Gretchen McCarthy, Editorial Director @GretchenCourant After a week and half holiday break you would think the halls of NCHS would have a relaxed and refreshed
Tag: midterms
Midterm Madness
Cat Levine, Reporter @catcourant Sorting between papers and tests, sophomore Caroline Callahan grabs her timer to mark the end of the day. As she records
How to survive Midterms like you’re on Parks and Recreation
Jenny Levine Arts, Entertainment, and Technology Editor @JALevineCourant As midterms loom over your shoulder like a vegan couple from Eagleton, take comfort that your favorite show’s
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.
17 inches of snow cancels school
McCabe Hemmers
Reporter
Today, Jan. 12, the third winter snowstorm struck, depositing 17 inches of snow on New Canaan. Students used the snow day to participate in favorite winter activities and rest up for midterms next week.
“I’ll be very happy to sleep in and take time to relax,” junior Sam Hines said. “I’ll sleep in, do a little studying for midterms, and maybe go sledding.”