Articles written by Samantha Wong

Aragon Teachers Reveal Athletic Pasts

By Samantha Wong on February 7th, 2012 at 3:08PM

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Although it may feel a little strange to think of our teachers as fellow students, they once lived lives similar to those of Aragon students today. For many teachers, athletics were a major part of the high school experience.

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Trendy Foods: the Bandwagon Effect

By Samantha Wong on November 15th, 2011 at 3:57PM

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At Aragon, students are commonly seen sipping bubble tea drinks from T-Pumps, and friends are often found swarming around the lucky student eating an In-N-Out burger for lunch. The growing popularity in these kinds of foods can largely be due to what is termed the bandwagon effect.

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Sports Commitment

By Samantha Wong on December 13th, 2011 at 3:37PM

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For many high school students today, a simple to-do list won’t get the organizational job done. In fact, for a student who has more than a few daily commitments at school, the list would be overwhelming.

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In the Shadow of Achievement

By Samantha Wong on October 19th, 2011 at 3:53PM

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“I’m pretty sure most siblings fight…if not, there’s something wrong with you,” says junior Smita Jain. Sibling rivalry often affects the relationship between the older sibling and the younger sibling, and, especially in high school, it tends to be based on competition.

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