Halloween has become a favorite holiday for many Americans. Most people think of Halloween as trick-or-treating, dressing up, haunted houses, parties, and more. However, many people are unaware of the origins of the spooky holiday. Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic people. The Celts lived nearly two millennials ago, in an area that is now modern-day Ireland and northern France. The holiday was originally celebrated on November 1st, marking the end of summer and the…
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Due to the coronavirus, this Halloween will be different from most. But in this spooky season, we can still ask the age old question: who is the best horror movie villain? We all have seen the classic movies of Halloween and A Nightmare on Elm Street, and since this Hallows Eve is on a Saturday night, you can stay home, stay safe, and rerun these classics. But who is the best? Based on a Google…
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With 85 million tons of paper waste produced per year, and 1 billion trees being destroyed for the paper industry, reusing paper is a great way to save resources. With a few easy steps, used paper can have another life. While there are many techniques and processes used for paper making, most have these simple steps. A few items are needed to make recycled paper. Start by collecting any used paper in your possession. This…
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Sacoglossans are a species of sea slug known for their amazing colors and patterns. Elysia chlorotica, a Sacoglossan that lives beneath shallow waters on the East coast is known for something else: this slug feeds on algae, and instead of breaking down the plant completely, they suck out the cells and use them to photosynthesize. This process is called “kleptoplasty,” and it enables the slug to power itself with energy from the sun. To use…
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At Forest Hills Eastern, girl’s golf is often overlooked. Nevertheless, this year’s varsity team not only qualified for states this past weekend, they also secured the 7th ranking overall. As we all know, COVID-19 caused sports to adapt so athletes could safely participate. Some sports were forced to make larger adjustments than others; golf, on the other hand, was lucky. Since golfers had the ability to stay socially distanced, they were not required to wear…
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With COVID-19 restrictions increasing the difficulty of making live performances possible, the Forest Hills Eastern Theater Department is finding new and creative ways to make the fall play a reality. For the entire first week of rehearsals, the actors in this year’s play, The Beverly Hillbillies, took to Zoom to run lines and perfect their southern accents over their computer screens. As in-school learning and rehearsals have progressed, actors have been recently allowed to return…
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During quarantine, Forest Hills Eastern suffered the loss of our beloved assistant principal, Mr. Tim Hollern. On October 17th, the football game against Catholic Central served as a fundraiser in Mr. Hollern’s honor. To raise money, the cheerleading team was tasked with selling small, $2 ribbons. The cheer team alone was able to raise over $400 in ribbon profits and additional donations, with all proceeds going to the Van Andel Institute for cancer research. At…
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In arguably one of the most important elections for the direction of our country, the bid for the U.S presidency (2016), why did over 40% of eligible voters chose to stay home from the polls? Compared to other countries such as Belgium with a 87.2% voter turnout rate, and Sweden with a 82.6% rate, the United States is far behind in voter turnout. In fact, it is not even in the top 25 countries despite…
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Oh my gourd! Halloween is almost upon us. With its Tricks and Treats, scary movies, and tons of candy, it’s always a delightful time of year. Nevertheless, this year may be quite different, and we all know why. The spookiest part of this Halloween season are the setbacks COVID-19 may pose concerning this year’s festivities. Recently, the long trek for sweets has been a hot topic of discussion. What are students going to do for…
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Halloween is characterized by wonders, free candy, and costumes. The game Costume Quest showcases this side of Halloween, allowing players to relive the joys associated with being a child on that sacred night. This review will use the standard set in the last article, with the acronym SGMG: “Some Guys Make Gangs.” For those who don’t remember what that means, it actually stands for Story, Gameplay, Music, and Graphics. ~~~ Story: The story of Costume…
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