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The Academic Bowl Team smiled for a picture at the competition, and consisted of Heather Banas, Abby Freebery, Annie McTaggart, Grace Donaher, Emily Malone, Gina Rufo, Caitlin Kennedy, Meredith Kuchma, and Geneva Laur. The team achieved a score of 175 to 170.

Academic Bowl Meet: A Success

Mary M. '21, Reporter February 6, 2020

Academic Bowl Meet: A Success On Thursday, January 30, the Academic Bowl team attended the much anticipated championship meet at Salesianum. Although the day was full of nerves and excitement, the team...

Attendees of the Spaghetti Dinner enjoyed their meal while being treated to a performance by a senior, Gina Ruffo, and a sophomore, Samantha Tuschinski.

Spaghetti Dinner

Bella P. '23, Reporter February 4, 2020

The 8th annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser was on Friday, January 24th. This year, it was raising money for the theater program’s production of Mamma Mia. To attend the event it cost $10 for students,...

School work starts to pile up as the second semester approaches.

Checkup on the First Month of the Decade

Maddie M. '23, Reporter February 4, 2020

The first month of the new decade is almost over. 1/12 of the year is already coming to a close. How has the decade gone for the students and teachers so far? After winter break was over, there were only...

“...our club is focused on trying to support and help padula become a more sustainable community and to improve everyones awareness of environmental issues,” said Nauman.

How Padua Began Recycling Again

Abigail C. '21, Reporter January 30, 2020

For the past year, the Environmental Conservation Club worked to bring back Padua’s recycling program. Recently, they restarted the program to recycle paper, more of which is explained in the post. This...

The rings from Jostens came in different sizes, colors, and embellishments. This particular ring is gold, but like the other class rings it include a yellow gemstone.

Junior Ring Mass

Mary M. '21, Reporter January 27, 2020

62 years later, the time-honored tradition continues. The Junior Ring Mass was held on Wednesday, January 22 at Saint Anthony of Padua Church, with deep spiritual, symbolic, and poignant connections for...

The conflict between Iran and America has sparked news headlines such as this one. American service members were injured in a missile attack on a US base in Iraq.

Could tensions between the US and Iran spark World War III? The internet and media seem to think so.

Mary M. '21, Reporter January 21, 2020

On January 3, 2020, General Qasem Soleimani, the leader of Iran’s Quds Force, was killed by an airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump. Soleimani was seen as the second most powerful person in Iran,...

Rehearsals for the men in the show are taking place. There are a few songs that show the different perspectives of both men and women at the time.

Reeling in “Ragtime”: What Goes Behind the Making of a Musical

Maddie M. '23, Reporter January 21, 2020

Reeling in “Ragtime”: What Goes Behind the Making of a Musical The annual Salesianum musical is setting the stage. Starting from February 28th to March 8th, the Salesianum production of Ragtime is...

Marissa Manzi (left) stands with two co-workers at her job. Since beginning her job, Manzi feels proud of her newfound income because, “I earned it. I worked hard for it.

Juggling a Part-Time Job With School

Abigail C. '21, Reporter December 16, 2019

Many students juggle their schoolwork and activities with part-time jobs. But, is entering the workforce helpful or harmful for a student? As a high schooler, there are many companies looking to hire...

The College Board website, which most, if not all, high school students have an account it. The website gives access to PSAT scores, SAT registration, and even practice questions for the test.

High School Stressor: The SAT Test

Mary M. '21 December 16, 2019

It’s a test taken by 1.7 million students across America. Not even the smartest or most well-prepared students can escape the stress of the formidable SAT. As many a high school student is all too...

Meaghan OBrien is the youngest of four siblings. From left to right: Courtney OBrien, Caitlin OBrien, Meaghan OBrien, and Colleen OBrien.

Older vs. Younger Siblings

Maria S. '20, Reporter December 11, 2019

The Life of Siblings: Conflicts and Rewards People who have siblings know that it’s not always a walk in the park. Older, middle, and younger siblings all face their own struggles and rewards. Kamryn...

Midterm Preparation

Maddie M. '23, Reporter December 9, 2019

The holidays are coming up, but before winter break comes around students have to take midterms. Students are expected to learn study methods to prepare for regular assessments, quizzes, and tests in their...

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