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Foodie and the Feast: Donuts: the devil in disguise?

Gargie Nagarkar, online news editor April 16, 2013

During any morning event, such as the honor roll breakfast, one food item can always be found next to the bagels and orange juice: donuts. This deadly breakfast food contains about 35% to 40% of trans...

The Little Things: a trending sun

Rachel Rogers, online editor April 11, 2013

If Mother Nature had a twitter, then she would tweet about the recent 90 degree temperatures, pollen, sweat, and shorts. It seems that the environment has switched directly from winter to summer, and many...

Niki’s Guide: keep emotion out of school

Niki May, staff writers April 11, 2013

Emotion can often play a role in the ability to focus and thrive in a school environment. Although there are factors that control a student and his or her mood, there are ways to eliminate the severity...

Niki’s Guide: dress appropriately for school

Niki May, staff writers April 9, 2013

Students getting a taste of summer this week need to be reminded that there is still one more quarter left in the school year. Though the weather deceives, it technically is still springtime and proper...

Niki’s Guide: compete to succeed

Niki May, staff writers April 5, 2013

Compete to succeed. Often students are naturally competitive and use this drive to enhance their athletic performance. This same principle can be applied to academics as well. As long as it maintains...

Niki’s Guide: go to the library

Niki May, staff writers April 3, 2013

Distractions can increase the difficulty level of completing homework. Doing homework sporadically with multiple breaks does not prove to be effective for some students. Though the South Lakes library...

The Little Things: bunnies act as panaceas

Rachel Rogers, online editor April 1, 2013

Returning to class after a long weekend is always hard, especially when faced with the looming end to the third quarter. Homework is important again, functioning before noon is essential, and students...

Niki’s Guide: create an action plan

Niki May, staff writers April 1, 2013

Sunshine, friend time, beaches, and vacations have come to an abrupt halt. Now that spring break ended, students should feel refreshed and ready to take on the fourth quarter. This is the last stretch...

Niki’s Guide: get ahead over break

Niki May, staff writers March 21, 2013

Spring break finally arrived and minds have traveled from schoolwork to vacation, sleep, or relaxation. Before students let their minds wander, they should look at spring break as an opportunity to...

The Little Things: more reassuring then Pepto-Bismol

Rachel Rogers, online editor March 19, 2013

As another winter comes to a close, many are reflecting not on the snow but on the severity of the flu season. According to many sources, including ABC news, the flu season this year showed as many as...

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