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Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief, Editor-In-Chief

Ned Hardy is a man of many passions. His latest endeavor? Bringing his expertise and vision to Inklings as Editor in Chief.

Hardy joined the Inklings staff his junior year after being impressed by the awesome issues being put out. Having started out as Web A&E Editor, Hardy has the knowledge and experience to help take both the paper and the web to greater heights.

He enjoys writing in- depth investigative news pieces. Although he never sets out to stir up controversy, Hardy likes taking difficult, thought provoking subject to write his articles about.

But Hardy is more than just the typical investigative reporter; he is also a music enthusiast and enjoys writing album reviews that reflect his interest. Hardy says he is a big fan of rap music, especially Kanye West. When he isn’t writing for Inklings or jamming out to Kanye, Hardy, a self proclaimed foodie, might be found cookie up something delicious. Hardy’s varied passions foster an appreciation for each writer as an individual. As Editor in Chief, Hardy hopes to influence the paper by personally interacting with everyone on the staff.

“This could easily become a situation where only the loudest voices are heard’, Hardy Said.  “I want everyone to have a chance to write the article they want to write or to take the picture they want to take.”

All content by Ned Hardy
 Not Good: A Review of Tyga’s Hotel California

Not Good: A Review of Tyga’s Hotel California

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief May 5, 2013

  Sometimes, an album comes along that makes me want to drop everything I’ve been listening to, lock myself in a room with my iPod, and experience the music. Such albums are deep, sonically-unique,...

The Bat Saga

The Bat Saga

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief February 15, 2013

Bats are great, normally. They’re a lot of fun to think about and even more fun to see outside: they fly around, eat bugs, have an exciting nightlife, and really just love being themselves. Bats are...

Nov. 16, 2012 | Senior Skip Day?

Nov. 16, 2012 | Senior Skip Day?

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief November 16, 2012

11:20 a.m. A section of the cafeteria in which many seniors typically eat their lunch seemed a bit empty this morning, perhaps due to the fact that some chose to celebrate "Senior Skip Day" today.

A Playlist for Hurricane Sandy

A Playlist for Hurricane Sandy

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief October 30, 2012

Hurricane Sandy is definitely upon us, and if you’re sitting at home waiting for the power to go out, you might as well do so with some nice musical accompaniment. We’ve put together a playlist that...

May 31, 2012 | A Fine Day for the Fine Arts Awards

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief May 31, 2012

3:23 p.m. A peek into the auditorium this afternoon revealed the Annual Department Awards Ceremony. While parents, siblings, and friends looked on, over 90 students received Fine and Performing Arts awards...

March 28, 2012 | The Great Cookout of 2012

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief March 28, 2012

8:32 a.m. A group of boys gaze at a charcoal grill amid the smoke from slowly browning hot dogs. The Great Cookout of 2012, organized via Facebook by a group of seniors and juniors, took place this morning...

Feb. 29, 2012 | A Leap Day Lunch

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief February 29, 2012

11:29 a.m. Students peruse the many choices in the cafeteria this morning, ranging from deli sandwiches to a full salad bar. Today is Leap Day, a day that occurs once every four years.

Feb. 16, 2012 | Color Between the Lines

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief February 16, 2012

12:56 p.m. Two new murals from the Mural Painting class now grace the once-blank walls of the cafeteria. The murals, which consist of squares of alternating colors, spell out the words "SHS CAFE."

Jan. 10, 2012 | Concrete Wasteland

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief January 10, 2012

10:16 a.m. The Courtyard remained empty today as cold winds forced many students to stay indoors. Temperatures are expected to drop to as low as 28 degrees Fahrenheit this afternoon.

Dec. 16, 2011 | Who Posted the Posters?

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief December 16, 2011

12:28 p.m. An anonymous group of people plastered a bulletin board outside of the cafeteria with posters this afternoon. The posters, none of which are stamped "Approved" by the administration, feature...

Drake's "Take Care": A Review

Drake’s “Take Care”: A Review

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief December 14, 2011

I could start this review by writing about a number of different things. I could write about Drake’s posse, the OVOXO “clique,” which now includes the mysterious R&B crooner known as The Weeknd...

Dec. 7, 2011 | Candygrams for Sale

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief December 7, 2011

11:19 a.m. "Four for you, Glenn Coco! You go, Glenn Coco!" This line from the popular 2004 film Mean Girls is sure to be repeated multiple times this week as the Global Friendship club sells "candygrams"...

Halloween: An Un-Postponable Holiday

Halloween: An Un-Postponable Holiday

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief November 8, 2011

You can’t change the date of a holiday. Christmas is always on December 25th. Independence Day is always on July 4th. Halloween is always on October 31st. Right? Wrong. According to the Town of...

The Light Side and The Dark Side

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief October 28, 2011

WARNING: This article contains explicit language and chronicles verbal exchanges that may be considered offensive. Inklings noted this in its decision to run the article to print, with the consideration...

The Walking Dead: A Review

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief October 20, 2011

AMC might just be the new HBO. For years, HBO, a premium cable channel, has been producing television shows with high production values, big budgets, and limited censorship. HBO’s shows have been...

Oct.19, 2011 I Whodunnit?

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief October 19, 2011

12:21 p.m. Yellow caution tape blows in the wind and rain. The gate that usually separates Staples and Bedford Middle School went missing on Monday night. Assistant Principal Richard Franzis says that...

Sept. 23, 2011 | Rainy Day Blues

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief September 23, 2011

1:34 p.m. Caitlyn Rand '13 gazes at the rainstorm taking place just a few inches outside of her Spanish classroom. Because the parking sticker lottery for juniors will not take place until November, many...

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