Author Archive for Asha Gibbs

More Than Just Halloween Candy

Published On June 20, 2010 in Community Features by
More Than Just Halloween Candy

Halloween is the time of year when people bring out the jack o’lanterns, costumes, and most importantly candy. Whether a small child, a teenager or even an adult, Halloween is all about collecting candy. According to neopagen.net, Halloween began as a Celtic celebration for the New Year on November 1st. The Celts believed the line Read More »

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Let the Spirit Begin

Published On June 20, 2010 in Community Features by and
Let the Spirit Begin

As the school year opens, there is one thing on the minds of a large part of our school community, senior year. The class of 2010, our school’s second graduating class, is steadily gearing up for college applications, SAT tests and internships. However, with all the work and responsibilities that needs to be taken care Read More »

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Treats, Sweets, and More Eats on Staten Island

Published On June 20, 2010 in Community Features by
Treats, Sweets, and More Eats on Staten Island

When your sweet tooth starts to call for attention, what do you do? Do you suppress the craving and munch on a healthy rice cake? Or do you bend under pressure and fulfill your taste buds with something sweet and satisfying? Why does someone have a sudden sugar attack? According to nutrition.com, sugar cravings are Read More »

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Garbage Disgraces Our School

Published On June 20, 2010 in Community Features by and
Garbage Disgraces Our School

Mice scurrying, around looking for crumbs of food. Bugs appearing, seemingly out of no where as you bend down to tie your shoe. Trash littered in every corner. Unfortunately, this is often the state of some areas in the hallways and stairwells of, our new school building. As the first year in the new building Read More »

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Chinese New Year Celebration

Published On June 20, 2010 in Community Features by and
Chinese New Year Celebration

Of all the traditional Chinese festivals, the New Year is the most complex, luminous, and important holiday of the year. This is a time for the Chinese people to congratulate each other on having passed through another year and to welcome in the New Year. Chinese New Year is a time for family reunions, and Read More »

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