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I’m with Conan

Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Corey McMahon.

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By Corey McMahon
Boycott NBC. Do it.
For those who only skimmed headlines during the late-night scandal this will seem like an overly dramatic response, but I assure you it’s not. The ousting of Conan from “The Tonight Show” is an insult to the comedian who put everything he had into improving the quality and legacy of [...]

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Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by Leah Johnston.

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We approached the issue of race with apprehension; it’s not exactly a comfortable topic for most

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Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Leah Johnston.

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Like most publications, Arlingtonian has been affected by the economic recession.

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They took our jobs!

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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Public Disturbances of Affection

Public Disturbances of Affection

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Marisa Patwa.

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Love-sick teenagers infiltrate, hallways, sickening onlookers
We all know those couples—the ones who cannot keep their hands off each other even if those around them are begging them to stop. Don’t get me wrong, these couples are good people and fun to be around—when they are apart. However, Public Displays of Affection have escalated to the [...]

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Fighting the war on X-mas

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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New schedule would inhibit programs

New schedule would inhibit programs

Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Corey McMahon.

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Those who stand in favor of the revised AB block schedule forget one crucial element of changing the day-to-day flow of the school day: Doing so disrupts the flow of programs that have been designed to work within the current schedule.

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Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Posted on 13. Nov, 2009 by Leah Johnston.

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When I reflect upon the production of this issue, one event sticks out the most in my mind—swine flu. Not only did I contract the virus, but several other staff members did too, causing the production of this issue to be hectic.
The outbreak of the H1N1 virus, or as I call it, Swine ’09, is [...]

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The Big Three

The Big Three

Posted on 07. Nov, 2009 by Zoey Whitmeyer.

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Seniors take their studies to the next level with ‘The Big Three’
By Zoey Whitmeyer ‘10
Once upon a time, in a library not so far away, three seniors, Danny Trotier, John Nemer, and Luke Laws, met up during third period study hall. The three bonded over the similarities they shared in sports and classes, deciding to [...]

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Columnist uncovers TV trends

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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Let’s make a decision

Let’s make a decision

Posted on 08. Oct, 2009 by Corey McMahon.

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Graphic by Alice O’Neil and Lou Ward
Staff Editorial
Nearly every year since the open senior study hall was implemented, it seems a rumor is started about juniors or underclassmen getting it as well.
More often than not these rumors have been born from the wishes of juniors with little basis, but in recent years, the administration has [...]

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Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Leah Johnston.

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Producing the second issue of Arlingtonian has been an experience that can be described as trial and error.
The only experience I can relate it to was my first time driving a car, instead this time it was a much larger car with a lot more people under my responsibility. Just like my first time behind [...]

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Q&A: Freshman shares her experience adjusting to life as a high school athlete

Q&A: Freshman shares her experience adjusting to life as a high school athlete

Posted on 05. Oct, 2009 by Kate Magill.

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By Kate Magill
As freshmen enter the high school they are given numerous opportunities to try different extracurricular activities, especially sports. Freshman Katie Kapusta is an example of a freshman athlete. This year she is playing soccer on the JV A girls team. During a conversation with Katie, we discussed the transition that freshmen go through [...]

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