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A Slushy Reputation
by Chris Yu
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Chris Yu looks at what it's taken to close J-D in the past

Continuous hours of snowfall: 96. At least 40 inches of snow. Practically every school in the county closed -- except for one. Which unfortunate school might that have been?

You guessed it. J-D, of course. Everyone knows about J-D's notorious reluctance to close. Three feet of snowfall piled up on your driveway? Suck it up, because you're going to school. Have your hour delay and like it. Still, this month's snowfall had me wondering: just what would it take to close J-D? An alien...

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Cross Country is Legit, Too
by Ameena Dye
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Assistant Sports Editor Ameena Dye gives a tutorial on the value of cross country.

Packing the bleachers, wearing athletes’ jerseys and planning weekends around the games are all common activities of fans when it comes to soccer, basketball, football and lacrosse here at...

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My Glorious Struggle: A College Essay
by Chris Yu
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Chris Yu reflects upon a truly life-changing experience.

Prompt: Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.

I had a dream. My dream was to go to All-State for...

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What Makes J-D So Unique?
by Dan LaClair
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You know you go to J-D when....

Good old Jamesville-Dewitt High School. Where the periods are long because of block scheduling and the classrooms reach 90 degrees on hot days, thanks to the absence of air-conditioning....

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Beware of Germ
by Chris Yu
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Unseen vicious killers

Germs. They are vicious, bloodthirsty killers. If you see any, you should immediately call 911 while dousing yourself in disinfectant.

At least, that was the impression I had for most of last...

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Jimmy McMillan for Governor!
by Brianna Suslovic
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One Rampage editor professes her love for a certain gubernatorial candidate.

Okay, I confess.

I’m in love with Jimmy McMillan. His name might ring a bell for some readers, but in case you need a hint: “The rent is too DAMN high.”

That’s right, I’m talking about the...

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