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Senior Leigh Ann Barnett snaps a photo of her Christmas tree to get into the holiday student.

2016 guide to the holidays in St. Louis

Kristin Priest, STAFF WRITER December 20, 2016

As we enter the final weeks of 2016, the holidays return in full swing. Opportunities for the family get-togethers, outings, gift exchanges and recipe swaps exemplify December. The holiday season brings...

We're Really Clef-er: Weekly(ish) Favorites

We’re Really Clef-er: Weekly(ish) Favorites

Justin Cupps and Dani Fischer December 5, 2016

Every two weeks, Justin and I go through our music to find the tracks that have been running through our heads non-stop each time adding five tracks apiece. This running blog is meant for your enjoyment...

Renowned R&B artist Marvin Gaye plays piano.

We’re Really Clef-er: the presidential one

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF November 8, 2016

The POTUS playlist was created by Arts & Entertainment editor Dani Fischer and the blog written by News Editor Justin Cupps. With a simple read through of the song titles you probably figured...

Cheap, easy and stylish looks for Halloween

Cheap, easy and stylish looks for Halloween

Kristin Priest and Leigh Ann Barnett October 31, 2016

On Oct. 31, everyone always want to be prepped with an Instagram approved costume. Halloween grants us a time to dress up and become another persona, yet many high schoolers are rushed for time and low...

We’re Really Clef-er: rhythm and poetry playlist

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF October 6, 2016

Dani “Wicked Menace” Fischer and Justin “Insane Leader” Cupps present our music blog, “We’re Really Clef-er”. Each blog, one of us makes the playlist and the other one writes about it, so...

Juniors Emily Dickson and Grant Aden pose for a photo after Aden asked Dickson to homecoming.

We’re Really Clef-er: Homecoming playlists for all

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 17, 2016

In lieu of homecoming, the two of us have decided to make two playlists of polar nature: one to get pumped to go to homecoming and the other to wallow in sadness or (in my case) play Super Smash Bros across...

We're Really Clef-er: Indie Folk Playlist

We’re Really Clef-er: Indie Folk Playlist

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 13, 2016

NOTE: I do suggest you listen to the playlist before reading this because it will make a lot more sense once you do. After finding another online newspaper that made weekly playlists based on holidays...

Food for the Trail

Peyton Gaskill, STAFF WRITER May 11, 2016
When you’re carrying all your food on your back, every ounce counts. Luckily, there are a variety of lightweight meal solutions out there; three options include: dehydrated meals, homemade meals and Meal Ready to Eats (MREs).

Blues advance beyond the first round of playoffs

Hasan Baig, Staff Writer April 29, 2016
The St. Louis Blues have finally accomplished a feat that they have failed to do for the past three seasons: getting through the first round of the playoffs.
Seniors Matt Pilgrim, Collin Basler, Nick Balestra and Hasan Baig enjoy Game 1 of the Blues vs. Blackhawks playoff series.

Postseason not-so-blues

Hasan Baig, Staff Writer April 21, 2016
After another strong season by the St. Louis Blues, finishing 49-24-9, fans are hoping for their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. However for the last 48 years, Blues fans have been left disappointed with early exits from the playoffs.