I’ve rewritten the first sentence of this about 15 times. Proof that being an editor has infiltrated my very being. It’s difficult to put four years into words. Newspaper has helped to define my experience here. And now, something that has been a constant in my life for four years,Continue Reading
Most people would be consumed by just working on a doctorate. After a year as principal, Jeffrey Litz has proved his ability to multi-task by working towards his doctorate, learning and executing the responsibilities of a new job and even subbing in an IB Biology class. While the job title was new,Continue Reading
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Whether or not you’re a vegetarian, you should try out Amma Vegetarian Kitchen in Vienna. The authenticity of their South Indian food is evident even before you take your first bite. As soon as you step into the restaurant, you are greeted with the smells of strong curry reminiscentContinue Reading
You know that March Madness pool you put a couple bucks into? You probably didn’t think much of it, but participating in gambling is illegal. That’s right, illegal. When it comes to March Madness or the Superbowl, illegal gambling is kind of like jaywalking: it’s against the law, but noContinue Reading
A student-written script sounds more like a theatre project than the basis for a black box production, but for senior Liz Carlson, The Ukulele doubled for both. Both endearing and charmingly awkward, The Ukulele sold out all five shows. Producing the show was unique in that the cast and directorsContinue Reading
I’ll just say it: at heart, I’m a procrastinator. Being an IB student will do that to you (that’s my excuse, anyway). Normally I come home after practice and plop down on the couch to watch television for at least an hour before I start my homework. And when I doContinue Reading
It’s called the swim AND dive team. But what you may not know is that diving is only worth the points of one event, compared to the 11 swimming events that generate points. With many close results in the meets, the team has relied on the extra points from divingContinue Reading
Though you might be deterred by the dingy outside appearance, the interior of Viet Aroma is warm and inviting. We were greeted by painted murals and Christmas lights decorating the walls. The menu is almost overwhelming; there was a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes for us to choose from. TheContinue Reading
I’ve had the rug ripped out from under me (sorry for the passive voice). The metaphorical English essay structure rug, that is. My whole English career, I’ve been told to write 5-paragraph essays. Start with an introduction and a thesis, but don’t actually talk about the elements of literature thatContinue Reading