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An x-ray of Hoglunds broken tibia.

Road to Recovery

Nina Kelty, Staff Writer December 16, 2011

Ben Macias (‘12) walked up in the back field, preparing to stop any ball carrier coming his direction.  After the ball snapped and the play began, his knee smashed into his opponent, forcing him to...

Only so far

Marina Foley, Blogger December 16, 2011

She took role, pronouncing practically everyone's names wrong, including mine. The entire second grade class laughed as the substitute teacher turned Marina into Mariana, and Conrad into Ken-rad. I laughed...

The gender battle

The gender battle

Marina Foley, Blogger December 10, 2011

In a broad spectrum, compared to women, men are bigger, faster, stronger, and more athletic. This is not to say that women are lesser, or should be treated with any less respect. Because of these prominent...

One last try

Marina Foley, Blogger December 2, 2011

Two wins in a whole year isn't quite what I would call a successful season. My team, the girls' soccer team, did not have a spectacular season last year. My freshman year, going on four years ago,...

Oh, Thanksgiving

Marina Foley, Blogger November 27, 2011

Turkey smothered in cranberry sauce next to a mountain of mashed potatoes and endless desserts just waiting to be devoured. Who doesn't love thanksgiving? By the end of the night I can always judge...

Columnist Shannon Scheel (12) cannot get enough of those Nike products. In her enthusiasm she has caused half of her collection to go airborne. Wheres the pink sports bra? She went on a run today, so its in the wash, of course!

Just do it

Shannon Scheel, Columnist November 20, 2011

No beating around the bush: I have an obsession with Nike products. Sometimes I find my consumerism a little bit embarrassing. But no matter how much my friends berate me for the thirteen (GASP) pairs...

Swim Dog, Swim!

Marina Foley, Blogger November 20, 2011

When I look at my dog Bebe, we have nothing in common. She looks up at me with her puppy eyes, but I've seen cuter. To say I'm not an animal person would be an understatement. It's not that I have a problem...

Beneath the surface

Beneath the surface

Kevin Dukovic, Jacob Lauing, and Nora Rosati November 18, 2011

“HE’S-A-WHITE-GUY! HE’S-A-WHITE-GUY!” a large block of seniors vehemently chanted after Holger Thorup (‘12) dunked during the gym rally on the fourth day of Spirit Week. The chant was directed...

Column: The awkward moment when...

Column: The awkward moment when…

Mira Ahmad, Managing Editor October 20, 2011

At today’s Paly girls’ soccer meeting, the signup paper made its way around to me. Name? Pretty straightforward. Position? Outside defender- duh, it hasn’t been anything else since the third grade....

Whenever you’re ready

Marina Foley, Staff Writer October 6, 2011

The better you look, the better you feel, the better you play. It’s all relative, no matter what sport you play or game you compete in. Confidence on the field gives the player ability to be calm and...

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