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High Fives for Five Guys

February 25, 2015

Burgers and fries are the staple of America. Americans run on fast food, and Americans are picky eaters. With all of the different nationalities, everyone has a different preference. All over the world,...

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Let Frozen melt your heart this month

February 25, 2015

“Some people are worth melting for.” That is the saddest line from Olaf,their snowman friend, in the movie.  When that movie came out it was the main thing everyone was talking about.   Teens...

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Taco bell provides variety

February 25, 2015

If teenagers have been on social media, they always see Tweets, Facebook posts, and Instagram post about the very popular fast food restaurant Taco Bell. Taco Bell has a variety of great foods to choose...

Beyonce reminds listeners of her talent with most recent single

February 6, 2015

If people haven’t been living under a rock lately, they would have mostly heard of the one and only Beyonce. If they haven't, go ask a random teenager! Beyonce is one of the most successful singer/songwriter’s...

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Laurie Halse Anderson’s book speaks to readers

February 6, 2015

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson is a 1999 National book award finalist.  The idea behind the book is a very good example of how a teenager’s life actually works.  The story ties the reader’s mind...

Social Media (AKA The Black Hole)

February 6, 2015

Social media, the black hole that consumes every teenager’s life. Once having made any account, be prepared to never sleep again. Never again miss a "Harry Styles" tweet.  Get as many likes as...

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American Beauty/American Psycho Album

February 6, 2015

American Beauty/American Psycho, also referred to as AB/AP, was released in the United States on Jan. 20, 2015. This is Fall Out Boy (FOB)s sixth studio album, following up 2013’s album, Save Rock and...

Junior high is best option for secondary

Junior high is best option for secondary

January 15, 2015

The Altoona Area School District has operated for six years now with a junior high system. Altoona has had a junior high school with grades seventh through ninth. When a student is in ninth grade, they...

On the first day of school, Tyler Wagner tries to open his locker. He isnt thinking of the possibility of him not having on next year.

District should seek alternatives to middle school plan

January 15, 2015

There has been a lot of talk about the proposal to change the school district; drastically. Everyone has heard at least one or two things about what is going on, but what is the actual plan? Doctor...

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Alternative school students need to stay in Kimmel Building

January 15, 2015

Moving Kimmel to the Special Education Building will be the worst decision the Altoona Area School District will ever make. Dr. Thomas Otto has proposed that the Altoona School Board move the students...

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Girls struggle to live up to media images

December 19, 2014

In today's society, a lot of teenage girls are concerned about their appearances.  Teenage girls talk about how they are overweight or ugly. They strive to have the perfect eyes, hair, legs arm and...

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Mid-terms come too early

December 19, 2014

This 2014-2015 school year has Christmas vacation scheduled for Dec. 24 to Jan. 5. All students greatly cherish this holiday vacation, for this is the longest break of the school year, with about two weeks-school...

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