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Embracing Purity

Embracing Purity

Posted on 29. Mar, 2012 by Aly Gordon.

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UAHS students explain their different reasons for choosing abstinence.
by Aly Gordon ‘13, Olivia Milter ‘13 and Cassie Lowery ‘13
C hocolate or vanilla, Spanish or French, Captain Crunch or CoCo Puffs. Decisions—from simple scheduling choices to the ever-important breakfast debate— are an unavoidable part of life. Though some may surpass others in importance, decisions made in [...]

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The Cupid Shuffle

The Cupid Shuffle

Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by Aly Gordon.

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Columnist reflects on Valentines day
by Aly Gordon ‘13
Ouch!”
You feel i­t, that sudden yet oh-so-familiar prick, stinging the back of your neck with a burning intensity. Fuming, you turn around, though the feeling fast subsides as you lock eyes with a random stranger. In this very moment, the birds begin their ebullient chirp, an orchestra plays [...]

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A culture of camaraderie

A culture of camaraderie

Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by Aly Gordon.

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Recent assembly on bullying raises the question: Is bullying a pressing issue at UAHS?

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The media’s portrayal of beauty must change

The media’s portrayal of beauty must change

Posted on 16. Nov, 2011 by Aly Gordon.

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Despite their entertainment value, mediums like Us Weekly and People are similar to fashion magazines in that they all promote an unrealistic and unhealthy image of beauty.

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An Untapped Market

An Untapped Market

Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by Aly Gordon.

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By Aly Gordon ‘13
Imagine: As you walk down one of the high school’s many crowded hallways, a peculiar sight catches your eye. A student—sporting an unusual trench coat and a sly expression on his face—hands one of his peers a cupcake, quickly accepting a crumpled dollar in return.
Upon witnessing this curious scene, one question lingers [...]

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A Disease Plaguing the Nation: Bieber Fever

A Disease Plaguing the Nation: Bieber Fever

Posted on 03. Jun, 2011 by Aly Gordon.

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Students at UAHS join the Bieber bandwagon

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