Taylor Swift Red Tour left fans enchanted
Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
May 20, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, In the Community
Taylor Swift’s “Red Tour” concert was the reason for the teardrops on my guitar. Tears of joy, of course. As a huge fan of Taylor Swift, I was unbelievably excited for the concert. When my friend gave me a phone call in the summer telling me that we were going to the concert, I screamed like... Read more »
Cupcakes with Cassidy: Peanut Butter
Emily Cassidy, A&E Editor
May 16, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cupcakes With Cassidy
There is nothing better than the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, so why not combine it with a cupcake? These chocolate cupcakes frosted with Reese’s peanut butter frosting are so rich and chocolaty, you’ll be craving them. Chocolate Cupcake Ingredients 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa 1/2... Read more »
It’s gettin’ HOT in here
Brianna George, Copy Editor
May 10, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews
Reaching her limit, sophomore Selena Ranney downed her water to cool off the fire that started in her mouth. Ranney was one of the seven students who participated in a hot sauce taste test. The Patriot conducted a taste test, testing four types of hot sauces while gauging student reactions. Students... Read more »
Freshman competes at World Irish Dancing Championships
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
May 2, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E
Freshman Casey Smial stands behind the curtain waiting to go on stage. Barely recognizable with her curly-haired wig, tanned skin, and made up face, she steps out onto the stage of the Hynes Convention Center. The upbeat music starts and she and seven of her fellow teammates begin to dance at the World... Read more »
Quick Picks: Perry Hall Mini Golf’s rundown course fails to impress
Rebecca Driver, Shannon Vinton, Copy Editor, Multimedia Editor
May 1, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Picks
Perry Hall Mini Golf has potential, but is currently too rundown to be recommended. Without even getting out of the car, it’s obvious that the golf course is small and unimpressive. There’s not much landscaping besides the rock structure in the middle of the course, which is only decorative and... Read more »
Quick Picks: Elkton Golf and Batting center falls below par
Emily Cassidy, A&E Editor
May 1, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Picks
If you are looking for something fun to do with your friends, Elkton Golf and Batting Center is a bit under par. My brother and I went to Elkton Golf and Batting Center around 11 a.m. on a Saturday morning. We were expecting it not to be overly crowded since it was so early. However, we thought that... Read more »
Quick Picks: Churchville Golf Driving Range provides challenging courses
Emily Clarke, Print Chief
May 1, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Picks
As I stepped up to the first hole at Churchville Golf Driving Range and took a swing, I thought this would be an easy game to win. However, as I moved through the challenging obstacles of the course, I realized that was far from the truth. Churchville Golf Driving Range has two mini golf courses,... Read more »
Cupcakes with Cassidy: Raspberry lemonade cupcakes provide fresh fruity treat
Emily Cassidy, A&E Editor
April 25, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cupcakes With Cassidy
With the heat of the summer already beating down, no one wants a rich, decadent dessert. These raspberry lemonade cupcakes, made with lemonade and topped with fresh raspberries, provide a light and refreshing twist to the classic cupcake. Lemon-flavored cupcake: Ingredients: 1 box (18.25 ounces)... Read more »
’42′ hits home run portraying baseball history
Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
April 25, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cinema
“42” is the most enjoyable and warm-hearted movie I’ve seen in a long time. Chronicling Jackie Robinson’s career as the first black Major League Baseball player, the film left me grinning as it ended, and I wanted to watch it again. The movie’s title comes from Jackie’s number when he... Read more »
Cupcakes with Cassidy: Taste the rainbow cupcakes
Emily Cassidy, A&E Editor
April 18, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cupcakes With Cassidy
These cupcakes are a bit time consuming, but your final result of a colorful cupcake will look amazing. Since these cupcakes take more time to make, I usually cheat by using a boxed cake mix instead of making home-made batter. Cupcake Ingredients: 1 box White cake and... Read more »