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Ho! Ho! Ho! It looks like the holiday spirit is back again and better than ever! Many Clarence families are spreading the holiday cheer by decorating indoors and outdoors for the holiday season. As I traveled across Clarence, I saw so many houses decked out in festive decorations and lights. There were many highlights from several different neighborhoods around Clarence and I’m going to share some of the very well-decorated light displays that I saw.
The Christmas season is officially in full swing. People decorate their Christmas trees, sing carols, and warm up the hot chocolate. This festive spirit can be found in iconic movies, old and new. Here are five of the best holiday movies for you to enjoy this season, including Elf!
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The holiday season is here, and with it comes the music that makes everything feel festive and fun. Whether you’re wrapping gifts, sipping hot cocoa, or decorating the tree, Christmas songs set the perfect mood. This year, while the classics still dominate, fresh tracks and viral hits are also stealing the spotlight.
School
For the first year, Clarence High School participated in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. On Friday, December 6, students and staff from CHS made their way to Woodlawn Beach to jump into Lake Erie.
Clarence High School is home to countless clubs that are focused on promoting the voices of a strong student body. The Empower Club is a fitting example of just that. By setting a standard of inclusivity and building the foundations for future students, the Empower Club focuses on providing a safe environment where any and all members can discuss gender-related challenges and work towards breaking down societal barriers.
Find CHS Empower on instagram @chsempower, join their ‘Remind’ by texting @empower222 to 81010, or find Mr. Meyer, the club’s advisor, in room 222!
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Sports
It’s an exciting time in the landscape of college football: we get to see teams that aren’t Alabama compete for a National Championship. Other than that, the big news this year was the expansion of the College Football Playoffs (CFP) bracket to include twelve teams, including the five highest ranked conference champions and the next seven highest ranked teams.
Injury is a part of every sport, from basketball, soccer, to football. However, concussions have been quite a topic of conversation in the NFL. These hits to the head have led to serious concussions. The NFL reported 219 concussions in 2023, but it’s lower than past years. The NFL will continue to make the game safer for athletes.
National
In recent months, the political scene has been filled with drama, as big decisions, public arguments, and changing alliances grab the headlines. From heated elections to important policy debates, the country is facing deep divisions and uncertainty about what comes next. As politicians and parties fight for power, the public is left to watch as every move could change the future. In this article, we’ll look at the latest political events and examine the key players, showing how these developments impact our lives and the direction of our country.
Pop Culture
Wicked is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, which tells the story of the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, and her story when she attended Shiz University, where she met her first enemy, but soon-to-be best friend G(a)linda. The musical follows their journey as they face many challenges fitting in, as well as competing for a mutual guy, Fiyero.
Seasonal
The holidays often bring a mix of joy, traditions, and connection, but they're also closely tied to consumerism. Consumerism during this time is marked by an increase in spending, advertising, and the cultural push to equate material gifts with expressions of love and celebration.
With the holiday season just around the corner, it is easy to get overwhelmed with all the presents you have to buy for your family and friends. Picking out gifts for various family members and friends can be extremely time consuming and difficult. It is hard to pick out a gift that someone will definitely like, and at the same time be careful not to overspend.
No matter where you live, the holidays are a time of celebration and traditions. Let's dive in to some of the most famous traditions from around the world.
This classic Christmas cake is perfect for your holiday table. The perfect combination of fluffy cake and cranberry flavor. Enjoy!
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