Throw It Out
Amanda Depew, Social Media Editor
April 6, 2017
Filed under The Amanda Show
How do you know when you’ve had enough of that one shirt you have been keeping in the back of your closet for 3 years but never wore it since the 7th grade? How do you know when to get rid of that pair of shoes that have totally fallen apart but you won’t accept it? When do you being to clean o...
How to Find a Cheap Expensive Vacation
Amanda Depew, Social Media Editor
April 6, 2017
Filed under The Amanda Show
Everybody wants to go on vacation and have a great time, but at what cost? Take a look here to find out how to go somewhere expensive for a little less. Start with your budget that doesn’t included spending money. Spending money is always your own option with if you want to do extra things on your...
Let’s Have a Parking Lot Party
Amanda Depew, Social Media Coordinator
April 5, 2017
Filed under The Amanda Show
Country concerts are completely different experiences than any other types of music concerts. And I have been to many different types of concerts, rock, rap, pop, and few other in between. In my opinion the best way to experience country concerts is to see them at an outdoor venue. I always get lawn...
Why am I Running?
Amanda Depew, Social Media Editor
April 5, 2017
Filed under The Amanda Show
Running sucks. I hate running. That is what I say to myself over and over again as I continue to run. But I do it because it’s good for me. At least that’s what I’ve always been told. I’ve also been told that walking is better for you, but I only believe that to a certain extent. Recently...
Snowy Days
Amanda Depew, Social Media Editor
March 16, 2017
Filed under The Amanda Show
What do you do on your snow day? Do you sit inside like nothing happened? Do you take the opportunity to “spring” clean your house? Do you bake everything inside your kitchen? Do you go outside and go on an adventure? What is your snow day like? Everyone has their own snow day. Most people that...
Driving 101 with Amanda
Amanda Depew, Staff Writer
November 16, 2016
Filed under The Amanda Show
If you suck at driving, get off the road. Nothing gets to me more than people who don't understand the basics of driving. Did you even read any part of the manual before you got your permit, or did you just wing it? Did you not pay attention during the 5-hour course? Did you not take drivers-ed at all? I...
For the Love of Baking
Amanda Depew, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016
Filed under The Amanda Show
Baking is one of my favorite things to do. I do it all the time. My favorite thing to bake is cupcakes. I really enjoy it to the point where I almost decided to do it for the rest of my life. I applied to the Culinary Institute of America. I was also accepted. I browsed around the campus after vis...
The Everlasting Headache
Amanda Depew, Staff Writer
November 1, 2016
Filed under The Amanda Show
Ever have a headache? Ever have a headache that lasted more than a day? A week? A month? Almost a year? Well if you've ever made it to that last point, welcome to the life I had a couple years ago. When I was a freshman in high school, I had a chronic headache for 14 months straight. Some days my...
Halloween Will Never Get Old
Amanda Depew, Staff Writer
October 20, 2016
Filed under The Amanda Show
Cool weather, colorful leaves, and scary decorations all around. It’s Halloween time! Some of the best things to do during this time of the year is go to a haunted house. Even if you’re not a fan of being scared, it’s worth it. It may be a little pricey but most of the time, the more expensive...
So Long Soccer
Amanda Depew, Staff Writer
October 19, 2016
Filed under The Amanda Show
With two minutes left in the half, I’m sprinting down the field with the ball at my feet. As I approach the goal the defender comes at me, I go to make a turn around her. When I plant my foot, my leg doesn’t turn with me, just my knee. Next thing I know I’m lying on the ground not able to move...
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