Author: Carlota Andrés
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Higher (priced) Education
Often times, we find ourselves getting so caught up in the price of college tuition that we forget about how much it costs to just apply to college. There is a lot of spending that goes into the whole college process: ACT/SAT tutoring, the actual ACT/SAT test, the cost of traveling to various colleges,…
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Technology Has Doubtlessly Altered Our World; Is It Overused?
Can you imagine spending a single day without your phone? No way to communicate with your friends, unable to check if your favorite celebrity posted anything on social media. It’s pretty hard to envision, isn’t it? It’s undeniable that people spend a large amount of time on their phones. If you walk into the library…
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What’s With the New Sneakers?
If you’ve gone out recently, you’ve probably seen teenage girls wearing those Adidas sneakers. Sneaker fashion is trending now more than ever. Celebrities, such as Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Zendaya, Rihanna, and many others, wear them essentially everywhere, from the gym to a casual lunch with a friend and even fashion shows. Sneakers are no…
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Sisters of Stone Ridge
Have you ever stopped and realized how many siblings are scattered all over Stone Ridge? Well in the Upper School alone, there are more than 50 girls who have a sister who attends Stone Ridge, according to a survey sent to Upper School students. Sisters are not always easy, but as siblings get older they…
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Inside the Life of a Famous Stone Ridge Girl, Dani Rey
Dani Rey, otherwise known as Danielle Reyes, is a former Stone Ridge student who moved to Los Angeles to pursue a singing career. Apart from her work on music, Rey spends three to four hours a day on college work through Penn State. This reporter FaceTimed Rey to catch up on her career in the…
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iPic Revolutionizes the Motion Picture Experience
Who doesn’t want unlimited popcorn brought by a personal waiter to their leather reclining seat while watching a movie? iPic Theatre, located only 10 minutes away from Stone Ridge in the new Pike and Rose complex, provides just that. This high-end movie theatre allows guests to feel like they are watching a movie at home–but…
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Staying Fit and Healthy in the DMV
Are those fit Bethesda moms starting a trend? Recently, living a healthy lifestyle and working out has become very popular in our local community. Fast, casual restaurants, including Sweet Green and Chop’t, have become the habitual dining spots of Stone Ridge girls. Loren Giulieri, ’17, goes to Chop’t “at least once a week.” Chop’t is…
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A Scrumptious, Beefy Tomato Steak Arrives in D.C.
As you can tell by the byline, this reporter may or may not have a bias. As a result, multiple sources were consulted in writing this article, and no source was told the reporter’s last name. Most enter a restaurant called Beefsteak expecting to be served some type of meat. But upon seeing walls, kitchens,…