February 2017

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Self help in high school

Being a high school student involves balancing many obstacles that can have an effect on your performance as a student. As a student body, we can show our peers that they aren’t alone, and how…


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Jim Thorpe vs. Lehighton

Rivalry against towns by Danni Mergel, Reporter On January 28, 2017, the Jim Thorpe Olympian boys basketball players faced their biggest rivals, the Lehighton Indians, at the Jim Thorpe High School. Everyone came out to…


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How to deal with the stress of schoolwork and midterms

As midterms draw closer, teachers are giving more homework assignments to better prepare their students. How will the students cope with the stress? “Utilize PODs,” freshman Kaylyn Joseph says, “It’s easier to do some of…


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Motivational quotes inspire good classroom ethics

by Carol Keefer, Reporter By reading a motivational quote or passage, a student can be inspired to perform better in an academic setting, as well as in an athletic setting. “I believe inspirational quotes can…


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Tips for staying organized this semester

Tips for staying organized this semester by Alexis Hill, Reporter How organized are you? As you read this question, you’re probably cringing at the thought of your locker, notebooks, and binders. It’s hard to stay…


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Underclassmen 101

Too many freshman and sophomores are timid to be in high school and planning to start careers. With the help of upperclassmen, maybe they can find their way! With advice from Gianna Antigninia and Ellana…


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Flowers in the Attic book review

by Ashlee Murray, reporter   I enjoyed the book Flowers in the Attic, written by V.C. Andrews. To me, it had a good flow and kept me continually interested. The story is centered around Carin…


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Ice and snow take it slow

by Alexys Naranjo, Reporter The more winter decides to give us this treacherous weather, the more some Jim Thorpe students are not taking precaution to driving safely. The Jim Thorpe Sadd team is trying to…


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