by Sydney Morrison ’13 I remember all the toys I used to have as a munchkin: American girl dolls, blocks, assorted colors of Play Doh. Nowadays, however, people would probably scoff at my inferior play things. They might not even consider them toys at all. Children’s toys sold today are just far more advanced. So advanced, in fact, I wouldn’t … Read More
Please print out and enjoy the Soduku puzzle below! If you press on the image below, you will be directed to a printable version. Solution:
by Leah Schroeder ’13 If in twenty seconds of insane bravery, you can develop a relationship with a perfect stranger, tell a girl you love her or even decide to buy a zoo, it is hard to imagine what could happen in two hours. In Cameron Crowe’s “We Bought a Zoo,” two hours is just enough time to fill the theater … Read More
by Shaan Verma ’13 America sells billions of dollars in weapons to countries across the globe such as Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and Greece. This act can be considered a threat to the nation as the selling of arms to these countries begs the question of whether or not America will be fueling another war. Even with surveillance and special … Read More
Girl’s Basketball, Boy’s Basketball Girl’s Basketball by Austin Tucker ’14 After opening the season with two losses, the girl’s basketball team has won three straight games including a 45-33 win over rival, Magruder. Seniors Alia Smith and Katie Ruth have played big roles in the team’s recent success. Smith had 29 points and 9 rebounds in the team’s 64-61 overtime … Read More
Please print out and enjoy the crossword below! If you press on the image below, you will be directed to a printable version of the crossword. Please do not put spaces between words. Answers: Across 4. Menorah 5. Six 9. Applesauce 11. Lights 12. Eight Nights Down: 1. Dedication 2. Hanukkah Song 3. Dreidel … Read More
by Brett Melnick ’12 As the NBA season is right around the corner, teams are working hard to acquire players they feel will make strong contributions to their organizations. A handful of player transactions occur over the course of a season, and very few are overturned for any reason besides the failing of a fitness test. Recently however, NBA Commissioner, … Read More
by Ashley Yen ’14 Final exams test what we have learned in a semester. A question to think about is how long are we going to retain this information after the final exam? Do students learn to gain knowledge for themselves because they are interested or are they learning just to pass the test? These questions can be answered by … Read More
by Amanda Harrington ’12 The five member panel of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) now recommends that states ban all driver use of cell phones and other portable electronic devices; This includes hands-free use. Currently 30 states and the District of Columbia have laws against phone use while driving. The recommendation is based on a deadly highway pileup that … Read More
Breakdance Club: At the Winter Pep Rally on Friday, December 16, the Sherwood break dance club pumped the crowd up with their energetic break dance routines. Poms: The Poms preformance from the Winter Pep Rally on Friday, December 16.