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Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor

There’s something very unique about Alice Hickson ’17 and that’s that she comes from across the pond or as most people might say, England. Growing up in London has made her no different from your typical Staples student. Hickson spends her time helping out with the school newspaper. A fun fact about Hickson is that she is no stranger to Inklings. She’s actually her legacy; her brother wrote for the paper years ago. She’s involved with the paper today as the Arts and Entertainment editor for the web. But just like your ordinary Staples student, Hickson is involved in many other activities. She’s a member of Orphenians, a ukulele player and she even “kickboxes on the reg because honestly it’s fun to just punch a bag and kick it,” Hickson said. She’s a girl who’s always on the move with of course, a smile painted across her face.

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“The Boss” proves disappointing

Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor May 27, 2016

After laughing my way through “Bridesmaids” and “Identity Thief” starring Academy Award-nominated star, Melissa McCarthy, I was excited for yet another hilarious comedy. However, “The Boss”...

On the left side are what the victims of rape in the music video wrote on their bodies after the incident but those words were later replaced with the quotes on the right after receiving help from family and friends.

Lady Gaga shocks fans with important PSA

Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor October 26, 2015

Lady Gaga stunned listeners everywhere on Sept. 18, 2015 with the release of her latest music video for her song, “Till it happens to you.” Most of Lady Gaga’s fans are accustomed to her dressing...

Starting from 9:40 am and continuing until noon, judges came around and scored the visual and informational aspects of each presentation.

Sophomores triumph at National History Day

Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor March 31, 2015

  Instead of sleeping in, on Saturday, March 21, sophomores took their historical knowledge and creative talents to Fairfield University for National History Day National History is an annual...

Oreo stirs up a unique new flavor

Oreo stirs up a unique new flavor

Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor March 17, 2015

Last Friday, March 6, marked National Oreo Day, a celebration of 103 years of America’s most classic cookie which consists of two chocolate discs glued together with sugary white cream. That’s right....

Spread the love this Valentine’s Day

Spread the love this Valentine’s Day

Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor February 24, 2015

The day of love, flowers, teddy bears, and all things chocolate is right around the corner. Yep, you guessed it, it’s Valentine’s Day. Some people roll their eyes at the overstuffed shelves at CVS;...

Beaches and black diamonds beckon vacationers

Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor January 9, 2015

The air becomes chillier; student’s breath becomes ghostly wisps as they walk outside. As snow blankets the town, students take two drastically different routes. Some students hurry to pull on their...

New chocolate shop spices up Mainstreet

New chocolate shop spices up Mainstreet

Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor January 9, 2015

There is no better way to liven up the new year than by delicious chocolates and that is exactly what Aarti Khosia, owner of the newly opened chocolate shop, Khosia’s Le Rouge Handmade Chocolate, has...

Reflections resounds once more

Reflections resounds once more

Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor December 23, 2014

In the coming weeks, students from all over the country will be sending off their submissions to the National PTA Reflections competition, a long standing cornerstone arts program developed in 1969 by...

Shopping frenzies follow Thanksgiving

Shopping frenzies follow Thanksgiving

Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor November 30, 2014

After a humongous Thanksgiving feast, many people are stuffed to the point of thinking they might never be able to get up again. However, there is one incentive for them to get up the next day. The...

Traditions are the stuffing of Thanksgiving

Traditions are the stuffing of Thanksgiving

Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor November 11, 2014

Turkey is not the only thing getting stuffed on Thanksgiving. This food-filled holiday is also packed with plenty of classic and occasionally unconventional traditions. The participants of the original...

Students struggle to read for fun

Students struggle to read for fun

Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor October 6, 2014

Back in the days of elementary school, when the only thing to worry about was who to sit with at lunch or what to do during choice, reading was a nightly routine. Parents would tuck their child in with...

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