Lucia Molina
Reporter
It’s the last period of the day, but the school day isn’t over yet. It continues with club meetings, play rehearsal, and sports practices. Through sports, clubs, and other after school activities, students have the opportunity to get to know their teachers better…
Emma Hutchins
Features Editor
Besides the usual array of backpacks, totes, and athletic equipment that students carry in the mornings, caramel frappachinos and espressos have become a staple in the hallways and upperclassmen’s cars.
“I would say easily more than half the school drinks coffee — mostly for the caffeine and taste,” junior Keri Lloyd said, who sips coffee up to four times a week. “My favorite kind of coffee is hazelnut iced coffee with milk. I generally don’t like the taste of coffee, but I like this kind for the sweetness…”
Danielle Sorcher
Reporter
It’s almost that time of year for seniors — when the long wait for a college acceptance is over and they have to decide which college to attend.
In order to weigh the pros and cons of attending a college, or to learn more about a school, some are reaching out to students who have been admitted for this fall or are currently attending that college.
One way students connect to others is by joining an online group set up by the college. “My college has it’s own website…
Lucia Molina
Reporter
Once again, Apple has come out with another innovative device that takes the Multi-Touch screen to a whole new level. Scheduled to be in stores on Saturday April 3rd, the iPad is a seemingly larger version of the iTouch and iPhone. It has the same apps, but with a few more features such as vivid photo lighting and HD videos that can be watched on YouTube. As the debut of the iPad nears, excitement grows among the student body…
Catherine Chiocchi
Arts Editor
When did you start playing the violin?
I actually started playing the piano at age four, and I continued with that for ten years. I started playing the violin in third grade to help with my piano training, but I felt more free with the violin. The piano is mainly a solo instrument, but you can play the violin with other people in quartets, groups, or orchestras. I liked the opportunity to play with other musicians.
What are your practices like? Do you play in any selective orchestras?
Since I’m a junior, I’m trying to focus on academics this year. Last year, however, I used to practice two to three hours each night and then six hours a day on the weekends with my teacher. My practice schedule is not as consistent now, but when I do practice it’s for a long time. I used to play in the Norwalk Youth Symphony and I’ve participated in the Western Regionals and All-State Orchestras…
