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Backstage Spotlight: The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Posted on October 31, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Lynnae Boe, Writer
“I wear the chain I forged in life…I made it link by link, and yard by yard; I girded it on of my own free will, and of my own free will I wore it.” This famous quote from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is spoken through... Read more »
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Survival Guide for AP Human Geography
Posted on October 31, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Anna Bearrood, Writer
Interviews with two anonymous students who received fives on their final exams in in AP Human Geography last year yielded tips for this year’s students to do well in the class. The most time-consuming assignment was agreed to be... Read more »
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An Inspiring Artist with Aspirations: Elena Wolk
Posted on October 31, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Emily Betz, Writer
Elena Wolk has had a passion for art ever since she was little. With that passion, comes a lot of talent. Elena excels at fashion design and photography. She entered a sketch of a prom dress to a Seventeen Magazine contest. She... Read more »
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Book in Review: The Help
Posted on October 1, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Jessica Gotz, Writer
The Help has become more popular over the summer, especially with the release of a movie, also called The Help, based on the book. When I was reading this book, it reminded me of To Kill A Mockingbird. Both stories are giving the... Read more »
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Song in Review: Moves Like Jagger, Maroon 5
Posted on September 30, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Emily Hagen, Writer
Moves Like Jagger: The song that has been sweeping the nation. Top selling band Maroon 5 released this hit on June 21st and since then it has hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Award winning singer, Christina Aguilera, is also... Read more »
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Before the Lights: A Profile of One Talent Show Hopeful
Posted on September 30, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Abigail Gibbs, Writer
Talent Show Auditions were a hit! Asked what benefits the Talent Shows give kids, Mrs. Plante, one of the judges, responded “Definitely great confidence and self esteem.” She also established that Talent Shows are a great way for... Read more »
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Raptor Marching Band Storms the Nest
Posted on September 21, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Leah Guenter, Writer
“Annie Zacho, is your band ready?” These are words you might have heard if you recently went to the home football games. On Friday, September 16, the ERHS Marching Raptors stormed the Nest. Their show is titled “Ladies of Pop”... Read more »
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Band Awards A Big Hit
Posted on May 31, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Leah Guenter, Writer
The East Ridge High School Spring Band Awards Concert was a blast. It featured the Varsity Band, the Concert Band, and the Wind Ensemble. Each group played three very different pieces. The Varsity Band, aka the Freshman Band, started... Read more »
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Drama Review: Appointment with Death
Posted on May 11, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Jessica Gotz, Writer
East Ridge put on their spring play May 5, 6, and 7. Appointment with Death is a murder mystery by Agatha Christie. The Boynton family is ruled by Mrs. Boynton, a former prison warden who acts the part and will not let her stepsons... Read more »
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Book Review: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Posted on May 11, 2011Posted in A&E, Top Stories
Written by Jessica Gotz, Writer
City of Bones is the first book in a hot, new six book series, with the last two books yet to come out. Readers who liked the Hunger Games or Twilight may like this book series. I hated Twilight and loved this book, so you don’t... Read more »
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