On Jan. 10 acclaimed author, Nerdfighter deity, and Courant-tribute-recipient John Green published The Fault in our Stars. Since that fateful day, it has received universal praise from fellow writers and readers alike. Not to mention he signed every freakin’ copy, excluding a few like those at the high school library (my pre-order was signed in green sharpie. I smelled it immediately, like any totally normal person would.)

Kit Clemente
Reporter

Beginning on Mar. 8 and running through Mar. 10, the high school theater will perform their Spring production, Sweet Charity. The play is based off the original musical movie written by Neil Simon and directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. It’s the story of a young woman, Charity, who supports herself as a dance call hostess and tirelessly searches for love.

Tyler Kendall
Reporter

Sitting across from senior Nick Depuy effects your mood. His passion for music is unreal, his songs are nurtured with so much care its almost tangible, and of course we all know he can perform. His signature calm, nonchalant mood and 6’6’’ ambiance tells a story beyond the accomplished musician we all know and bet one day is going to make it big.

Isabel Lawrence
Reporter

Though he is a New York Times best selling author, has been published in more than twelve languages, is the winner of the Michael L. Printz Award in 2006 and the Edgar Award in 2009, and was a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist not once but twice, John Green is not widely known. Other authors such as J.K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyer bring instant Potter and vampire connections to mind; but to many, John Green draws a blank. This up and coming author, however, is gaining speed and quickly making a name for himself in the young adult (YA) literature world.

Audrey Piehl
Arts & Entertainment Editor
As December rolls in, the scent of pumpkin pie fades from the kitchen and thoughts drift away from turkey: ‘tis the season for presents. Yes there’s also decorating the house, branches coated with snow, and Mariah’s horribly catchy “All I Want for Christmas is You.” But it would be a lie to ignore that nagging, materialistic desire for holiday gifts. So here’s a list of ten ideas, in no particular order, varying from the geeky to the practical to the absurd.
#1: Blk Water
Where: Amazon.com
Price: $55 for …