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Reflecting on Awards Day

STAFF EDITORIAL
May 17, 2013

Congratulations to each of you. As you sit here on Souby Lawn, reminiscing about the dreamy Dodecs and savoring tea cakes from the All-School Picnic, you are presented with yet another opportunity to recognize the success of your classmates. The months of April and May build up to this moment. Upper... Read more »

Honeybear nation shines at state

STAFF EDITORIAL
March 25, 2013

It has been confirmed that there is nothing more beautiful than a sea of gray and green, except perhaps yards and yards of plaid. Logos would like to offer a resounding “Congratulations” to each of you. This year, you all have truly embraced the phrase, “Should have been a Honeybear,” showing... Read more »

In the line of fire: Gun debate reignites

Shelby Potter / Julia Pair, Staff Writers
March 25, 2013

“Gun violence is becoming a deadly problem. ”- Shelby Potter Gun control has become an increasingly debated topic between the state and federal governments. In these rapid fire disputes, people all around the country have advocated their stances. Personally, I believe that gun control should be enforced... Read more »

Plaid is not so bad after all

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Erica Spear, Staff Writer
December 12, 2012

Once a month, Harpeth Hall’s various service and activity clubs host a casual day where students may dress out of uniform if they donate one dollar and follow the handbook’s guidelines for the appropriate casual day attire. Students look forward to these opportunities to come to school in their own... Read more »

The Pursuit of Hipsterdom

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Bonnie Scott, Columnist
December 12, 2012

Fellow hipsters, This time, I do not have wise words to share with you, but rather, a tale. It was a weekend like any other until my accomplice and I caught wind of a hipster gathering unlike any we had ever experienced. Before I continue, let me explain to you the complex hierarchy of Nashville hipsters. At... Read more »

‘To thine own self be true’: Embracing identity

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Allie Polk, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2012

I am a nerd. In all honesty, I am more of an all-caps N-E-R-D. Like a love-struck teenager, I feel my heart race while I work on a particularly difficult physics problem. I mutter in Spanish. Sometimes I speak slower to slip in subtle alliteration… like I did in that last sentence. Instead of fighting... Read more »

Students talk: What makes an influential assembly speaker?

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Erin Suh, Opinions Editor
December 12, 2012

It is probable that any student would prefer a free X-block over an assembly. However, when a speaker can capture the attention of the audience, students leave the auditorium feeling like they have not wasted 35 minutes of their time. This year, speakers such as Jon Meacham, Phil Kaye and Sarah Kay and... Read more »

FCD day underwhelms upperclassmen

STAFF EDITORIAL
December 12, 2012

Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 13, brought the Freedom from Chemical Dependency team back to Harpeth Hall to educate students about the consequences associated with substance abuse. However,  Logos fears that the speakers who returned to promote safe choices and good judgment did not adequately... Read more »

School service continues to expand

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Miranda Ronnow, Staff Writer
October 26, 2012

Strolling through the club fair in September, I began to notice the abundance of community service themed clubs that have arisen at Harpeth Hall since my days as a Feshman. In the much simpler days of the 2009-2010 school year, if one wanted to participate in community service, she could join Spirit... Read more »

Preserving our past for our future

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STAFF EDITORIAL
October 26, 2012

September 11, 2012, marked the 11th anniversary of America’s most horrific terrorist attack in recent history. Although the occurrence happened over a decade ago, Americans have not forgotten. Each year, we continue to mourn and appreciate the bravery of those who lost their lives on that day. Harpeth... Read more »

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