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Author: jarekharris59

Coronavirus / Opinion

#Coronabreak diaries: boredom, fear and optimism

May 5, 2020May 15, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment

Day 564 of quarantine. I haven’t seen the light of day in ages. The sounds of birds, the feel of a cool breeze, just the outside world in general, are …

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Coronavirus / Multimedia / News

The Pirates’ Podcast Episode 5: CORONAVIRUS!!!

February 19, 2020March 21, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment
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Culture / Multimedia

The Pirates’ Podcast Episode 3: Expectations of the New Decade

February 11, 2020March 21, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment

DeanHello everybody and welcome to the fourth episode of the pirates podcast. Starring me, Dean Hunter. Jarek HarrisJarek Harris This is actually our first podcast of the new year. DeanOf …

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Culture

Student Spotlight: Kevin Piedra Santa

February 11, 2020September 10, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment

He can be seen walking around school with his guitar or singing a few melodies in the hallways during lunch. Kevin Piedra Santa has made a name for himself at …

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Culture / Multimedia

The Pirates’ Podcast Episode 4: Valentine’s Day Special

February 11, 2020March 21, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment
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Multimedia / Sports

Sports Podcast Episode 1

February 10, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment

In our first sports podcast we discuss the Super Bowl, UNC vs. Duke expectations opinions, and the death of Kobe Bryant.

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Opinion

Face Off: Hold Off on the Cheer

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment

By Jarek Harris Ba humbug! Christmas can indeed be a beautiful thing for some, but for others it’s quite the opposite. This time of the year can bring more problems …

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Culture / Multimedia / Opinion

The Pirates’ Podcast Episode 2: Tik-Tok Boogaloo

November 12, 2019March 21, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment

In today’s episode, we cover the new social media platform Tik-Tok, and discuss its quality, similarity to other apps and staying power. Jarek: Hello everybody, my name is Jarek Harris …

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News

First Impressions

October 24, 2019February 3, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment

Social Studies teacher Rebecca Stone reworked Freshmen orientation. It’s that time of the year again. Students are watching their summer wind down and classroom doors are starting to open.  For …

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Sports

RHS Football Player Dominating CAA

October 2, 2019February 3, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment

FORMER RHS FOOTBALL PLAYER NOW ELON STAR  Marcus Willoughby earns CAA Defensive Player of the Week  Smart. Hardworking. Determined. Former RHS football player Marcus Willoughby displays these traits every week …

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Really insightful interview with Coach Hodge! I loved reading about Coach Hodge's coaching philosophy and his approach to developing players…

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