After the bell rings at the end of eighth period, you walk against the tide of students rushing to the buses or their cars. You meet up with your teammates perhaps, head to the locker room and get ready for practice. Once or twice a week, you also spend the majority of your afternoon and…
Everyone has those days when everything appears to be going wrong and you need someone to talk to. Whether you’re having a bad day or need a schedule change, the counseling office is the place to go. Counselors have many jobs to fulfill for students in all grades. On average a counselor is responsible for…
From the beginning of sports, there have been disputes on whether the NCAA or NFL is more entertaining. Fans from both levels of sport have expressed their opinions and argue that their favorite of the two comes out on top. One aspect that differentiates the two is the fans. The NCAA has crazy shirtless teenagers…
When it comes to sports, every player on every team has a common goal: to win. This goal holds much more emphasis at the tail-end of the season when postseason (and sometimes championship) berths are on the line. But it isn’t that simple. The journey from preseason to postseason is long and arduous, and while…
As dusk approaches, your anticipation builds. Every passing minute feels like an hour. Emotions are running wild. You’ve been preparing for weeks and all of your hard work is destined to pay off. The time comes and you burst out your front door, beaming with glee. But, what you see surprises you. Kids, little ones,…
After three grueling years of taking the PSAT, the seniors finally got to avoid this pain. Rather than waking up early with the rest of the school, seniors on Oct. 11 got to sleep in and arrive at 9:30 a.m. to take a class picture in the bleachers. The slight rain and drizzle could not…
Ahhh, chile con queso, that hot, melted bowl of deliciousness that is a staple at most Mexican restaurants in the U.S. It tastes great whether you dip a chip in it or add it to your fajitas or tacos. You would think that making delicious queso is pretty simple. Put cheese in a bowl with…
