Confessions of a Car Connoisseur
December 3, 2010 • 1 views
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For most of you out there, car rides are probably a bore. Many may tune out your surroundings when you’re in the car. However, for me it’s different: car rides are a time when I am most awake and aware of my surroundings. The car ride often ends up being more enjoyable than arriving at the destination... Read more »
Driving My Parents Crazy
December 3, 2010 • 1 views
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Picture this: Katy Perry’s “California Gurls” is blasting from the speakers while my three friends and I shout the lyrics. I’m speeding down I-95 in my mom’s Jeep Wrangler, the wind is blowing through my hair. Life at 80 mph is sublime. But of course, I wake up from this unrealistic dream,... Read more »
My Apologies to Wakeman
November 29, 2010 • 1 views
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I used to hate parking at Wakeman. Honestly, what was there to like? The long walk from my car to school every morning was taking its toll, especially as the air got colder and the harsh winds burned my face. Having to wake up early every morning to compensate for the amount of time this walk took... Read more »
The Impact of iChat and Facebook on My Social Life
November 28, 2010 • 1 views
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It has taken hours to start writing this column. Why? Because I’m distracted. I’ve been talking to friends and video chatting, thanks to iChat. Oh, and Facebook too. iChat is the biggest culprit. Although I’m not face-to-face with the people I talk to, I spend my afternoons and/or evenings sending... Read more »
Gender and Driving: Which Sex is Better Behind the Wheel?
November 24, 2010 • 1 views
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Leah Bitsky A&E Editor There is much speculation of whether boys or girls are better drivers, and most answers are rarely unbiased. Jessica Oestreicher ‘12, a new driver to the roads, believes that females are better drivers. “I think that boys are more preoccupied with driving fast and... Read more »
New DARE Hummer Rolls Into Service
November 22, 2010 • 1 views
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Eric Lombardo '14 Staff Writer Officer Ned Batlin is driving with style since September of this year in his new DARE Hummer, which was seized from a corporate criminal. The black truck is worth about $65,000 plus another $20,000 in accessories including custom wheels and exhaust, but taxpayers... Read more »
The Fast and the Furious(ly Annoying): Might be a Time for Walkers' Education Class
October 22, 2010 • 1 views
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Walking through the hallways is harder than navigating I-95 during rush hour. Every turn you make in this school, there is a student unaware of their surroundings. Simple hallway etiquette is apparently lost. How hard is it to understand that you’re supposed to walk on the right side of the hallway?... Read more »
To Follow or Not to Follow: Teenagers Decide to Both Obey, Neglect Driving Laws
October 1, 2010 • 1 views
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Sammie Hardy '11 Web Sports Editor Since July 29, 2009, Maddy Fass ’11 has been licensed to drive. She is now legally allowed to have passengers in the car with her. However, Fass did not wait until she was licensed for an entire year until she drove her friends. According to the Conn.... Read more »
Senior Girls Recognized By Writing On Cars, May Cause Hazard
September 22, 2010 • 1,215 views
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Jackie Kerames '12 Staff Writer No senior girl goes unnoticed at the beginning of the school year. Whether on campus or off, they’re easy to spot. Just take a look at their car. On the first day of school almost every senior girls’ car is covered in writing. Some cars have a unique slogan... Read more »
Grim Reaper Day Sends A Powerful Message
May 18, 2010 • 1,473 views
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Alix Neenan '12 Features Editor A crashed car greeted students when they arrived to school on Friday May 14. When they walked through the hallways, they would see an occasional bloodied-up face, complete with bruises, made with makeup of course, called “victims.” Victims represent... Read more »