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Every culture has its traditions for celebrating the season of giving, but the sentiment is always the same: Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings of our lives and the people we care about. It is a holiday centered around gratitude and selflessness, and there are many unique ways cultures spread the message of this holiday.
Thanksgiving pies are a staple of the holiday dessert spread, offering both tradition an indulgence in every bite. The most known being pumpkin pie, which is recognized with the holiday Thanksgiving itself, but many others fit the fall flavors.
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Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. One of the most well-known traditions on Thanksgiving is eating a big meal and watching football, which has become “America’s” sport!
School
Are you interested in a school club that consistently holds meetings and provides loads of opportunities? If so, I highly suggest considering Future Teachers of America, better known as FTA. FTA is a club where students who might be interested in a career with education participate in experiences related to teaching.
Did you know that 0.999 repeating is exactly equal to 1? Don’t believe me? Ask your math teacher, it's true! This is just one example of the many topics covered at the Clarence Math Club! Math club meets on Friday mornings at 8:15 in Room 447. All are welcome!
Sports
On Friday, November 1st, six Clarence High School gymnasts represented Section VI at Sectional competition at the Lancaster Field House. After winning Division 2 earlier in the season, the team went on to place second at Sectionals.
National
December 19th, 2018, marked the beginning of a humanitarian crisis in Sudan: mass genocide, unlawful rule, sexual exploitation, and displacement. The current climate in Sudan is, in every way, unjustifiable and unconscionable. If not already, innocent Sudanese civilians will be forced into the refugee and asylum systems, fleeing to places unknown, in a world where seeking true freedom is far from plausible.
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It really speaks to how American citizens think a man’s second presidential term will go when Google searches for “how to move to Canada” spike following your victory in the electoral college. With Donald Trump returning to the White House in January of 2025 with a Republican majority in both houses of Congress and a conservative leaning Supreme Court, here’s what to expect from Trump’s new administration.
About one year ago, Israeli settlers in the Gaza Strip envelope were attacked, viciously, by Gazan members of Hamas, the PFLP, the Al-Aqsa Brigades, and many other organizations. 1,600 Gazans and 1,100 Israelis died in the two-day period in which the attack took place.
Pop Culture
Every day there is a new conspiracy theory. Some you can tell are just clickbait, but others make you think! Lately the “Thank You, Beyonce” conspiracy theory has been making the internet crazy.
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Seasonal
As soon as Halloween wraps up, it seems like Christmas takes over. Stores start putting up decorations, Christmas music fills the airwaves, and festive ads pop up everywhere. But many people are left wondering: is it too soon to begin celebrating Christmas? Some feel that starting the holiday season too early takes away from its specialness, while others embrace the extra cheer.
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