Quick Picks: Elkton Golf and Batting center falls below par

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Elkton Golf and Batting Center

Elkton Golf and Batting Center misses the tee when it comes to mini golf.

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 »

Cupcakes with Cassidy: Raspberry lemonade cupcakes provide fresh fruity treat

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Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes

These raspberry lemonade cupcakes, made with lemonade and topped with fresh raspberries, provide a light and refreshing twist to the classic cupcake.

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 »

Cupcakes with Cassidy: Taste the rainbow cupcakes

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Rainbow Cupcakes

Bake up some fun and colorful cupcakes, which are perfect for spring and summer.

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 »

Speech Creatures take home victories

Speech Creatures take home victories

Emily Cassidy, A&E Editor
April 11, 2013
Filed under Top Stories

The Speech and Debate team, better known as The Speech Creatures, finished their season on a winning note after competing in finals at Havre de Grace High School on March 21. “All in all it has been a very successful year for the Speech Creatures,” Speech and Debate Moderator Bob Schick said. According... Read more »

News Flashes: Battelle Woman’s Panel Discussion, TV Production

News Flashes: Battelle Woman’s Panel Discussion, TV Production

Emily Cassidy, Brianna Glase, A&E Editor, Online Chief
March 18, 2013
Filed under JC Insider, News, News Flashes

Girls invited to Battelle Woman's Panel Discussion Members of the STEM Academy and other girls interested in science have been invited to The Battelle Woman’s Panel Discussion at the Battelle Science and Technology Center in Aberdeen on Friday March 16. The Battelle panel discussion is celebrating... Read more »

Cupcakes with Cassidy: Summer comes early with s’mores cupcakes

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S'mores Cupcakes

These s'mores cupcakes will instantly bring the feeling of summer to a cold winter day.

Emily Cassidy, A&E Editor
March 11, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cupcakes With Cassidy

The dreary weather we’ve been having lately has made me long for summer. These s’mores cupcakes instantly bring back the feeling of sitting by a summer campfire. Graham Cracker & Milk Chocolate Cupcakes: Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers... Read more »

Cupcakes with Cassidy: Mint chocolate cupcakes make festive St. Patrick’s Day treats

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Mint Chocolate

These bright green and minty cupcakes are perfect for a St. Patrick's Day treat.

Emily Cassidy, A&E Editor
March 5, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cupcakes With Cassidy

Try your luck with these yummy and festive cupcakes. Mint and chocolate pair perfectly together for a delicious St. Patrick’s Day treat. Mint Chocolate Cupcakes: Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8... Read more »

Dorms flawed by lack of planning


March 4, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion

In a perfect world, JC would be able to offer dorm living for international students and wouldn’t have to worry about liability issues, dorm parents, and weekly itineraries. Unfortunately, having dorms for JC’s international students is just not practical. Even though the dorm solution is not practical,... Read more »

Holocaust books provide window to past

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"Milkweed," "The Rape of Nanking"

"Milkweed" and "The Rape of Nanking" are books that provide more insight into the hate and pain that Jews and other victims experienced.

Mary Kate Luft and Martha Schick, A&E Editor and Multimedia Chief
February 26, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Books and Video Games, Featured A&E

Every year seniors travel to the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C., listen to Holocaust survivors speak, and read "Night" by Elie Wiesel, a memoir about Wiesel's experience at death camps during the Holocaust.  Learning about the Holocaust helps to educate students about the horrors that can come... Read more »

Backfin Blues Bar and Grill offers fine dining in a casual setting

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Backfin Blues Bar & Grill

Backfin Blues offers fine dining for a reasonable price in a casual atmosphere.

Emily Cassidy, A&E Editor
February 22, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews

Upon walking into Backfin Blues in quiet Port Deposit, I was immediately greeted with a warm smile from the hostess. She seated me in a quiet back corner with a view of the Susquehanna River. The atmosphere in the restaurant was nice, and all the employees were  polite and courteous. Within seconds... Read more »