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Applying to college? It’s more complicated than you think
Crafting a college application is more than just choosing the right awards to emphasize or writing the perfect essay; students must also decide how they want to apply. With Early Decision (ED), Early Action (EA), Restrictive Early Action (REA) and … Keep Reading
COVID Protocols
As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads like wildfire, schools must adapt to what we will once again call the new normal. Dec. 31, Dr. Laurie issued an email saying that Heritage will be continuing all of its previous policies, … Keep Reading
Lawsuit contends 16 prestigious universities take part in price fixing
A federal lawsuit asserts 16 of the nation’s most elite universities collaborate to reduce financial aid for admitted students and inflate their cost of attendance, through a “price-fixing cartel.” (Photo/Dom Fou from Unsplash) … Keep Reading
Coronavirus + Flu = Flurona
Picture this: the annual flu season that infects between five and 20 percent of the United States each year, combined with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has killed 5,481,302 people as of Jan. 6, 2022. This phenomenon has become a … Keep Reading
Holiday Bazaar
This year’s Holiday Bazaar, held in the student center, boasted a variety of local businesses and realtors. (Photo/Kayra Dayi) … Keep Reading
Corona is back on her game, and she is stronger than ever
As policies of masks are slowly being lifted in places, such as schools and workplaces, the danger and seriousness of COVID-19 is still there. Cases of Omicron have been identified in the United States, a new variant of COVID-19. (Photo/Kayra … Keep Reading
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Memorable movie music
Here are some songs that immediately conjure up a memory of a movie. (Photo/Justin Lim on Unsplash) … Keep Reading
Hall-Mark or Hall-Miss
I have to admit that Hallmark movies, while delightfully romantic and sweet, can be a little exaggerated and predictable. Regardless of the criticism, I stand by my choice that Hallmark movies are an iconic holiday tradition. (Photo/Hallmark) … Keep Reading
Parents should get longer maternity leave
In the United States, mothers are allotted 12 weeks of unpaid maternity leave if they meet the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) criteria, which includes “[having] worked for their employer at least 12 months, at least 1,250 hours over … Keep Reading
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Mrs. Sydney Herman
Mrs. Sydney Herman, academic advisor, loves to spend her time helping kids. With two kids of her own, whom she describes as her “inspiration and motivation in life,” Mrs. Herman chose a career in academic advising in order to help … Keep Reading
Student Owned Small Business to Check Out
Stuck at home during the pandemic, students had lots of time on their hands to bury themselves in social media, stalk celebrities’ accounts and scroll on TikTok all day long. Freshman Kangana Modi took advantage of this extra time … Keep Reading
COVID Protocols
As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads like wildfire, schools must adapt to what we will once again call the new normal. Dec. 31, Dr. Laurie issued an email saying that Heritage will be continuing all of its previous policies, … Keep Reading
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Work hard, think hard
Engaging in physical activity makes it easier for the brain to retain information by making original brain cells sharper and producing new cells, thus improving students’ academic performance. So, to prepare for that math test, students might benefit from running … Keep Reading
Amal Israilova skates to first place
Seventh grader Amal Israilova won first place in the Novice Solo Combined Dance Category in the U.S. Figure Skating National Competition, held in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Photo/KrPhotogs Photography) … Keep Reading
American Heritage vs. Cardinal Gibbons
Patriots win 23-20 over Cardinal Gibbons. (Photo/Julia Seifer) … Keep Reading
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Betty White dies at the age of 99
Betty White, a beloved actress of America, died the morning of Dec. 31. She was mainly known for her role in “Golden Girls,” an American sitcom she starred in, in 1949. (Picture/Wikimedia Commons) … Keep Reading
Classical music in the world
Mozart. Beethoven. Bach. Liszt. While these men lived and died centuries ago, their names are immortalized in the classical music they composed. Originating in Western Europe, classical music spans more than a millennium and was traditionally classified into six distinct … Keep Reading
A Movie Review: Spider-Man No Way Home
Spider-Man No Way Home follows our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man as he takes on the multiverse while also trying to cope with the bombshell of the previous movie when his secret identity is revealed to the world. Before I start this … Keep Reading