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Holiday Shopping Tips
November 28, 2011 • Christine Landry-Jonas
Filed under Advice
For Girls You can get your friends things like jewelry or clothes. I like to get these at Forever 21. Their jewelry is cheap but good quality and cute. Socks from Forever 21 are very cute and only 95 cents a pair. For Guys There are some nice smelling cologne at Dollar Tree. I mean, it’s only... Read more »
Having a Successful School Year
September 5, 2011 • Mr. Tosto, School Psychologist
Filed under Advice, Top Stories
Having a successful school year essentially takes two things– 100% Commitment and Good Habits. When you are committed, you see achieving in school as your number one priority. With this view, dissatisfaction with certain teachers or school policies, relationship difficulties, drama with friends,... Read more »
What to do about Cyber-bullying
January 30, 2011 • Paige Hill
Filed under Advice
Here’s the thing about cyber-bullying… As teenagers in our technological era, there is constantly criticism about what we should or should not be doing. Adults and schools warn us about privacy issues and how much trouble we could get ourselves into, but the truth is, we still do it all anyway.... Read more »
Plan Ahead for Prom
December 8, 2010 • Derek Johnson ( Class of 2011)
Filed under Advice
This years Prom will be held at the Surf Club in New Rochelle. The date is scheduled for June 9, 2011. As of now the tickets cost $95 per person. Myself, the other officers and advisors realize that this is a rather large amount and have decided to start a payment plan. All you need to do to start paying... Read more »
College Applications
December 8, 2010 • Derek Johnson (Class of 2011)
Filed under Advice, College Corner
All Seniors know the process all too well by now but there is always something you don’t know. As the due dates for most college applications draws ever closer there are a few things you should go over, if you have not done so already. Make sure you have all of your teacher recommendations in... Read more »
Upset, Sad, Depressed
November 7, 2010 • Mr. Tosto
Filed under Advice
When something bad happens, unexpectedly, we often react by getting “upset.”You spill milk on your new pants…you get a bad grade on a test…someone makes a “smart remark” to you. Being upset can often occur as a reaction to something minor.(less than 5 on a scale... Read more »
Being Social on the Network
October 15, 2010 • Sade Salley
Filed under Advice
Facebook is a website that just about every teen and adult is using. It is a way to connect with friends and family, meet new people, or find long lost ones. Some people like to put certain comments about themselves or other people on Facebook and think it’s funny, but they do not know how that... Read more »
Don’t want to Drink
May 6, 2010
Filed under Advice
Dear Mercury, Some of the friends I hang out with drink when they go to parties. I like going to parties, but I don’t want to drink. What can I do? To answer this question, Mercury sought the advice of Ms. D’Anna, our Project Success Counselor. Ms. D’Anna is available on Tuesdays,... Read more »
Freshman Prom Date
April 26, 2010
Filed under Advice, Top Stories
Dear Mercury, I am a 9th grade girl who was asked to the Prom by a senior boy. My friend says I have to sex him that night if I say yes. Is that true? Fearful Freshman ————————————– Dear Fearful Freshman, NO, NO,... Read more »
No Prom Date
April 26, 2010
Filed under Advice, Top Stories
Dear Mercury, I am a senior girl who hoped to get a date for the prom, but that didn’t happen. I really want to go but feel others will laugh at me behind my back. What should I do? No Prom Date ———————————- Dear No Prom... Read more »
