more »
Sneaker review: Air Jordan Retro ‘Stealth’ 10
March 2, 2013
by MATT DEVITO Staff Writer The Air Jordan Retro ‘Stealth’ 10 were re-released on Wednesday, February 7 only at Finish Line. The shoe is made of mostly suede in the upper section followed by a soft leather and rubber midsole. The outsole at the bottom of the shoe is a classic rubber with... Read more »
India versus America
March 1, 2013
by RAKSHA DONDAPATI Staff Writer I arrived in India over the summer and journeyed across the country, learning about the culture and seeing the sights, realizing how different it is from America. My first stop was Bangalore, with my mother’s family. There, I discerned the familial diverseness of the... Read more »
Technology advances hit the library
March 1, 2013
by ANDREA FRENCH Section Editor Our town’s well-known public library is opening a technology center called ‘Studio M’ where you can go experiment and play with all kinds of technology for which we are so fortunate to have access. The official grand opening of Studio M is on Saturday,... Read more »
Valentine’s Day gifts and activities
February 11, 2013
by CHRISTINE ABRAHAM Photographer It is February, and you know what that means – it is the month of love with a special day called Valentine’s Day where lovers express love for one another by offering flowers, romantic cards, and other gifts. “I think it’s a nice day to show... Read more »
Mental health reform and gun control
January 4, 2013
by ANDREA FRENCH and ALISON LEVIER Section Editors In the wake of the horrible tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut, many questions regarding the safety of the nations’ citizens have become the top priority. The two biggest questions that haunt the grieving country involve gun control... Read more »
Bad baby names
January 4, 2013
by ANDREA FRENCH Section Editor In the aspect of raising children, everything changes with time. One main thing that has changed over the years is what the name of the child is going to be. There are so many different names that are being made up, spelled differently or changed for any gender. Overall,... Read more »
10 budget buys for the holidays for men
December 10, 2012
by MATT GORDON Editor-in-chief The holidays are right around the corner and finding the perfect low-budget gift for the men in your life may not be as easy as it seems to be. Here are 10 perfect gifts for guys that are highly acclaimed and easy on your wallet: 10. Slippers- Anyone would enjoy a comfy... Read more »
Christmas activities
December 10, 2012
by CHRISTINE ABRAHAM Photographer For the people that celebrate it – Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. It’s the one month where there are many things to do, places to go, and things to see; the one special time where family and friends come together to spend this spectacular... Read more »
Keep an eye on donations
December 10, 2012
Emphasizing the importance of researching charities by EMILY FODOR Section Editor Donating to charities and causes is a selfless and generous act intended to benefit the less fortunate or ill; however, people need to know where and what their money is doing for a charity before they go into their pockets... Read more »
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