You finally made it: the glorified second semester of senior year. You’ll be skipping classes, getting C’s with no repercussions and finally beating Sanchez in a fight. Or at least, that’s what most people think of when they think of being a second-semester senior, or an SSS. It’s true—second-semester...
My sister Jacqueline is three years older than me but four grades above in school. We shared absolutely everything, from clothes to the responsibility of cleaning the fish tank, and even a room for a little while. Growing up, I assumed she would always be just right on the other side of the...
Throughout their lives, children are taught to weigh the risks associated with anything they choose to do. Yet sports, and football in particular, have long been an exception to this thought process. While football may be one of the most beloved and popular sports in the United States, it has...
By: Laurel Comiter
As an incoming freshman, I thought that I could finesse the Gunn system and get away with a year-long prep instead of physical education (P.E.) by being on a school sports team for all three seasons. This, however, only proved how unschooled I was. Blinded by the new concept...
Unlike most high school students who either attend a sum- mer camp or work as camp counselor, juniors Micah Alon, Malia Jefferson and Valerie Ruelas started their own. Kids Soccer Summer Camp (KSSC) ran last summer from June 19 to 23 at Greer Park and accepted all genders from ages 7 to 10 regardless...
By: Laurel Comiter
Familiar faces join this year’s boys basketball team as it gets ready to take on another season. Many returning players hope to have an even better season. Junior Evan Dray is confident that their team dynamic will lead them to a successful season. “We definitely have a chance...
By: Laurel Comiter
In order to fully immerse yourself in the hypebeast culture, you must know how to truly and unoriginally flex on ‘em. Whether it’s spending a ridiculous amount of money on sunglasses or a tee-shirt or referring to your Swatch watch as your “ice,” boosting your...
By: Laurel Comiter
Step One: Talk to their friends
Going in blind is always an option, but if you can, ask their friends about their homecoming plans. Find out if they have someone in mind already, or if they just want to go with a group of friends.
Step Two: Sleuth a little
If you have never...
By: Laurel Comiter
Students who participate in athletics outside of school have busier schedules than the average student. ey have to balance school, homework, social life and sports—everything the average student must manage and more. However, this should not be a reason to be excused from participating...
Unlike how many friendships begin, Mikaela and I were forced into one. Not only are my sister and her oldest brother best friends, but our parents are about as close as four people can get. So it was obvious that at one point, one of us would have to break the ice and see if a friendship lay underneath....
Written by Laurel Comiter
When we were younger, there was always an excuse to add another Webkinz to the collection whether it was a birthday, holiday, or even just saving up allowance money. Created in 2005, Webkinz seemed like any other stuffed animal, yet it was so much more. Attached to every...
Written by Laurel Comiter
Cycling
A new fitness craze, cycling, has taken over in recent years. Classes such as SoulCycle and Equinox have become a new popular form of working out for several reasons. Cycling has been shown to release bursts of endorphins, chemicals which reduce stress and anxiety....
