Instant Annoyance

Isha Salian, Co-Managing Editor
May 23, 2013 • 15 views
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It’s first period on a Monday. All things considered, I’m basically 90 percent brain-dead this early in the morning. As I sigh and struggle to focus on the Powerpoint presentation on the projector screen, I’m distracted by some flashing images in my peripheral vision. Am I hallucinating as a result... Read more »

Kim Jong Un-Likely

Sharika Saraf, Opinions Editor
May 23, 2013 • 14 views
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There once was a faraway land, deeply shrouded with mystery, secrets and daring exploits. This kingdom, feared by many, grew to become one of the most dangerous places in the world. Its great leader was world renown. What is this strange place, you may ask? No, it’s not fairytale land. It’s not... Read more »

Go Home Facebook

May 23, 2013 • 4 views
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What world do you live in? Planet Earth? Yes. A social world? Yes. A beautiful world? Yes. A fake world? ….yes. It’s called social media. And something has emerged to make our world even more fake than it already is. Facebook Home has arrived to help ruin the quality of life. Facebook... Read more »

Mixin’ It Up

Megan Galdes
May 23, 2013 • 4 views
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“Confession #161: ‘Pres mixers are the best,’ said no one. Ever.” This quote, taken from the Presentation High School Confessions page on Facebook, accurately sums up the outward opinion of Pres girls towards mixers. Everybody loves to hate on Pres, and a favorite topic of complaint is our... Read more »

In-ternet? Try In-accurate.

Serena Natt, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 23, 2013 • 8 views
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Like most other teenagers, I am a firm believer in instant gratification. When the latest Samsung Galaxy phone came out,  I wanted it immediately. Similarly, when an event like the Oscars comes up, I want to be able to go on the Internet and figure out who’s there, what they are doing, and most importantly,... Read more »

iPads? iDon’t Think So

Sarah Carter, Reporter
May 23, 2013 • 9 views
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Archbishop Mitty has them. St. Francis has them. Why doesn’t Presentation have iPads? Be patient, Pres girls.  After gathering the data from the tech survey you all filled out a few weeks ago, the school’s Tech Committee, led by Vice Principal of Academics Julie Edson, has a plan for next year. According... Read more »

People Are Selfish

Corina Martinez , Features Editor
May 3, 2013 • 149 views
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As my hand was cramping from finishing up the essay in Dalton’s Social Justice class, I knew this had taught me more than any multiple choice question could. The question asked was if we thought Pres girls would still buy a diamond ring even after learning the means by which they came from. It did... Read more »

Consumerism: We’re Making Progress

Sharika Saraf, Opinions Editor
May 3, 2013 • 45 views
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According to “My Slavery Footprint,” a survey provided by the organization “Made in a Free World,” it takes a total of 26 slaves to support my consumption of products. The survey asks a variety of questions regarding consumption of food, clothes, gadgets and jewelry. At the end of the survey,... Read more »

Lulu App: Sexism Goes Both Ways

Sarah Zajac, Reporter
May 3, 2013 • 62 views
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Remember the good ol’ days where you would meet people your age and determine what kind of person they were through socialization and interaction with one another? Yeah, me too. However, those days are long gone as the new Lulu app has fully emerged. Why would you want to spend quality time with... Read more »

Uniform Exchange

Kate Pashby, Senior Copy Editor
May 3, 2013 • 25 views
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Describe the Pres uniform in fewer than five words. “Somewhat comfortable,” perhaps? Or “Too much plaid”? Maybe “The laziest outfit ever”? Try “expensive.” The basic formal uniform--skirt and shirt--costs $75, and that’s excluding the itchy, $34 sweater and the bulky, $75 waterproof... Read more »