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No fault found in ‘The Fault in Our Stars’

May 3rd, 2013 | Add a Comment

No fault found in ‘The Fault in Our Stars’

By Courtney Couillard  Who in their right mind would write about two teenagers falling in love and dying from cancer simultaneously? Such a raw topic in today’s world doesn’t seem like something for innovative writers to toy with just yet, but author John Green took a chance.  He could have hit the nail on the head or struck out, but Green finds a way to decode the minds of incredibly fragile teens.  “The Fault in our Stars” … Read entire article »

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By Zoe Kay In a world obsessed with fitness, thigh gaps, and collar bones, I will be the first person to tell you that a couple extra pounds aren’t a bad thing. However, I am also a big advocate for healthy eating. Cake, cookies, greasy pizza, mac and cheese; we love all of these foods, but how do you feel after you eat them? My mission since eighth grade has been to discover or create ways to eat all of my favorite junk foods without feeling like a bloated slug afterwards. These first two recipes I want to share with you all are delicious and you can eat them without feeling (too) guilty or like a … Read entire article »

Mo and Zo Advice Column

By Monique Vachon and Zoe Kay Questions: 1)      I have a severe caffeine addiction, and it’s beginning to effect my everyday life. I can’t go anywhere without a cup of coffee. Do you have any recommendations? Sincerely, Mocha Caramel Swirl 2)      My boyfriend and I have been fighting a lot lately. We’ve been together for a few months, and those first few months were incredible. Now I feel helpless. I don’t want to leave him, but I’m sick of the fighting. What should I do? Sincerely, Frustrated and Frazzled  3)      All my motivation is completely gone. I am a senior and there’s not much school left, but I can’t afford to do poorly in this last semester. Do you have any suggestions to … Read entire article »

Not just another town

Not just another town

By Tina Gibbons DOVER- Dover, home of the Dover High school Green Wave, is not just another town in New Hampshire. Dover has many attributes that make Dover unique as well as interesting for travelers and historians. Established in 1623, Dover is the oldest permanent settlement in New Hampshire and seventh oldest city in the United States. Dover is the largest city … Read entire article »

Boston bombs showed some expertise

By Brian Bennett, Richard A. Serrano and Ken Dilanian Tribune Washington Bureau (MCT) WASHINGTON - Investigators said the two Boston Marathon bombs were triggered by long-range remote controls for toy cars– a more sophisticated design than originally believed bolstering– a theory that the older suspect received bomb-making guidance on his six-month trip to Russia last year. Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who died in a shootout with police last week, “more than likely got some instruction in Dagestan,” a federal law enforcement official said Wednesday. The official said investigators continued to believe that Tsarnaev, 26, and his brother, Dzhokhar, 19, were radicalized in the U.S., and that no foreign terrorist group orchestrated the plot. Nevertheless, the CIA revealed Wednesday that it had asked the … Read entire article »

Bad budget equals library troubles

By Breanna Gosse A vast majority of students who go to Dover High School know that oh-so-distinct feeling that crops up right after the realization of unfinished homework: panic, pure and simple. Whether it’s a composer paper, essay, looming test, worksheet, or that lab report that should have been typed up a week ago, the library computers (albeit slow) help students manage that horrifying feeling. Despite the fact that school technology is not as fast as personal technology, it is still a powerful resource for any student. Trying to get ahead or even playing catch-up, it helps students to have this type of resource at their disposal. Unfortunately, the school budget can’t even support the library for all hours … Read entire article »

Stresses and Dresses

Stresses and Dresses

By Breanna Gosse Prom. One word can cause so much stress and excitement for teens. Some girls have it easy, finding a dress in one trip to one store, and finding all their jewelry at once. The problem with prom is that not every lass is an “average” dress size, as defined by designer labels. According to Pamela Peeke, an expert on women’s … Read entire article »

Together we stand

By The Tide Staff  Growing up in southern New Hampshire, Boston has always been the light across the water that offers hope and excitement. It is impossible to think of Boston and not get a sense of pride for the city even if we are not official Bostonians; we each carry a part of the city in our hearts whether it be watching a Red Sox or Patriots game or eating our way through the North End.  We carry our Boston pride with us and it hurts to see destruction and despair manifest in its streets. On April 15, the day of the anticipated annual Boston Marathon, a sudden explosion occurred during a peak moment of the … Read entire article »

Middle School Daters

By Tara Muhoza Three-quarters of seventh grade students had already had a boyfriend or girlfriend based on a study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2010. The survey asked 1,430 seventh graders in eight middle schools in eight cities. One in thre­­e said they had been victims of psychological dating violence; one in six said that they had experienced physical dating violence. One of the biggest problems is that middle school students and teenagers are not well educated in the subject of dating violence and what is considered a healthy relationship. Middle school dating is a common occurrence these days. Some girls may feel pressured into having a boyfriend. They may even be subject to ridicule because … Read entire article »

Sleeping in class

Sleeping in class

By Tina Gibbons Dover- Many people know that one person in every class that nods off during a boring lecture or class instruction. Why do they consistently fall asleep? There are many downfalls to falling asleep during a class such as missing assignments, missing notes, lack of information, and above all lowering your grade point average. With all these risks students believe … Read entire article »

Caffeine: What do students think?

By Emily Thorpe  Take a look around the Mezz in the morning. In almost every other hand is a coffee cup or an energy drink. Whether it’s from Dunkin Donuts, Aroma Joes, or even home, caffeinated beverages are infiltrating high schools. Emily Bowers, a DHS senior, is almost constantly accompanied by a cup of Aroma Joes. She drinks Red Bull multiple times a day. “It tastes good,” Bowers said. ‘It used to keep me awake, but not anymore. Probably because I drink so many.” Bowers claims she gets headaches if she doesn’t have any caffeine and explained, “[Students] don’t sleep, and then they become dependent on [caffeine]. It’s easily accessible.” WebMD claims that caffeine is a stimulant to the … Read entire article »

This is a news station, not a talk show

By Courtney Couillard  I’m not sure how an issue of such magnitude slipped below my radar. I confess that I dismissed the CNN notification on my phone regarding the Steubenville case when the trial began on March 13, thinking nothing of it. When Steubenville, OH, football players Trent Mays and Ma’lik Richmond were found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl, I threw myself into the controversy once the reporters opened their mouths.  At the head of almost every CNN article was a picture of Richmond sobbing as he stumbled across the court room to extend an apology to the victim’s family. Richmond’s demeanor could evoke sympathy from any first time viewer.  But beneath that picture is a young … Read entire article »

No ordinary Talent Show

DHS Variety Show showcases extraordinary talent By Kirsten May We all know about the typical high school talent show. Various contestants perform acts to showcase their best talent. Sometimes they are rewarded with trophies or various ribbons, but not at Dover High School. “The variety show is like a talent show, but without a winner and has group Broadway numbers mixed with individual acts,” says Elizabeth Butler, sophomore at DHS. Unlike other music department events at DHS, the variety show is completely student run. Faculty members, such as music teacher Michele Boulanger, are there for moral support, “I play the piano, advise and sometimes censor, “says Boulanger. “Again, this isn’t you’re average DHS music department show. It’s put together by … Read entire article »

Curb your sweet tooth

Curb your sweet tooth

By Zoe Kay Living in Dover New Hampshire might not always be exciting. Dover is a small community, with few things to do in the colder months, and a quiet night life. What Dover does have is many hidden gems. There are restaurants, coffee houses, parks, ponds, concerts, quirky thrift shops, and now, an adorable candy shop with a vintage twist. Lolly … Read entire article »

Age is not an SAT score

Maturity isn’t defined by age By Breanna Gosse At Dover High School, we have approximately 1,700 students. Some close to being legal adults, others who have yet to get their driving permits. However, not every freshman is a child, nor is every senior the glowing epitome of what it means to be an adult. DHS is a diverse group of students, in background, upbringing, attitude, and maturity level. It can be disheartening to the well-intentioned sophomore when they are stopped on their way to the bathroom and checked for a pass (despite the utter lack of enforcement on the pass rule).  Now, it can be accurate to judge someone based on how they appear—a purposeful walk usually indicates a … Read entire article »

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