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The Greatest Irish Artists

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Nora Geoghegan Staff Writer With St. Patrick’s Day being so recent, let’s discuss some of the best Irish artists on the  music scene at the moment! CMAT: Ciara Mary- Alice Thompson, professionally known as CMAT is an artist from Dunboyne in the Re... More »

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Animation VS Live Action

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Kate LaPlaca Staff Writer Remaking movies is something that has become incredibly popular in the past decade or two. Although remaking movies is something that brings back great movies and shows them to the newer generations. Although most times when the movie... More »

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Ash Wednesday to Today: Mid-Lenten Reflections

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Ella Bradshaw Staff Writer As I sit down to write this piece amidst the second week of March, I find myself surprised that Lent is almost halfway over, and the countdown to Holy Week and the Resurrection of the Lord is less than two months away.  This period ... More »

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America Runs on … Bananas?

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Kelsy Brown Staff Writer Like any other New Englander, I too find myself in the Dunkin drive through quite often, especially because nothing beats having a fun drink while completing homework. However, I had to do a double take after seeing the newly released ... More »

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What Carrie Bradshaw Teaches Us

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Nora Geoghegan   Staff Writer   Carrie Bradshaw is one of the most iconic TV characters of all time, yet she irritates many  who come across her. I couldn’t help but wonder, why is Carrie Bradshaw so polarizing?   Carrie Bradshaw, who’s played b... More »

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A Gift Giver’s Guide To Holiday Shopping

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Molly Kelly Staff Writer                            As the holiday season is quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect presents for those in your life. Whether it’s your mom, dad, significant other, sibling, ... More »

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Settling the Debate: Top Christmas Songs

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Nora Geoghegan Staff Writer  As Christmas approaches, it’s time to settle once and for all the top five Christmas songs of all time! “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call” by Bleachers  Although this song is new in the zeitgeist of Christmas songs, “... More »

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The Timeless “Polar Express”

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Danielle Aiken Editor in Chief Every holiday season, audiences climb aboard The Polar Express for another ride to the North Pole. Even two decades after its release, the 2004 film continues to hold its place in our hearts as one of the most beloved Christmas m... More »

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Scrooge Day: A Holiday Tradition

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Kate LaPlaca Staff Writer Every family has their own special traditions during the holiday season. In my family, my favorite tradition happens on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. That’s when my whole family gathers at my uncle’s house to watch “Scrooge”,... More »

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The Ballroom Problem

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Kelsy Brown Staff Writer “Dancing With the Stars” is about to wrap up their 34th season. However, there has been lots of controversy surrounding many of the celebrities’ past in regards to their dance experience.  Of the fourteen celebrities that ha... More »

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The Center of Our Thanksgiving Celebrations

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Daniel Griffin Opinion Editor It was freezing cold, the trees turned an auburn bright orange with hints of red and yellow. It was quiet, not much going on anywhere. But on this day off of a quiet cul-de-sac in Holbrook, Massachusetts, just like every year I co... More »