Here and Now
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Evolution of Popular Dances: Whip, Nae-Nae, Dab
The “Do it Like Me” challenge, which repeats the line “Ooh ooh aah aah ay ay turn up Bet you can’t whip like me, can’t milly rock like me, can’t hit the quan like me” is a widely popular dance routine and is often performed in school hallways and even on the street. Dances like…
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Attempting to Mold a Community Grounded in the Mutual Respect of Justices Scalia and Ginsburg
As I sit in Room 380 during Friday break, I listen intently to the passionate voices of my peers. Although I have never before attended a Spectrum meeting, I am strangely comfortable in my new environment and feel warmly welcomed by those who sit beside me. No one looks at me strangely, wondering why the…
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Technology Has Doubtlessly Altered Our World; Is It Overused?
Can you imagine spending a single day without your phone? No way to communicate with your friends, unable to check if your favorite celebrity posted anything on social media. It’s pretty hard to envision, isn’t it? It’s undeniable that people spend a large amount of time on their phones. If you walk into the library…
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Delving into Beyonce’s Controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show
The day before her controversial Super Bowl performance, Beyoncé released her first single after a two-year hiatus. “Formation,” with an accompanying music video set in New Orleans, represents a new sound for Beyoncé, and it is seen as an unapologetically black anthem that has an upbeat, hip-hop sound originating from Houston, her hometown. Speaking to…
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Gilmore Girls Revival
The coffee-drinking, quick-witted, dynamic mother-daughter duo of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore will be back and better than ever in the revival of Gilmore Girls. The show has confirmed its return as a revival with four episodes that will be coming to Netflix at an unconfirmed date. According to a press-release from Netflix, each episode will…
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Rosie Rivera Championing the Sport of Throwing
Among her peers, Rosario Rivera is known as a quiet leader, inspiring others with her perpetual kindness and generosity. Outside of the classroom, however, she is fierce competitor, harnessing her determination into the difficult sport of throwing, which incorporates several events, including shot put and discuss, and comprises the “field” component of Track and Field.…
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Yes, the Tennis Courts Will Indeed Make a Reappearance
Taking a bus to practice every day is never ideal. Spending a fourth of your practice commuting to the necessary facilities is a hassle for both the players and the coaches. For the last two years, the tennis team has been shuttled off site for practices at Landon in the fall and to the roof…
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Music Streaming: Should Artists Be Outraged About Listeners Not Paying for Songs?
“Is this song on Spotify?” is a common question amongst teenagers these days. Most high school students are constantly listening to music and often walk around with headphones in their ears. The concept of a CD has nearly disappeared, thanks to the new music streaming services that have recently become popular. First, iTunes was created…
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What’s With the New Sneakers?
If you’ve gone out recently, you’ve probably seen teenage girls wearing those Adidas sneakers. Sneaker fashion is trending now more than ever. Celebrities, such as Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Zendaya, Rihanna, and many others, wear them essentially everywhere, from the gym to a casual lunch with a friend and even fashion shows. Sneakers are no…
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Bored? Enjoy These Faculty Recommendations!
For some Stone Ridge students, spring break is a time to get away by going on exciting vacations. For others, it is a time to escape the stresses of reality through a variety of entertainment mediums including movies, television shows, and books. The faculty of Stone Ridge have made some suggestions so that no Stone…