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I hate Family Circus

Posted on 29. May, 2010 by Evan Smith.

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By Evan Smith ‘11
It started out as a great day. I woke up on time, feeling well rested; I could hear the birds chirping outside. A little sparrow fluttered up to my windowsill, smiled and whistled at me, and the trees were alive with majesty and wonder. After showering, I went downstairs and found a [...]

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Charter changes

Posted on 24. May, 2010 by Evan Smith.

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UA’s two charter schools disband due to state changes in funding requirements; Greenhill says IB Diploma and Community School programs will be integrated into regular high school’s curriculum

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Kingsdale Reconstruction

Posted on 04. May, 2010 by Evan Smith.

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Shopping center’s makeover nears completion, businesses anticipate economic upturn
by Evan Smith ‘11
For most students, Kingsdale has always been a ghost town, plagued by empty stores and run-down alleyways. But for the past year, the shopping center has been a hub of construction, with loud bulldozers and wrecking balls tearing apart buildings and pavement.
The new [...]

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Anxious about Apple

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Evan Smith.

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With the introduction of the iPad, Apple’s hot new tablet computer, technology fans across the nation have rejoiced. Finally, a way to surf the Internet, type word documents, stream videos and check e-mails without having to use a clunky laptop. However, while technology fans may be celebrating, I am not.
With each new product, Apple appears [...]

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They took our jobs!

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Evan Smith.

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By Evan Smith ‘11
Immigration has always been a hot button topic in this nation. Issues surrounding how illegal aliens take over predominantly American jobs have brought the subject to the forefront of modern-day politics.
Relating to these matters of job loss, the other day I went into the Chipotle at Kingsdale Shopping Center and was infuriated [...]

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Fighting the war on X-mas

Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Evan Smith.

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Last year department stores such as Walmart and Target were criticized for using the term “X-mas” in their holiday advertising. According to Media Matters, a notably liberal organization, right-wing conservatives immediately called the “X-mas” trend foul, while the liberal Democrats countered with tons of hippie rhetoric of their own.
Is it OK for big department stores [...]

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Columnist uncovers TV trends

Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by Evan Smith.

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by Evan Smith
Almost all of us watch TV. It has become so common in our culture that anyone who does not spend at least an hour or so in front of the TV each night is an oddity. But what effect does it have on us? How does it shape us on a psychological level?
In [...]

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PPVS: the new swine flu

Posted on 01. Oct, 2009 by Evan Smith.

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By Evan Smith
It can happen anywhere—in the school hallways, at the movie theatre, in a restaurant, even in the safety of your own home. It strikes without warning. You may be going about your day when suddenly you feel a vibration against your leg. You reach into your pocket for your cell phone, only to [...]