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Stress of school stealing time
updated February 26, 2013, 12:46 pm
Stress is rising for the students of SHS now more than ever considering exams are just around the corner.
“Exams are stressing me out so much. Since I’m a freshman, I don’t really know what to expect and I’m really starting to freak out,” said Margaret Skwara, 9.
There are many causes to stress. Some of the culprits of it include daily homework, quizzes, tests, and specifically per... READ MORE
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Flu outbreak hits hard
updated January 22, 2013, 6:56 pm
With flu season underway, people are taking many precautions to prevent sickness. However, some measures are more than just washing hands and disinfecting doorknobs. In New Jersey, state law requires all children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old to receive the flu shot in order to attend daycare, preschool, or kindergarten. The law went into effect in 2008, becoming the first state t... READ MORE
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More than disappointment for JV girls basketball
updated January 16, 2013, 11:04 am
The beginning of the season seemed promising; the JV girls basketballteam had seven returning players, two sophomores and five juniors, and the first few games were victorious.“I placed a friendly bet with a friend on the girls JV basketball game, and I lost the bet. The team is very unpredictable, some games the girls play great and other times things do not click,” said Jay Cobbs, 10.The JV ... READ MORE
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Snakes sneaking into our wardrobes
updated January 25, 2013, 12:23 pm
The thirst for cutting-edge fashion is a dangerous game for the fellow design and buying market. But what price would some of us pay to meet the trends?
A report released last month by the International Trade Centre has raised concerns over many aspects of the snake skin trade, most notably high levels of illegal trading.The python species traded most often from South-East Asia is the world's ... READ MORE
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Q&A with Chris Gribler, 9, on Ski Club
January 16, 2013, 9:28 am
Q: What and when is Ski Club?
A: “Ski Club is a club that meets every Tuesday throughout the winter to go skiing. We leave right after school and get back at about 9:00 pm.”Q: Where is Ski Club and how do you get there?
A: “Ski Club is at Perfect North, a place for skiing in Indiana. We get there on a school bus, and it usually takes about an hour each way.”Q: Why did you join Ski Club?
A:... READ MORE
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Winter track debates practices over break
updated January 22, 2013, 12:23 pm
For many athletic teams, Dec. 21 was not the last time they were in the school building during winter break. Coaches from teams such as football and basketball scheduled practices over the break. Though it may have been painful to pull oneself out of “break mode,” some athletes believed the practices to be beneficial in the long run. “It’s easier to get back into sports when you have p... READ MORE
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Varsity Hockey: Jason Beaudry, 9, injury
updated January 14, 2013, 10:58 am
One of the worst feelings you can experience is having something you have been working so hard on, and then have it be taken away instantly. Beaudry has spent the last two years preparing himself for high school hockey. He played on a travel team called the Junior Cyclones, a local club team that requires a lot of time commitment, but in return you get top coaching. Programs like this, with trav... READ MORE
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Boy's lacrosse starting season
January 12, 2013, 11:11 pm
Now that we have returned from winter break, the lacrosse practices are mandatory. Unlike before, where players could come whenever they wanted, now, everyone who is planning on playing in the spring has to come. “I am glad that the off-season is coming to an end and that the regular season is starting,” said Jacob Mather, 9. The team is looking forward to the season to begin because every... READ MORE
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Q&A with Asher Straubing, 9, on volunteering helping 3rd-8th graders learn how to play lacrosse.
updated January 22, 2013, 12:16 pm
Q. When and where are these clinics held?A. The clinics are held in the back gym of the high school from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Q. What is your favorite part about helping the kids?A. My favorite part about helping the kids is just to hang out and play with them. They are really fun, especially the younger kids.Q. How are the kids divided up?A. From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. the 3rd and 4th graders or... READ MORE
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