by Francesca Burke Learning about new cultures has always been fascinating to me. It offers an opportunity to immerse yourself into a life that you are unfamiliar with and helps to improve your outlook on other countries and ethnicities. All cultures are interesting in their own ways but, a little over a year ago, I…
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By Francesca Burke Disney is the epicenter of joy and happiness for myself and many others across the globe. Once covid hit early last year, it became even more important to incorporate small elements of magic into my life as a way to help me pass the time during quarantine. Since the shutdown, Disney has…
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By Francesca Burke December marks our ninth month in quarantine and, if we look back to when this all started in March, we realize that a lot has changed. However, for the furry, four-legged friends in our lives, lockdown has been some of the best months ever. When you think about it, our pets have…
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By Francesca Burke 2020 has certainly been a year for the books, and this year’s Emmy awards were no exception. From the youngest recipient of best Lead Actress in a Drama Series to the record for most Emmy wins being broken by one hit TV comedy, this spectacular and socially-distanced awards show was unforgettable. In…
Read MoreBy Francesca Burke Most of us know Valentine’s Day as a holiday where we eat heart-shaped candies, get boxes of chocolates, and remind the important people in our lives how much we love and appreciate them. But have you ever stopped to think about the history behind this holiday? Valentine’s Day, also known as St.Valentine’s…
Read MoreBy: Francesca Burke With winter break quickly approaching, many students are looking for new Netflix shows to binge-watch during their time off. If you like hilarious sitcoms, look no further than “Schitt’s Creek”. This heartwarming comedy has 5 seasons; the newest and final season has just been released on Netflix. The show is about a…
Read MoreBy Francesca Burke If you went to middle school at HB, you know that the transition to upper school at HB can be pretty tough. From the new dress code to running from class to class, transitioning from middle school to upper school is a big jump. But does middle school at HB properly prepare…
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By: Francesca Burke Since 1923, Disney has been a profitable company bringing its magic across the globe. Today, Disney is constantly releasing new movies and products. And because Disney is such a big company and constantly evolving, it can be hard to keep up with everything going on. In this article, I will break down…
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