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The True Meaning Of Cross Country

The True Meaning Of Cross Country

“A lot of people run a race to see who is fastest. I run to see who has the most guts, who can punish himself into exhausting pace, and then at the end, punish himself even more. Nobody is going to win a 5,000 meter race after running an easy 2 miles. Not with me. … Continue reading

Harlem Shake: Drop It?

Harlem Shake: Drop It?

One of the most recent fads to hit the high school and American media stage is the Harlem Shake. It is a dance where one person, usually wearing a mask or helmet, is dancing to a techno beat as the people around them go about their normal everyday business. Once the beat “drops” and the … Continue reading

The Man with Two Faces and a Special Challenge

The Man with Two Faces and a Special Challenge

“Don’t let your character change color with your environment. Find out who you are and let it stay its true color.” – Rachel Scott You know what I find so funny about this generation? We are a generation of many colors. Bright, dull, or even ugly. But, we fail to find our true colors. We … Continue reading

Lockdown: Are You Safe?

Lockdown: Are You Safe?

After the recent Sandy Hook school shooting, the lockdown procedures in schools everywhere have been changed to ensure the highest level of security to the students and faculty. Last week, North Rockland High School had a school-wide lockdown drill. The class that I was in at the time had brought up their concerns toward this procedure. … Continue reading