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Little sleep affects students health and learning ability

Raina Schutz
December 6, 2012

Kids need sleep, and lots of it. So why do schools make them wake up early the one day in the year that they have stayed up until 12 eating candy? Thanksgiving Break we have an entire week off, for Winter Break we have two weeks off, but for some reason, we are only allowed a half day break the day of... Read more »

Gargoyles, goblins and games abound for Halloween

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Lenaya LeBlanc
October 29, 2012

Dark alleys, rain misting and fog creating a layer of mystery along the streets. The month of October is known as the month to kick off fall and holiday festivities. Starting these celebrations there are many upcoming fall events and haunted houses nearby to give off the spooky and Halloween vibe. 13th... Read more »

Students Speak Out: What is your scariest Halloween memory?

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Sam Cook & Henry Craft
October 31, 2011

Every year people flock to haunted houses and scary movies around this time of year and we were wondering; what is your scariest Halloween memory?     Hope Gilbert, freshman: “Some guy jumped out and scared me, and I was so scared I turned around and punched him in the face.”         Victoria... Read more »

Host the ultimate Halloween party with these recipes and crafts

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Madison Fiedler
October 31, 2011

The days of knocking on the doors of strangers and begging for sweets are over, so now what can you do to celebrate this Halloween?  Whether you were the princess, the zombie or the classic sheet-ghost back when you went trick-or-treating, you can give your home and dinner table that Hallows Eve flair... Read more »

Create your own Halloween Costume!

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Anna Keil
October 28, 2011

“What should I be for Halloween?” It’s a question we face every year. Costumes from previous years are way out of date. Buying a new costume can be expensive, and not as original as desired. So why not create your own? Here are some creative tips to help you create the best Halloween costumes for... Read more »

First Robinwood Halloween Dance promises to be a blast

Sam Cook
October 27, 2011

Looking for something to do this Saturday night? Robinwood Station is hosting a drug-free Halloween dance, this Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. This is the first event sponsored by the Friends of Robinwood Station Youth Board. The dance is at Robinwood Station, 3706 Cedaroak Drive, West Linn. There will... Read more »

Have a Happy Halloween with fun crafts and recipes!

The Graveyard Cake is a delicious Halloween treat.

Madison Fielder
October 27, 2011

The days of knocking on the doors of strangers and begging for sweets are over, so now what can you do to celebrate this Halloween?  Whether you were the princess, the zombie or the classic sheet-ghost back when you went trick-or-treating, you can give your home and dinner table that Hallows Eve flair... Read more »

Halloween recipes

Pesetti, Sophia Halloween Recipes

Sophie Pesetti
October 26, 2011

Ghostly Grub Makes about 10 servings Ingredients: - 2 ¼ cup flour - 2/3 cup shortening - 4 to 6 tbsp. water - 2 tbsp. sugar - 1 tbsp. cinnamon - Ghost cookie cutter Directions: Set oven to 350 degrees. Use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into pea-sized chunks. Slowly mix the flour in with the butter... Read more »