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Wood proudly brandishes the poster for the New York City Broadway and the Arts 2015 tour. The brand new tour was announced for high schoolers this week.

New Trip, New York

Alexa Geidel, Editor-In-Chief • May 5, 2014

It was announced last week that in the Spring of 2015, the Horizon Honors Travel Club will welcome a new branch. Previously offering only middle school Washington DC or Boston trips and high school European...

The sun filters through birch trees in Hayward, Wisconsin. Spending time outside encourages creativity and strong bonds with friends and family.

Getting Away From the Great Indoors

Emily LaBatt, Columnist • May 5, 2014

As the popularity of electronics and video games increases, it is important to keep a balanced life, and still spend time enjoying fresh air and nature. The youth of the 21st century might not be interested...

The 2013-2014 officers pose with NHS advisor following the induction ceremony. From left to right: President Manu Kondapi, Secretary Lauren Arenas, Adviser Charles McLaughlin, Treasurer Anja Asato, and Vice President Jillian Whitson.

National Honor Society Induction

Serge Hattasch, Columnist • April 29, 2014

National Honor Society (NHS) held its annual induction ceremony on April 10 to welcome select students into the prestigious society. Inductees and their families attended the ceremony which started with...

During the Washington Workshops Congressional Seminar, students were released to spend one of their mornings on Capitol Hill, visiting representatives and senators and exploring the area. These three students pose in front of the Supreme Court Building, celebrating the fact that DOMA was repealed only hours before.

Experiences of a Lifetime: Summer Programs

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor • April 25, 2014

This past weekend, I sat in utter confusion in front of my computer screen with my homework strewn across the table as Sunday night came to an end. I thought I’d been working all weekend, and somehow...

8th grade student, Luke Butler, is reading with the class. Mrs. Neel’s 8th grade Humanities class was reading The History of Us.

Why Reading Over Listening?

Erica Kendree, Columnist • April 21, 2014

Many books have options for audio rather than standard reading. But is that really better than seeing the words and visualizing it in your head? Do all the benefits of reading books - knowledge, word comprehension,...

Anna Cochrane listens to an audiobook in the media center. Students have the option of listening to books online.

All Books Created Equal – Audiobooks

Devon Urquiza, Columist • April 21, 2014

Listening to books on audiobooks or podcasts is an interesting way to experience a good book. Many people who enjoy reading books dislike the idea of listening to a book because it “takes away from...

Here is one of the Spring decorations, an Easter wreath. Many of these decorations had fun, sprightly colors with fun little characters and/or objects.

National Junior Honor Society: Helping the Elderly

Maggie Kenzler, Columnist • April 21, 2014

Over this entire school year, members in National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) have shown their kindness and caring hearts to elders by creating decorations. Over this recent week, the students put together...

This is how my hair looks most of the time, and believe it or not, but you too can do the exact same thing! Many people don’t think that they can look good with pixie cuts, but as long as you find one for your face shape, you can rock it!

Le Pixie Cut

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief • April 14, 2014

Once upon a time, there was a shy girl with a serious love for Les Miserables.  After reading most of the book and watching the 2012 movie, she decided that she needed to do something with her fine, limp...

Mitch Albom speaks with his beloved teacher and friend, Morrie Schwartz. Albom met with Schwartz for 14 consecutive Tuesdays to discuss life’s greatest lessons.

Book Review: Tuesdays with Morrie

Manu Kondapi, Campus Life Editor • April 14, 2014

Books usually don’t make me too emotional. So when Tuesdays with Morrie reduced me to tears, I knew I had come across something special. A story of a rekindled relationship, Tuesdays with Morrie chronicles...

A Boys’ B team basketball game, which is a voluntary after-school activity. Some people are not athletically inclined, which makes systems like this perfect for a person who doesn’t want to participate in sports.

Physical Education: A Tale of Woe and Sorrow

Addy Bennett, Editor-in-Chief • April 14, 2014

Envision this: You are an athletically challenged student.  You can’t run, throw or catch, hit a ball with a bat, toss a frisbee, anything.  It is then that you are thrust into an insane sports game,...

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