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Sunday, July 19 2020 Facebook Google+ Instagram Twitter Youtube The Official Newspaper of Notre Dame High School Opinion & Editorial Advice How To’s School Beauty and Lifestyle Reviews Editors From the Editors Weekly Horoscopes A Letter from the Editors Arts and Entertainment ND Life Black Lives Matter Sports Educational Resources Other Should Children Under 13 Have Social Media? Lisha Sebastian 4 months ago 5 Ways to Stay Fit During the COVID-19 Quarantine Emily Tieu 4 months ago The Littered Masses: Atrocities Unforgiven and Unresolved Kristine Pashin 4 months ago Our Peak Week Ambika Ramadurai 4 months ago Movie Stereotypes/Cliches Nitya Rajendrarao 5 months ago Was it a good idea to give you a cell phone at age 9? Lisha Sebastian 7 months ago Asian-Americans: Model Minority? Tia Quon 7 months ago What the Impeachment Process Really Looks Like Sharanya Suresh 8 months ago The Importance of Recognizing Teen Mental Illnesses Lisha Sebastian 9 months ago Zero Waste Essentials You Don’t Need to Buy Gabi Danitz 1 year ago The Truth about Recycling at ND Isha Trivedi 1 year ago The Abandonment of Reading: Why You Should Read More Tia Quon 1 year ago Sticky Other Five Ingredient Recipes Shreya Dinesh 2 months ago Being in quarantine, getting all the food we want from the grocery store is not as easy as it seems anymore, but this doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of the ingredients lying at home. From shortbread to tarts and baklava, here are some of the easiest recipes to make with just five ingredients or … Read More 0 Sticky Other The Only Zodiac Guide You Will Ever Need Rishika Garg 2 months ago Aries (March 21 – April 19) – This zodiac is symbolized by a ram and can be described as bold, ambitious, impulsive, honest, competitive, and driven. They are a fire sign which means they are passionate, motivated, and can have an explosive temper but it doesn’t last long. They are great leaders and are also … Read More 0 Sticky Other New Findings In Understanding Autism Kimia Rategh 2 months ago Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is a developmental disorder that leads to social dysfunction, repetitive and inflexible behavior, and hypersensitivity to sound and light. Recently it has been found that boys are 4 times more likely than girls to develop autism; about 2.7% of boys have autism while only 0.7% of girls have the disorder. … Read More 0 Sticky Other Chocolate Chunk Sea Salt Cookie Recipe Marley Gerhart 2 months ago These delectable cookies are a perfect treat! Filled with chocolate and a touch of salt: a perfect blend of flavors that melts in your mouth. Ingredients: 2 ½ sticks butter, softened 1 ½ cups brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 ½ tsp baking soda ½ … Read More 0 Sticky Other Taking Action for the Black Lives Matter Movement Ria Jain 2 months ago Systemic racism has been a part of society for hundreds of years, and yet with every new victim, we do not move forward in putting a stop to it. In light of recent events, it is time to go further than performative activism and posting on social media. It is time to act in solidarity … Read More 0 Sticky Other Summer Picnic Ideas Ria Jain 2 months ago As summer is coming up, we are all excited to hopefully spend some more time outside in the sun, even if it is just with our families in our backyard. One great idea for some summer fun is a picnic. With the easy to create ideas below, a picnic in the sun is a great … Read More 0 Sticky Other Burnt Basque Cheesecake — Four Ingredient Masterpiece Serena Park 2 months ago With limited supplies from the grocery store, and the entire nation beginning their hobby of baking during quarantine, this recipe consists of four ingredients and is an easy treat to whip to to impress your friends and family. This basque cheesecake mimics the classic New-York style cheesecake, without the press-in cookie crust. The original recipe … Read More 0 Sticky Other Quarantine Dream Karina Lipe 2 months ago Dreams in Quarantine A compilation of anonymous dreams people have had during quarantine: Dream # 1: “I had a dream a few days ago where I was a vampire. My vampire friends and I were being hunted so we decided to go on the run. We stocked up on supplies with two older experienced farmers … Read More 0 Sticky Advice Arts and Entertainment Reviews Best Podcasts to Listen to While Sheltering-In-Place Kate Armanini 4 months ago Under shelter-in-place orders, it can be hard to stay engaged and entertained all day. When out of shows to binge or books to read, try podcasts! There are tens of thousands available, ranging from talk shows and interviews to news commentaries to recounts of true stories– and most of them are free. Not sure where … Read More 0 Sticky Opinion & Editorial 2020 Presidential Election: Sanders v Bernie Ruhi Malipatlolla 4 months ago The 2020 presidential election is one of the most highly talked about events and is on every American’s mind. With the Republican candidate being current President Trump, the two Democratic candidates, Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are in the spotlight. Though they are from the same party, it seems that they differ on almost every … Read More 0 Sticky Arts and Entertainment 2020 Grammys Ruhi Malipatlolla 4 months ago Each year, musicians, music lovers, and just about anyone highly anticipate the Grammys, an award show presented by The Recording Academy. This year, it surprised many and showed the growth of the music industry. From new artists,\ to appreciating the diverse tastes in music, the Grammys were a huge hit. One of the most memorable … Read More 0 Sticky Other Persian New Year Amidst The Chaos Kimia Rategh 4 months ago The past few weeks have been filled with anxiety, stress, and confusion. With schools transitioning to distance learning, lifestyles shifting to one centered around the shelter in place, and the constant COVID-19 updates, it’s hard to imagine that much else is happening at this time, especially anything positive. However, for Iranian households all around the … Read More 0 Sticky Other Is Self Esteem Related to Social Media Usage? Lisha Sebastian 4 months ago Self esteem is a vital element to a teen’s well being, which can be greatly impacted by the amount of time one spends behind a screen. Social media has earned the attention of countless people for being the culprit of low self esteem among children. According to research done by specialized researchers and educators, social … Read More 0 Sticky How To's How To Get What You Want Rishika Garg 4 months ago The law of attraction has been scientifically proven to help in the success of many celebrities such as Will Smith, Oprah, and Jay Z. What exactly is the law of attraction? The main idea of the law of attraction is the power of the universe to draw similar energies together and something that is always … Read More 0 Sticky Other Cream Puff Recipe Marley Gerhart 4 months ago This delectable treat is the perfect balance of sweet and fluffy, like tasting a cloud! To make the dough for cream puffs (called Choux Paste): Measure 1 cup of flour and set next to you In a large saucepan combine: ½ cup of water ½ cup of milk Instead of this, you can use one cup of water or … Read More 0 Sticky Other Double Chocolaty Chip Brownies Marley Gerhart 4 months ago These treats are perfect to share with your family and friends. They’re just the right amount of chewy and fluffy. They’re so good you may just eat them all yourself! Heat your oven to 325℉ and grease or line an 8 or 9-inch square pan In a medium bowl mix together: 1 cup of cocoa powder Pinch of … Read More 0 Sticky Other From a Tiger’s Perspective: Spirit Week 2020 Madie Manalo 4 months ago From hanging with Mickey and his pals, to exploring the galaxy with the Star Wars’ forces, and most recently taking a blast to the past to the 80’s arcade, the Junior class now has 3 Spirit Weeks under their belts. The memories created and the laughs shared are only...