Strickland Seeks Revenge After Injury
Ethan Hurlburt, Columnist
June 4, 2017
Filed under Features
Major League Baseball has suspended Washington Nationals Bryce Harper for three games for charging the mound after being hit by a pitch on May 29 against the San Francisco Giants. He was also issued an undisclosed fine. Harper was up at-bat in the eighth inning when he was drilled in the hip with...
Great Job! 10 Weird Careers That Actually Sound Pretty Awesome
Pradyoth Velagapudi, Columnist
June 2, 2017
Filed under Features
Corporate cubicle slave, or horse chiropractor? McDonald’s cashier or professional mermaid? Here are 10 unconventional careers that definitely better than your average, everyday jobs. Gum Remover Have you ever seen those stubborn wads of gum on the street or the sidewalk that keep getting st...
Caffeine: Life Saver or Life Taker?
Justin Kelliher, Columnist
May 31, 2017
Filed under Features, Student Opinion, Uncategorized
Davis Cripe was a healthy 16-year-old teen who overdosed on caffeine. Cripe collapsed at his high school and died at a hospital after consuming a large soft drink, a latte, and an energy drink over a period of three to four hours. This is a prime example of what happens when you consume caffeine prod...
Summer Drink for Fun Under the Sun
Kylee Golden, Columnist
May 31, 2017
Filed under Features, Food, Uncategorized
This raspberry peach lemonade takes about 15 minutes to make and is tasty, fun, and refreshing. It is the perfect summer drink for laying out by the pool or hanging out inside watching some Netflix. Ingredients: Produce 1 peach, sliced 4 peaches, fresh 1 cup raspberries, fresh ...
Zesty Zippity Zucchini Bread
Ethan Hurlburt, Columnist
May 28, 2017
Filed under Features, Food, Uncategorized
Zucchini bread is an all-time favorite in my family, filled with wonderfully aromatic spices like cinnamon. If you're ever looking for a breakfast substitution or a quick snack, zucchini bread is packed with flavor and love in every loaf. You can simply smack some butter on it like you’re a famous ch...
Lofty Goals of Lofthouse Cookies
Taylor Terreri, Editor of F&E
May 28, 2017
Filed under Features, Food, Uncategorized
My favorite cookies are the ridiculously sweet, melt-in-your-mouth Lofthouse Cookies. I have always wanted to recreate these cookies, so much that it has been a lifelong goal of mine, so I decided to live life to the fullest and find out how. Ingredients: Dough 1 cup sugar ½ cup butter (softened to...
Holy Cow! Six Myths About Hinduism Debunked
Pradyoth Velagapudi, Columnist
May 28, 2017
Filed under Diversity
Hinduism is a rich and interesting religion that not many non-Hindu people fully understand. Here are six myths about Hinduism, debunked.
Read more »Potato Salad Packs a Punch
Justin Kelliher, Columnist
May 28, 2017
Filed under Features, Food, Uncategorized
Potato salad is an awesome side dish or main dish for summer foods, and is a great choice for a summer cookout. Sometimes store bought potato salad can taste a bit funky, so a homemade option is always appreciated. Ingredients: 5 pounds potatoes, peeled & quartered 5 celery ribs, diced 4 large dill pi...
Party-Perfect Pasta Salad
Hannah Browning, Columnist
May 28, 2017
Filed under Features, Food, Showcase, Uncategorized
Ingredients: 1 box of pasta (any type) 1 bottle of Italian dressing 1 cucumber 1 red bell pepper 1 orange bell pepper Broccoli (to taste) Celery (to taste) Shredded parmesan cheese (to taste) Steps: Cook pasta according to instructions on the box; drain. While the pas...
Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade
Mya Smith, Columnist
May 28, 2017
Filed under Features, Food, Uncategorized
This fun drink is perfect for a hot day as it helps cool you down during summer break. Ingredients 2/3 cup white sugar (superfine is best) 2/3 cup water 1 and 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ~4-5 whole large lemons 2 cups ice cubes 3 c...