Farewell, Mrs. McDonald!
As you may know, this Friday is Mrs. McDonald’s last day before she departs for maternity leave. We are very happy for her, but she will be missed! Below is a tribute to Mrs. McDonald filmed by Calvin and Marcus.
Articles by Calvin Mustokoff
Quarantined: How to Deal with Toxic Friendships
We have experienced our fair share of friendship problems, as we think many (if not all) people have. We didn’t have a lot of guidance while dealing with these, so we were sort of just left to float there. Like sad little plankton. So, we sought out some help. We learned quite a few things about detecting toxic friendships, fixing issues, and in the end, if there is nothing to be done, how to end a relationship cleanly. We realized that without the tips that we got from our friends, our parents, etc., we never would have figured it out on our own. We’d still be there, stuck in the middle of the ocean, screaming, “Swim away,” whenever we saw a whale. (This metaphor is more about our undying love for Nemo, but it works.) Here are some of the tips we used: Detecting a Toxic Friendship This can…
Perspectives from the Women’s March
Hey guys, gals and everyone else out there, it’s Riley and Calvin here to interview some members of the Friends’ Central community who attended the Women’s March. If you don’t know, the Women’s March was an event where people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities gathered to protest many issues, but mainly women’s rights and president Trump. Millions of people attended these marches all across the world and there was even a march in Antarctica. So today, we share interviews of some people from the FCS community who attended the march. Interview #1: Mrs. Quinn Q: So, what’s your name? A: Alexa Quinn Q: Who did you vote for? A: I’d prefer not to say. Q: Why were you at the Women’s March? A: Because I felt that it was important to stand alongside other women to give voice to our concerns about being treated equally, paid equally, and respected equally. Q: Did you…
The Make-Off
Calvin, Marcus, Kyle, and the judge Dev try to make the best thing possible in 5 minutes using the wonderful resources provided by the makerspace. For those of you who don’t know, the makerspace is a workshop located in the basement of the FCC. Anyone can come during lunch to make whatever they desire. This video will show multiple things you do with the makerspace and provide content that hopefully you will find entertaining. Please enjoy!
The Mystery of the Fruit Snacks
Pasta Pairings
Tortellini is delicious with creamy alfredo sauce, pesto, or just about anything. It is usually stuffed with ricotta cheese. It comes in many colors including red and green. Often, it is baked in the oven. Lasagna is a type of thin wavy pasta used to make used to make lasagna. It is almost always covered In layers of cheese, sauce, and sometimes ground beef or vegetables. Stuffed shells are good with beef and cheese, or sugar and potatoes. Ravioli usually comes stuffed with cheese, or you can stuff them yourself. Pair with tomato sauce or pesto. Penne is delicious with cheese and lots of sauce. It is very delicious. Angel hair can be described as a thinner version of spaghetti. It is long and skinny, but thinner. It can be paired well with creamy alfredo sauce. Spaghetti is a long skinny pasta that is often paired with meatballs and tomato sauce, but…