ProQuest to be removed?

Olivia Marcus
Reporter

ProQuest, the online database that many students use has recently been threatened with removal next year from our available resources next year. The issue is a result of the tough economy and the school’s money choices. “It’s not set in stone, it all depends on the budget,” said Michelle Luhtala, the Library Media Specialist…

It doesn’t always have to be a “Bad Romance”

Peter Lacerenza
Features Editor

In middle school, relationships had a simple formula. They consisted of merely calling someone else your boyfriend or girlfriend for a few days until things went tragically downhill. Now that we are in high school, relationships are often a little less formulaic.
Nowadays, we must worry about whether we are casually dating, FBO (Facebook Official), friends with benefits, having a no-strings-attached hookup, or caught in a dreaded love triangle…

Your eyes and ears of the Student Coalition

Hey New Canaan,

Since the Holiday Dance, the “Frost Fest” was canceled we tried to come up with ways to raise money for Toys For Tots. We’re going to sell Candy Cane Grams starting this Thursday at lunch. Each gram will be a candy cane and a message that will be sold for $1. They are going to be for sale Thursday, Friday, and Monday…

Athlete of the Week, Turner Baty

Dan Popper
Sports Editor

In light of his outstanding performance at the State Championship against East Lyme on December 5th, it seems appropriate that senior quarterback Turner Baty is this week’s Athlete of the Week. Turner completed 19 of 32 pass attempts for 213 yards and 4 passing touchdowns. He also ran for 58 yards on 11 carries leading the Rams to a 28-0 victory bringing them their fourth straight state title…

Choral concert sets the stage for trip to England

Serra Oral
Reporter

On December 15th, at 7:30 p.m., NCHS choir students will perform at New Canaan’s First Presbyterian Church, something they have been preparing for since September. The Madrigals, who rehearse with choir director David Gomez every Wednesday evening, will also be performing.

One of the most important things that they have studied in preparation for this concert is the ability to read music. “Mr. Gomez is teaching us how to read music,” said senior John Harness. He thinks…