The hidden meanings of Facebook

Lizzy Burke
Reporter

As we further integrate technology into more aspects of our everyday lives, there is no denying the effect the internet has on our lives. The Internet contains millions of sites today, including everything from online shopping to fan pages to chat rooms. In the United States, Facebook is the number one social networking site. While Facebook is generally user friendly, its applications are often confused and interpreted differently.

The core of the Apple: Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs died on October 5, 2011 at the premature age of 56, after battling pancreatic cancer for eight years. Jobs dedicated his life to the development of technology and was most commonly known as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc. Though Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple six weeks before his death, he continuously worked and contributed throughout his illness to release the advancements of the iPod, iPhone, iPad, iTunes, and Mac computers.

Underlying ethics of Mischief Night

Kit Clemente
Reporter

As the children of New Canaan excitedly prepare for a night of innocent trick-or-treating fun, others may be getting ready to participate in a night of traditional mischief, adequately dubbed Mischief Night.

Students on October 30 take part in pranks such as toilet papering trees, egging houses, and ding dong ditching. According to junior Duke Repko, it is typical to have previously arranged plans for the night. “The plans are very well thought out, usually there’s a plan B, or maybe even a plan C in case something goes wrong,” he said.

Learning their own way

Julia Hardy
Reporter

When junior Matthew Parrino took an independent studies course in repairing and upgrading automobiles last year, not only did he get advisor help in fixing up his car and a drivable 1998 BMW, but he also earned .75 of a credit point for graduation.

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