Brain Droppings: Perry’s ad exposes his bigoted views
Scott Novak, Opinion Editor
December 16, 2011
At first, I thought it was Darth Vader’s light saber. It took me a few seconds to realize that it was only the red dislike bar under Rick Perry’s new campaign ad. With 654,113 dislikes and growing, it has become one of the most disliked videos in YouTube history. “Strong,” the name of the ad,... Read more »
Summer reading changes aim to increase student participation
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
December 16, 2011
On Tuesday, Dec. 13, three students and two faculty members sat in the library classroom with one goal in mind: to formulate a summer reading program that would appeal to the majority of students and increase school-wide involvement. Although the meeting was advertised in the Daily Bulletin, three students,... Read more »
Attention focuses on scandals after Penn State
Grace Kim, Online Chief
December 16, 2011
After being charged with 40 counts of sexually abusing male minors spanning over the course of fifteen years, former Pennsylvania State University assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was indicted on Nov. 4, and arrested the day after due to the results of an investigation on him that began in 1998, according... Read more »
Buontempo Brothers provides great atmosphere
Caroline Spath, Copy Editor
December 16, 2011
Referred to as “Bel Air’s Own Little Italy,” Buontempo Brothers, located at 1 South Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, definitely has earned that title. Just by walking into the restaurant you are guaranteed friendly greetings from the workers as well as a delicious meal. The atmosphere... Read more »
Basta Pasta delivers fine food and great service
Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
December 16, 2011
Basta Pasta, located in Fallston, didn’t seem too special from its outward appearance, but walking into the Italian restaurant’s mellow romantic atmosphere was a delightful surprise. Arriving at 4 p.m., I entered the empty restaurant hoping that the quality of the food was not the reason for the... Read more »
How do you celebrate?
December 16, 2011
The Patriot unwraps ways in which students and teachers celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. “My father dresses up as Santa and rides around in a firetruck. My siblings and I follow behind and carol.” from social studies teacher James Fendryk “My family does the German tradition... Read more »
Bertucci’s serves mediocre pasta
Grace Kim, Online Chief
December 16, 2011
I lost it as soon as I heard “limitless rolls.” My sister warned me not to get “too crazy,” but I could not stop eating those steamy rolls one after one, dipping them each into that yummy olive oil. Unfortunately, I would come to prefer the rolls over my main course pasta dish. Bertucci’s... Read more »
Advisories reach out during holidays
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
December 16, 2011
Everyone knows the holidays are about more than just presents, lights, and cookies. The holiday season is the time for giving, and certain advisories have taken the true spirit of the holidays to heart by serving others this season. Social studies teacher Jake Hollin and his advisory not only contribute... Read more »
Dave and Buster’s after-party looks promising
Amanda Graziano, Opinion Editor
December 16, 2011
Since changing from a children’s museum to a restaurant and video arcade, the senior after-prom party has become much more age-appropriate. For the 2011 prom after-party, the seniors went to Port Discovery in Baltimore. The general consensus received from prom attendees was that it was alright, but... Read more »
‘The Christmas Wedding’ fails with disappointing plot
Cara Reilly, Copy Chief
December 16, 2011
Although James Patterson is known for writing a new murder mystery every month, readers can only hope for bloodshed to liven up the lackluster story “The Christmas Wedding.” However, even then they’re disappointed. The so-called plot of the story involves widowed Gaby Summerhill being proposed... Read more »
