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Imagine A World without AP or IB
Posted on April 16, 2010
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Written by Costanza Maio, Editor-in-Chief

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The decision to take AP and IB classes weighs on students starting even from the eighth grade or earlier. Our competitive, “rat race”... Read more »

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Valentine’s Day— Commercial or Sentimental?
Posted on April 16, 2010
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Written by Samaya Sinha, Staff Writer

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Each year, the malls overflow with red, pink, and white—Valentine’s Day merchandise.  Thousands of stores advertise hearts and... Read more »

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The Harriton Coffee House
Posted on April 16, 2010
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Written by Moira Lavelle, Magazine Editor

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On January 12th a tremendous earthquake hit the island nation of Haiti, affecting the capital of Port-au-Prince and much of the surrounding... Read more »

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The Midterm Frenzy
Posted on April 16, 2010
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Written by Gregory Kurtzman, Staff Writer

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They fester in the back of our minds during all of winter break.  They are what teachers allude to incessantly during the first and... Read more »

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The Chinese New Year Around the World
Posted on April 16, 2010
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Written by Adjoa Mante, Staff Writer

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Gong Xi Fa Cai, or Happy New Year!  The Chinese New Year occurred February 14th this year and people all over the world initiated... Read more »

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The BAUM
Posted on April 16, 2010
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Written by Lauren Berenbaum, Editor-in-Chief

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I love snow.  Over the past couple of weeks, heaps of snow have covered our streets, our driveways, and our grass.  It is at times... Read more »

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Meetin’ with Maug…An Interview with English Teacher Mrs. Mauger
Posted on April 16, 2010
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Written by Laura Johnston, Staff Writer

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AP English Literature and English 4 Honors teacher Mrs. Mauger always struck me as a down-to-earth, cool person, so I interviewed her... Read more »

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Navigating Dark Waters: Methods to Afford College
Posted on April 16, 2010
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Written by Eileen Mayro , Outreach Editor

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Due to America’s economic woes, a high school student’s selection of which college or university to attend has become based on... Read more »

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A Visual Arts Update
Posted on February 17, 2010
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Laura Johnston Staff Writer Once you enter Harriton’s lobby, the first right takes you into the visual arts wing.  The wing is two... Read more »

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World Aids Day: Searching for a Cure
Posted on February 17, 2010
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Gregory Kurtzman Staff Writer For many of us at Harriton and in the Lower Merion Community December 1st passed just like any other... Read more »

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