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Opinion & Editorial

9/11: Why This Day Should Never Be Forgotten

On this September 11, 2014, as I walked around school and went from class to class, there was no mention of that horrible day thirteen years ago. There was no “Where were you when this happened?”  And there was no talk about remembering those who lost their lives due to an extremist group’s scheme to…

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Top Five Ways to Stay Safe Online

Few people store compromising information online like the incriminating photos of celebrities in the news, but at the same time, we  need to know how to make it difficult to access our personal data without permission. Here are some tips on how to keep your private information private.

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The Persistence of our Plague-ridden Students

Walking through the hallways, you can sense it. Your skin chills, your head dizzies, and apprehension sets in at the sight of that classmate’s numerous tissues: The Academy Plague is upon us. This formidable title does not refer to a single disease, but to the ever-changing symptoms that characterize those downtrodden but dedicated. Those who…

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Why Apple Went Big with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

The enlargement of Apple’s new smartphones came as little surprise to many watchers and consumers. Apart from the numerous and accurate leaks throughout the year, analysts and reviewers alike predicted and even demanded for future iPhones to grow in size to compete with existing Android phablets. Once the larger iPhones were announced however, most people…

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Phablets: the Next Netbooks

Over the past few years, the average size of smartphone screens has increased dramatically, giving rise to a curious class of portable device called the phablet. Phablets today generally have screen sizes between 5.5 to 6 inches and are designed to appeal to consumers who wish to replace their smartphones and tablets with a single…

Sports

Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Zane Trace

With just a minute left on the clock, everyone on Hondros Field knew the next goal decided the winner of this crucial game on September 6th. Suddenly, Academy took control, intensifying the pace as they kept the ball in possession and passed it from player to player, reaching Sophie Krings’17 with fewer than 30 seconds…

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Student, Staff, and Teacher Profiles

Teacher: Mrs. Scott Best read of the summer: The Girls of the Atomic City Favorite Robin William movie: Mrs. Doubtfire Most anticipated Academy events: Homecoming, sporting and artistic events Childhood dream job: Pediatric onocologist Hardest part of school year preparation: Building a new curriculum

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iCloud Leak Has Sense of Redundancy

By now, many of us have heard the story of the hacker who broke into celebrity iCloud accounts and leaked nude photos of stars such as Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton. Students are taught that the internet is forever, but that statement extends past Facebook and Instagram. Where do the photos from iPhones go when…