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Students react to updated AP exams
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, College Board announced in April that AP exams would be administered virtually with some changes. The change had warranted many mixed emotions among students, however. … Keep Reading
Students and teachers react to the schedule change
Starting May 5, Heritage updated its distance learning schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., changing the length of classes and the breaks in between. … Keep Reading
Seniors conclude high school with online classes
For the class of 2020, their last day of class was not filled with cut-up uniforms and cheerful screams, but rather tearful goodbyes as they logged onto Google Meets for the final time. Seniors stuck to the original academic schedule … Keep Reading
The fight against COVID…and for a haircut
Like during most significant events, the COVID-19 pandemic sparked protests, yet these protesters are holding up signs saying something different than “Don’t Tread On Me:” “I Want a Haircut.” … Keep Reading
Olympics put on hold in until 2021
For the fourth time in history, the Olympic Committee postponed the Summer Olympic Games for one year. The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back released news March 17 that the opening Olympic ceremony … Keep Reading
COVID-19 claims 2020 senior festivities
The COVID-19 crisis continues its worldwide plunder, but seniors feel the effects on an extra-personal level. High school principal Mrs. Elise Blum sent a video update to the Class of 2020 Friday, April 10, in which she broke some news … Keep Reading
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Speak Up: Why you shouldn’t be silent in the #BlackLivesMatter Movement
With the recent tragedies of black murders like Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd fueling many to take action and protest against racially-driven violence, others have felt as if they have nothing to say about the situation. However, silence is the … Keep Reading
Coronavirus Narrative: Living through history
This article is by guest writer Joseph Richards. … Keep Reading
Give admits more time to decide
Typically, admitted students will visit campus with their families or attend “admitted student days” on the physical campus while getting to know current students and other admits. However, considering the current coronavirus pandemic has temporarily shut down most college campuses, … Keep Reading
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Where to buy cheaper books
These five online retailers not only continue business during quarantine, they also provide books (including those from the summer reading list) at a significantly discounted price. … Keep Reading
How to help in a needing time
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc globally, the quarantine mandate continues to remain in effect. Check out these different organizations to see how you can volunteer during a time that can use all the help it can get. … Keep Reading
Mr. Rovere’s road to Heritage
Tucked away in the math competition room of the 2000 building is Mr. Richard Rovere, math director of Mu Alpha Theta, Heritage’s math competition team. Having started the math competition team around 16 years ago, Mr. Rovere, with the help … Keep Reading
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Defensive back Earl Little Jr. commits to 2022 All-American Bowl
Patriot defensive back sophomore Earl Little Jr. announced his invitation to the 2022 All-American Bowl this past Thursday, May 21. … Keep Reading
Heritage guard Daniella Aronsky ranked 37th PG in the nation
In their recent rankings for the 2021 High School Girls’ Basketball prospects, ESPN deemed three-star guard junior Daniella Aronsky the 37th best point guard in the nation. … Keep Reading
NCAA will now allow college athletes to profit off their name
In recent news, the NCAA Board of Governors announced that they support rule changes allowing student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. … Keep Reading
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Flip or Flop: Junior year
Junior year offered everything my beloved upperclassmen warned me about and more. I cried, failed and questioned myself more than I had in perhaps all of elementary and middle school years combined. Yet, past that cloud of doubt, I learned, … Keep Reading
Taking on a new form of television
As kids grow up and develop their own tastes in entertainment, they find themselves leaving some of their childhood interests behind. With the increase in technology across all ages, a lot of the content that once interested kids is no … Keep Reading
Same Style, New Artists
Music tends to reflect the style of that particular era, with 60s classic rock transforming into 70s and 80s discos and so on throughout the decades. Recently, however, artists broke the bounds of time and brought back old styles in … Keep Reading