Month: October 2018
Student Story: Learning Japanese Culture as a High School Diplomat
Emily Carder Featured Writer Poster clutched in hand, I self-consciously awaited the opening of the bus’s doors, surrounded by friendly yet unfamiliar faces as I wondered what the “best 10 days of my life” would hold. As the charter bus finally allowed the Japanese students packed within to come cascading out, I was carried … Continue reading Student Story: Learning Japanese Culture as a High School Diplomat
Answers to the October Edition Crossword
Across: 4. football 7. autumn 8. pumpkin spice 9. November 10. jack-o-lanterns Down: 1. spooky 2. Thanksgiving 3. Halloween 5. acorn 6. orange
What I’ve Learned Along the Way – Helpful Advice for Students
Greer Peacock Sports Editor Tips for Underclassmen: Always do all your homework the night before it is due. It is too stressful to save work to do the day of. Make your own Quizlets/note cards/study sheets instead of using someone else's. You will retain the information better and you'll create a great habit of doing … Continue reading What I’ve Learned Along the Way – Helpful Advice for Students
Fall Activities in RVA
Emme Levenson Sports Editor Ahh, its finally fall. It’s time to ditch the swimsuits and flip flops and replace them with flannels and boots. In Richmond and the surrounding areas there are many fun things to do in the fall. Especially with Halloween coming up, here are a few fun ideas for fall activities. Golf … Continue reading Fall Activities in RVA
Calling All Sushi Lovers
Grace Powers A & E Editor Restaurant: Kona Grill Price: $$ Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Though people normally associate sushi with cheap Kroger rolls or a fancy hibachi feast, Kona Grill provides a middle ground for a sit-down sushi meal. Located in West Broad Village, this restaurant serves a varied cuisine from salads to steaks and—of course—sushi. There … Continue reading Calling All Sushi Lovers
Mr. Inman’s Therapy Dog ‘Gus’ Helps Relieve Stress
Caitlin McSorley Editor-in-Chief “Sign up now!” echoed through the classrooms on Tuesday Oct. 2 when Renee Ferrell, Director of School Counseling, posted a Schoology message offering a link to a therapy dog session for students feeling stressed. The session had a limit space of ten students and filled up within minutes. Starting at 4:15 on … Continue reading Mr. Inman’s Therapy Dog ‘Gus’ Helps Relieve Stress
Kavanaugh Op-Ed
Mark Graff Editor-in-Chief Over the past couple of weeks, the United States has witnessed one of the most consequential events of modern American politics. Most reading already know what I’m talking about: the confirmation process of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. There have been countless takes on the process; quite honestly I feel like most of them … Continue reading Kavanaugh Op-Ed