Monica Nair
Photo and Graphics Editor
If your eyes weren’t glued to your TV last night during PLL, I really don’t know what you’re doing with your life. But no worries, I’ve got the recap.
Category: Blogs
Fresh, funny, and personal – straight from the Courant staff.
App of the week: Temple Run 2
Julia Hardy
Arts, Entertainment & Technology Editor
Remember all the frenzy last school year over collecting coins through the infamous jungle maze of Temple Run? Now, the makers of Temple Run have just released Temple Run 2, the sequel to the hit original that has already become the #1 free game in the Apple app store.
How to stay fit and in shape
Whether you made a resolution or not, we know that you want to get in shape and be healthy in the New Year. We also know that most people give up on this promise about a week into January. Our goal is to help you stick with your commitment to a better you in the New Year. From recommendations on the healthiest restaurants in town, to fitness and health tips of the week, we’re here to help you get active, get fit, and get that rockin’ bikini bod. (Note: this blog is applicable to both males and females. Guys, we know you don’t wear bikinis, but you can still get an awesome beach bod by reading our stuff.)
Midterm Survival Guide: 2013
Carly Risom
Reporter
Last week, I walked into my science classroom and noticed a sign near the white board. It read, “Warning: Midterms are closer than they appear.” I’m sorry but that is just such a bad joke…and I didn’t laugh. I immediately had flashbacks to my eyes being completely bloodshot, the feeling you get when you realize that you needed to have those forty-two Spanish flashcards memorized by, yesterday, and the sweet taste of stress. Nobody likes to take tests, except for maybe that one kid in your class that hands in their test nearly half an hour before everyone else. Didn’t Cady Heron teach you that failing on purpose doesn’t get you the guy? I love that color on you.
Conference Championship games preview
John Berger
Senior Editor
The final four in the NFL has been set. After two round of the playoffs, the Ravens, Patriots, 49ers, and Falcons are the only teams that remain. The only surprising team that is left is the Ravens, they beat the #1 seeded Broncos in Denver last week when they came from behind in the last minute to tie the game and then won it in overtime with a field goal. I ended up going 2-2 last week with my picks. The Seahawks lost on a field goal in the last 10 seconds, and mentioned above, the Broncos were upset by the Ravens. That means that I’m 5-3 so far in the playoffs. At the beginning of the season I predicted a 49ers/Patriots Super Bowl, and I don’t see why I’d change that prediction now. Nevertheless, here is what I think about the games this weekend: