By Durra Al-Assaad In August, all our hearts broke when we found out the news- Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth broke up. We had been rooting them since the movie “The Last Song” came out. They dated from 2009 until 2013 when they broke off their engagement. They needed the time to explore themselves and…
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Gabby Quintana During the cold season, there is a warmth that wraps around you inside the comfort of your home. As you huddle into a blanket and the sink into the abyss of your television, the magic of the holiday season is magnified. In a seemingly distant and foreign world, is a holiday love. This…
Read MoreThe 13 Icelandic Santa Clauses
By Lóa Schriefer Instead of having one Santa Clause, Iceland has 13. For the 13 nights leading up to Christmas Eve you are left with a present in your shoe, the shoe must be in a window, or the Santa Clauses won’t see them. Each night, one of the 13 men will visit your home…
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The Life of a Junior Taking Six AP Classes
By Yasmin Ahuja Each year of my high school career, I have willingly jumped into a new, fast-paced course load that constantly keeps me on my toes. Freshman year it came in the form of Honors French and math. Sophomore year was all Honors in addition to Computer Science. And this year, the feared 11th…
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Adorable Celebrity Animals: Norbert the Dog
By Emma Esteves Last year, I started to write about celebrity animals (like Doug the Pug and Lil Bub) who have gained more fame and popularity than I will probably ever achieve in my entire life. I enjoyed creating these and hopefully people enjoyed reading them too. So, with an empty mind and no ideas…
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Thanksgiving Traditions and Food
by Grace Mansour Since Thanksgiving was recently, I thought it would be fun to ask around and see what everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving foods are. For me, I love mashed potatoes and stuffing and of course pie. Some of my friends said that they loved potatoes, gravy, turkey, pumpkin, and apple pie. Also, sweet potatoes with…
Read MoreCompetition for the Pumpkin Spice Latte
By Galia Madfis I go to starbucks almost everyday on the way to school. It may seem excessive, but I need my caffeine boost in the morning. When fall started, I was really excited because it meant I could finally order my favorite drink, the pumpkin spice latte. I love pumpkin spice lattes, even though…
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