By: Danny Sedlazek This school year, Ben Drew was a player on the THS Junior Varsity Boys Lacrosse team and a runner on the cross country team. Despite going to a military school during his middle school years, Ben is far from militant. In fact, I’d argue he’s the opposite. Ben is a simple boy … Continue reading
I demand a column by: Danny Sedlazek Last night I was feasting on some leftover Chinese food, sprawled with as little dignity as possible in an oversized denim beanbag that smelled vaguely of 12-year-old-Xbox-rage-filled sweat, watching the premier of the Behind the Music episode showcasing my favorite artist. The program was pushed out of … Continue reading
By: Meilan Solly When people imagine the future, the results are often quite different. Some hope for utopias, while others picture dystopias. Suzanne Collins created one of the most intriguing, complex, and memorable dystopian futures when she wrote The Hunger Games. This book catapulted Collins to fame, leaving her with millions of fans and one … Continue reading
By: Forest Langhorne Leesburg, VA- Science Research Project. Say those words in front of the average Honors Biology student and it inspires a reaction similar to that of getting a flu shot: one of a grimace accompanied by bluntly expressed distaste. However, the end of what many consider a horrible weight, and to others an interesting … Continue reading
By: James Cassar “I don’t use PowerPoint. I hope that doesn’t bother anybody.” In one sentence, Audubon Medal recipient and acclaimed naturalist Richard Louv opened his speech to over 100 eager environmentalists in the Husky auditorium. In those potent nine words, it was clear that this group wasn’t in Kansas anymore. It was back … Continue reading
By: James Cassar Fact: Relationships are expensive. Another fact: Prom tickets are expensive. The most logical conclusion would be to suck it up and go because girls eat up school dances like their data plans – they’re always hungry for more time with their loved ones, whether it’s their iPhone or their broke boyfriend. … Continue reading
By: Brandon Ford The Story of Heartbreak, Tragedy, and Duke Basketball As the final buzzer sounded during Lehigh’s 75-70 victory over Duke on March 16th, a Greek tragedy unfolded before our eyes. Duke players, who once had a confident and collected expression on their faces before tip-off, had that look replaced by despair and depression … Continue reading
By Dagney Palmer There’s more to your favorite children’s books than you think; Dr. Seuss’ stories have encouraged thousands of children to take an interest in reading, but Dr. Seuss also loaded his stories with thinly-veiled propaganda. With the recent release of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax in theaters across the country (in 3D!!!!) early in … Continue reading