John Benhart, Sports Editor
March 21, 2013
Filed under Features
The sun beats down with vengeance upon the golden grasses and small trees and shrubs of the sprawling plain. The grassland appears empty, but further observation reveals that several small holes cover the plain, possibly belonging...
John Benhart, Sports Editor
March 11, 2013
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When most people hear the word “scrabble,” they automatically turn and run as if a lion roaring Qs, Xs, and (the most awful) Es is chasing them at lightning speed, scoring double and triple word scores left and right. Others...
Adam Lucas, Staff Writer
February 22, 2013
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Every year, students at USC take advantage of the activities office, which creates new clubs and starts new trends throughout the area. Several recent clubs have already taken off, such as the Fencing Club or the Movie Club, and...
Qinglan Huang, Features Editor
February 22, 2013
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“Ninja”
“Ashley”
“Monkey”
“Jesus”
Not many individuals would be able to find the common link between those four words, but the bond is there. Can you figure it out? Here’s a hint: think “qwerty” and ...
John Benhart, Sports Editor
January 22, 2013
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Phrases such as “Hola,” “Como estas?” and “Donde esta el bano?” were heard throughout the halls of USCHS during late October of 2012. Believe it or not, these phrases are not commonly spoken by USC students, but instead ...
John Benhart, Sports Editor
December 10, 2012
Filed under Features
All is quiet in the night-time Cuban jungle. A small moth lands upon a fallen log, its glittery white wings gleaming in the full moonlight. A leaf of a towering tree falls to join the pile of decaying matter, while the mo...
Adam Lucas, Staff Writer
November 5, 2012
Filed under Features
They are headlines that changed the world: grisly depictions of the effects of Bird Flu, H1N1, cholera, yellow fever, and other pandemics. But today, from the depths of high schools nation-wide, comes a new epidemic that has not...
Mariah Kelly, Staff Writer
October 19, 2012
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In the spring of 2012, a shoe drive boomed in Upper St. Clair. Leaders Darby Gallo, now a senior, and Christian Kelly, now a junior, organized this collection through Soles4Souls. This organization has sent old and new shoes...
John Benhart, Sports Editor
May 1, 2012
Filed under Features
In the depths of the ocean, particularly in warmer climates, a beast resides. Although small, this animal can deliver a deadly blow without even having contact with its prey. Lying in wait for its unfortunate prey the beast pa...
John Benhart, Sports Editor
March 30, 2012
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Nagging, invasion, and even irritation: three characteristics present in almost every mother. While many see them as an evil yet powerful adversary, Mothers, believe it or not, can actually have a positive effect on their...
February 7, 2012
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Running through the dark jungles of Africa, the little beast of a being jumps from branch to branch, tree to tree. He slows and climbs the tall tree that he has been looking for. When he gets to the top he walks out on a twig...
Lauren Kelly, Entertainment Editor
December 20, 2011
Filed under Features
It began on September 26th: Finish Line’s brand new program to sell high school merchandise in their stores. The new student section in the stores distributes a portion of the purchase price directly to the schools for every ...