Stories by Emily Leader
1. Everything but country
We often assume that because we live in Albany, an extremely liberal community, we are free from blatant prejudices. However, a new type of discrimination is on the rise here at Albany High, and this time it’s musical.
There’s never been much of a country scene here. Let’s face it— the Bay Area isn’t exactly Nashville. It’s better ...
2. Horoscopes for Hypochondriacs—February
Aries (3/21-4/19): Love is in the air on the 14th. So is Ebola. Wash your hands and avoid anyone who’s bleeding from every orifice. Taurus (4/20-5/20): You might want to wear rubber gloves if you touch any door handles on the 3rd, but don’t worry—they can treat leprosy now. Gemini (5/21-6/20): A painful rabies vaccination will come in handy when a raccoon ...
3. Nutritious school lunches on the way?
We’ve all heard the whining—the peculiar tastes and textures, the wilting vegetables, the unidentifiable meat products. It’s been fodder for lunchtime conversations and amateur comedians alike. It’s warm, it smells funny, and it may or may not be entirely edible. It’s cafeteria food. However, due to renovations of school ...