Here and Now
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An Interview with Mr. Hulseman
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The Question of Greek Life: To Rush or Not to Rush
Why Greek Life has Been All Over the News in Recent Months By Pamela Lawrence Although opinions of Greek Life can depend on the individual and their personal preferences, there have been multiple negative experiences and incidents involving sororities and fraternities highlighted in national media that have tainted the name of certain chapters and…
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Merits of Campaigning
by Arianna Scott and Nora Gosselin Presidential candidates have used campaigning throughout this nation’s history, skillfully drawing in more active support and sparking impassioned reactions. Political campaigning, as old as our nation itself, is seen as advantageous and democratic– an expression of our freedom of speech, a strengthening of the open forum ideally at the…
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SR Art Show: A Visual Tour
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Zayn Malik Leaves One Direction
If you have opened a computer or stepped outside in the past week, you have probably heard that Zayn Malik, ⅕ of One Direction, has left the British boy band. Zayn, 22, has been a member of One Direction since their start on the X-Factor back in 2010. The band’s Facebook page released an official…
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Temporary Italians, Parisians, Peruvians, and Madrileñas
Students were invited this spring break to climb Machu Picchu, saunter along Parisian promenades, visit Italian ruins in the small town of Ostia, or explore Spain’s capital like a true madrileña. The language department at Stone Ridge hosted four trips, impeccably well-planned and unbelievably rewarding–not only because students were engrossed in the language they are…
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Fun Things To Do With Your Spring Break
As March comes to a close and spring break approaches, we find ourselves in the midst of exciting daydreams of seaside destinations, language and study abroad trips, and Netflix binges that the past few five-day weeks have prevented us from indulging in. However, this does not encompass all that spring break has to offer.…
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Why “Hitting Like a Girl” is a Compliment
“You hit like a girl.” “You can’t play with the boys, you’ll get hurt.” “Boys are naturally better athletes.” Society encourages these culturally constructed ideas and messages to infiltrate the minds of young girls, essentially stomping on their aspirations with a giant sexist foot. Little girls and boys alike have dreams of becoming leaders, astronauts…
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The Pros and Cons of Teen Employment
Between SAT prep courses, tough AP classes, sports practice, and other extracurricular activities, it’s hard for any Stone Ridge girl to find time to look for summer or year round jobs. From jobs that look great on your college resume, to ones that cheat minors out of equal pay, here is the breakdown of what…
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Is Uber Unsafe?
The first line to pop up on Uber’s website, “Tap a button, get picked up in minutes,” has attracted millions of customers, many of whom are teenagers. With an Uber account, you can request, ride, and pay for a private driver via your mobile phone. In addition, the app provides your exact location, the exact…