10 Things That Make Halloween Awesome!
Kimberly Franco, Staff Writer
October 27, 2016
1. Free Candy! 2. Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back! 3. Apple Picking is a thing. 4. Black, Black and More Black! 5. It’s okay to be a Witch! 6. Lingerie is publicly acceptable! 7. The New Season of American Horror Story is out! 8. Dressing up as anything but you! 9. It’...
7 Ways You Know You’re Hangry
Amanda Depew, Staff Writer
October 20, 2016
Hangry is a term for people that get hungry easily and have all sorts of emotional symptoms. It mainly happens to people that eat every hour or so of the day and can’t go without food. You can’t tolerate anyone. You’re normally such a people person but if you haven’t eaten, you just wa...
8 Reasons Why Fall Is The Best Time Of The Year
Laine Griffin, Associate Editor
October 18, 2016
1. Halloween You can dress up and be whoever you want to be for one night. No judgment. Well, maybe a little. 2. Thanksgiving Food food food food. Rest. Food food food food. Football and rest. Food food food food. Desert. Food food food food. Nap. Repeat. 3. Football Redskins record: 4-2...
12 Signs You Are Obsessed with Supernatural
Weronika Raczek, Digital News Editor
October 13, 2016
Supernatural has been on the air for 11 years and is going into its 12th season. Here are a few signs that you know you are completely and utterly obsessed with the show. Just in time for the season 12 premier tonight! Enjoy!! 1. Your reaction when you hear anyone out in public talking about Su...
12 Signs You Have ODD (Obsessive Dog Disorder)
Kayla Simas, Managing Editor
September 21, 2016
1. Your camera roll is filled with pictures of your dog. 2. You cancel your plans because the thought of leaving your pup breaks your heart. 3. You love to watch him sleep. 4. Your dog is always allowed to call shotgun. 5. You dress your dog up for any occasion and take photos to be fest...
How to Celebrate a Holiday Birthday
Christine Cassolino, Staff Writer
April 24, 2016
So naturally anyone would believe that having a birthday on a holiday is an awesome thing. Its an easy way to have all your family and friends remember the day and make sure that they all say happy birthday and shower you with love and presents. Well it’s the exact opposite. Holidays are a day for...
10 Reasons to Exercise
Chris Telford, Staff Writer
April 22, 2016
Exercising daily is essential for your health. Here is a list of various benefits of working out and staying fit. The more you workout the better shape you will be in long term. 1. Improve breathing & breath control 2. Reduce blood pressure & stress 3. Increases your metabol...
8 Things you should know about South Korea
Ga Young Yoon, Staff Writer
April 22, 2016
Seoul Seoul is the capital of South Korea. It is a big city where hyper modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and traditional cultures such as Buddhist temples and palaces coexist. What you see in the picture is the coexistence of traditional palace gate, Sungnyemun Gate and high tech ...
8 Los Angeles Stereotypes
T. Parisha, Staff Writer
April 21, 2016
Ricky does not get shot in Compton everyday During the 90’s LA was one of the most dangerous cities in America. But now things have changed and areas such as Compton, Long Beach and South Central are not as dangerous at they use to be. Earthquakes do not happen as often as people thi...
8 Reasons to use Peppermint Oil
Faith Rodriguez, Staff Writer
April 7, 2016
For the past year and half, all I heard of was the benefits of coconut oil, although I know coconut oil has been used for way longer than that. Coconut oil is used for a whole lot o stuff. However, can we jus praise Peppermint Oil for a minute. So, let me tell you 10 reasons to use it: 1. Encourages Cleane...
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