Most Controversial Athletes of 2009 »
1. Eldrick “Tiger” Woods. Entering 2009, Tiger Woods was more admired than he had ever been before. The former childhood phenom has taken over the golf world since his debut in 1996. Any of Tiger’s doubters were silenced after his remarkable victory at the 2008 U.S. Open. Woods barely edged out Rocco Mediate in sudden [...]
The Student’s Survival Guide to Applying to College: How to Stay Somewhat Sane During the College Process »
Katie Bruckmann
Class of 2010
As a senior at Walpole High start applying to college, you are probably getting extremely stressed out and do not know where to turn. You need not fear, however. Why, you ask? The answer is simple: The Student’s Survival Guide to Applying to College is here to help you retain at least [...]
Best of 2008– Entertainment »
Best of 2008
by Olivia Caron
With the year coming to a close, it is nice to reflect on the best aspects of the year… from movies and websites to books and music, here is a list of some of the best things of 2008.
BEST WEBSITE
GAS BUDDY
As the economy deteriorates more and more, frugal people are inquiring [...]
Best of 2008: Albums »
Here is my list of the top 3 new album releases of 2008.
1. In Rainbows-Radiohead
Radiohead’s seventh album contains an exceptional sound encompassed by standout tracks like “Bodysnatchers”, “Jigsaw Falling into Place” and “Reckoner”. The album moves from the fast paced growl of the guitar in “Bodysnatchers” to the easy listening of “Reckoner”, all [...]
Top 8 Celebrity Collaborations of 2008 »
It pays to have a friend in Hollywood. Literally. Whether they make movies, songs, or just party, one thing is true about all celebrity friendships – two superstars are better than one. This past year, some old and some new celeb pals have teamed-up and combined their star power. While some didn’t do so [...]
Best Gifts of 2008 »
Most are excited that the holidays are right around the corner, but for many, the countdown to Christmas is a frenzy of last-minute shopping and is filled with the stress of buying perfect presents for everyone on their list. Fortunately, Walpolians young and old can be satisfied with gifts that make this years list of popular [...]
Laura Gubata’s Favorite Albums of 2008 »
Conor Oberst – Conor Oberst
After the 2007 album Casadaga, Bright Eyes front-man Conor Oberst left the band and the United States for Mexico, where he released his first solo album since 1996’s Soundtrack to My Movie. The new record, while maintaining much of the sound that was prevalent in Bright Eyes, is still highly original, [...]
My favorite YouTube videos of 2008 »
With new generations come new technologies and the 21st century is definitely no exception. Our world has changed from telegrams to Blackberries and from jukeboxes to iPods. One of our most fascinating advances is YouTube, an internet site that allows people to broadcast themselves-or anything else- to millions of viewers. The entertainment choices are [...]