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By Orli Kadar
On November 6th, a wide range of reactions to the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election were on display at Needham High School. No matter the political affiliation of the students, the air in the classroom was undeniably awkward as teachers attempted to address the results of the election, leaving space for students to express their feelings or ask questions. Given the weight of the election, it seemed difficult for teachers to remain neutral in their acknowledgement of the election results.
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By Hannah Leiman
As the holiday season progresses, so does the demand to purchase holiday gifts. Many people resort to the easiest method to getting gifts quickly: Amazon. However, with the holidays inching closer, Amazon is overloaded with orders. The result tends to be one of two options: either gifting a rushed note with a bit of cash in the envelope or a generic gift card.
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By Madeleine Clark
What is the first thing you do after waking up in the morning? Do you reach for your phone? Is it right by your head, on your nightstand? Or do you have to walk somewhere in your house first? Personally, I sleep with my phone in another room, but after I eat breakfast in the morning, the first thing I do is grab my phone, typically about fifteen minutes after I wake up. Is your morning similar? Different? Well, according to research conducted in the past year, it is recommended that you wait at least an hour after waking up before checking your phone. Why?