My Journey To France
April 19, 2010
Julie Perrone, Opinions Editor
Filed under Special Features
After spending two weeks in France, living and breathing the life of a local in the southern city of Montpellier, all of us nine students can definitely tell you that things are, to say the least, a little bit different here. While we expected to encounter cultural differences and surprises, it was no... [Read more]
Trend Report: All About Prom
April 19, 2010
Emily Wallace, Opinions Editor
Filed under Special Features
The month of April is rolling around and we all know that means Prom season! You asked your guy in the cutest way, memorized the date and bought your bid. Now all that’s left is the most complex element for girls to execute perfectly: their outfit! Though you may be freaking out about what kind of... [Read more]
April Fools Day: The History and Best Jokes of All Time
April 19, 2010
Kaity McCullough
Filed under Special Features
April Fools’ Day is a day of pranks and good-hearted fun, but for those of you who are particularly gullible, it can really throw you for a loop. The exact origin of April Fools’ Day is unknown, but there are two prominent theories about how the tradition got started. One widely accepted theory is... [Read more]
Famous Irish Americans
March 9, 2010
Cecile Pham
Filed under Special Features
St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday celebrated in not only Ireland, but many other countries as well. It is a feast day in which Saint Patrick, the most well known patron saint of Ireland, is honored. Some may wonder why our country celebrates an Irish holiday, even though there aren’t many Irish-Americans... [Read more]
Good Luck Charms
March 9, 2010
Christina Vu
Filed under Special Features
Everybody wants to get lucky. But not all cultures find luck in the same way. All are familiar with the symbols of luck typical to the western side of the world. Horseshoe or four-leaf clover, anyone? Or perhaps that elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Yes, all these symbols are prevalent... [Read more]
Quiz: How Irish Are You?
March 9, 2010
Katja Kanefoempe
Filed under Special Features
1. You decorate your Christmas tree on… a. the first of December b. sometime in the middle of December c. on Christmas eve 2. The meaning of The Irish Claddagh ring is: a. friendship b. loyalty c. love d. all of the above 3. St. Patrick’s Day celebrates which of the following: a. the day St. Patrick... [Read more]
How to Survive the Month of March
March 9, 2010
Mary Clare Bernal, Features Editor
Filed under Special Features
Right about this time of year, Presentation students find themselves facing one of the most stressful months. Without a break to sustain them until Easter, these students face increasing loads of homework, as well as the ever-infamous research papers. And as college acceptances start leaking out, seniors... [Read more]
Spring Cleaning: What to Give Away
March 9, 2010
Grace Armstrong, Community Editor
Filed under Special Features
David Wolfe, one of the most revered fashion analysts, recently declared that trends are over. He went on the record saying, “Everything is in fashion!” Recently, the fashion world has been worrying less about items that are popular and focusing more on dressing for your body. Fashionistas are now... [Read more]
What to Keep from Spring Cleaning
March 9, 2010
Kaitlyn Jensen, Opinions Editor
Filed under Special Features
We all know it feels great to start over after some deep spring cleaning, but what doesn’t feel so great is wondering how you’re going to fill some of the gaping holes in your wardrobe. This year, think before you clean – you wouldn’t want to get rid of something that’s about to come back in... [Read more]
Irish Cream Pudding Parfait Recipe
March 9, 2010
Cecile Pham, Staff Reporter
Filed under Special Features
Irish Cream Pudding Parfaits with Oatmeal-Walnut Crunch Recipe Ingredients for Crunch: 1 cup of old-fashioned oats 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoon instant coffee crystals 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon... [Read more]
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