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Editorials/Student Voice

The impact of having a sister

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By: Kate Tabor

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Having a sister isn’t always easy. Having multiple sisters can be even worse. As the youngest to two older sisters, I can vouch for this. Even so, I have to admit that I would be lost without them.

Even though sisters can easily annoy one another, I think that a sister bond can be one of the strongest relationships a girl can have. Now, of course it has its flaws, such as stealing clothing, and passive aggressive insults being thrown at one another at the dinner table, but those things are easily overcome. One moment, two sisters could be screaming at each other till their throats are sore, and five minutes later they’re best friends again.

I think that’s what makes a sister bond so special; the knowledge that even though we can get frustrated with each other, we’re always gonna come back to each other and be friends. Some may say that not talking about an argument may not be the healthiest thing, which in some cases I agree, but I think in most sister fights it’s okay, and those feelings can be trusted to be acknowledged and validated through future actions.

As for heart to heart moments between sisters, I find those happen in the moments that matter the most. I can’t count how many times my mother has told my sister to get in here and help comfort her, which oftentimes leads to an awkward pat on the back that lacks what’s really important. That’s not to say that sisters can’t be vulnerable with each other though, I just think that those are rare moments where you and your sister can truly see each other, and that’s when you really need each other.

In a lot of ways, having a sister is like having your best friend also be your enemy, but in the best way possible. You can trust each other to call each other out when needed, but also to have each other’s backs and stick by their side when they need it most.

And even though I hate to admit it, my sister is my best friend. Though right now, I’m extremely annoyed by her.

Editorials/Student Voice, Events

Christmas is America’s most popular holiday

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By: Isabel Strack

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There is a survey on YouGov.com that shows that more than ⅓ of America stated that Christmas is their favorite holiday.

Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ who people believe in as the son of God. The name “Christmas” comes from the mass of Christ which is a mass service. Mass service is where Christians can remember that Jesus had died for us then came back alive. Christmas was a holiday in the mid-1800s. It was seen as a day of peace and rest.

Many people also enjoy celebrating Christmas because that is when you can see your loved ones that you may not have seen in a while. Some people will celebrate with just their immediate family and others will celebrate with their extended family. It is very common for people to have family reunions over the holidays. It’s a perfect time to spend with family, as you can decorate your Christmas tree with ornaments or make some Christmas baked goods. It is a celebration of love. The Christmas season provides great opportunities to strengthen bonds with friends and family.

You could also get gifts for yourself and other people. If you love giving gifts to other people this is a perfect opportunity to do that. It’s also a perfect time to do secret Santa with your friends, family cousins, etc. Secret Santa is like another word for a gift exchange, but Secret Santa can be a little bit different. In Secret Santa you don’t know who’s giving you your gift or what you are getting. You only know who you’re getting a gift for. You can pick names out of a hat or find an app that can pick the names for you.

Christmas falls on a different day every year so sometimes it’s hard to plan a time to get together with your family, but if you are able to plan it right it is always worth it. Christmas is a perfect time to pause and spend quality time with loved ones.

Events, Local

Turkey Trot

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By: Kara Fini

For many families the Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving tradition. Usually held on Thanksgiving morning, people of all ages and running ability participate in local fun runs held all over the United States. The races differ in lengths, but the most common length today is a 5k.

The Turkey Trot originated in Buffalo, NY back in 1896. Only 6 people ran, all men, and they ran five miles in downtown Buffalo. Only 4 of them finished after one dropped out in the first two miles and the other couldn’t keep down Thanksgiving breakfast. They continued to hold this race as it gained more and more popularity over the next couple years. They thought it was a way to burn off calories before eating a bunch for Thanksgiving.

Every year since then, the Turkey Trot in Buffalo has been held. It reached cities like New Orleans in 1907, and Cincinnati in 1909. Even with the quick growth of the race, it wasn’t until 1972 that a woman raced the Buffalo Turkey Trot.

Now the Turkey Trot is a family fun run in many local neighborhoods and towns. From toddlers and babies in strollers to grandmas and grandpas, there are nearly 1 million people in the United States who run this fun run every year.

If you want to participate in the future, Highland Park hosts their own Turkey Trot that is 5k long. It costs around $35 for adults and $15 for kids under 17 to participate. The route starts and ends on the north side of Highland Catholic School. It goes south on Cleveland road and then turns to the west where you will run on River Road. Then you follow Highland Parkway back up to the start. Afterwards you are able to stop at Tiffany’s, a local restaurant, and have a free breakfast for participating.

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Movies/TV/Theaters

TOP 10 FAMILY MOVIES TO WATCH

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By: Grace Lopez

1. BOSS BABY

This movie is really really funny and hilarious. My family and I really enjoyed this movie. I would really recommend this movie to anyone who would want to watch something funny.

2. THE INCREDIBLES

This movie is really funny and shows how everyone in the family has different superpowers. I loved watching this movie when I was younger.

3. DESPICABLE ME

This movie is hilarious to watch. I also loved this movie when I was young. This was one of my top movies when someone would ask me what my favorite movie was.

4. INSIDE OUT

This movie really teaches you about a lot of different emotions. This movie could get you really sad or could get your giggles out. I really enjoyed watching this movie.

5. COCO

This movie is my favorite movie of all time. It’s really sad, funny and really entertaining. I would rewatch this movie thousands of times. I really like this movie a lot and I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a sad and a really funny movie.

6. CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

This movie was really funny to me with all the Oompa Loompas and all the kids. This was a really hilarious movie with the chocolate river and the bubble gum kid, but I won’t spoil the movie.

7. TOY STORY

This movie is a really funny movie. I really loved all the parts and all the different movies (in the series). This is a good movie to rewatch and it’s also funnier when you watch it with friends and family.

8. HOME ALONE

This movie is really funny when they left the kid alone at home, but I won’t really spoil the movie because for me it really was funny and really interesting.

9. WISH

This movie was really interesting but I also really loved this movie when she finds out the magic from her city. But I won’t really spoil this movie because it’s really interesting.

10. MOANA

This movie is a really good Disney movie. I really enjoyed watching this when I was younger. It’s also really sad but at the same time it’s a really good movie to watch with anyone.