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Book Blog: My Life Next Door

By Haylie Larson
May 15, 2015

Opposites attract, but what if they aren’t as opposite as they seem? Ever since Samantha Reed was little, her parents made it clear: they were not to socialize with their neighbors, the Garrets. But she fits in more than she thought she would with her sloppy, untamed neighbors.

Driver’s ed needs to have more cars available

By Haylie Larson
May 12, 2015

Over 2,750 students fill the halls of Huntley high school, about a quarter of them sophomores. As required by state, these students are put into driver’s education classes. If old enough, freshmen can jump in, but only outside of school. Huntley has its rules.

Head of Security

By Haylie Larson
April 27, 2015

Five long years ago, a young man was the supervisor of a painting crew. Little did he know, a single dean believed he could be the head of security. Soon, that’s what he became.

Book Blog: “By the Time You Read This, I’ll Be Dead

By Haylie Larson
April 16, 2015

Julie Anne Peters is not a familiar name, nor a famous author many recognize. Some, however, may recognize a chilling book of hers, “By the Time Your Read This I’ll be Dead.” Even the title grabs your attention right from the start.

Book Blog: The Maze Runner Series

By Haylie Larson
March 19, 2015

Imagine waking up, not knowing where you are, why you are there, or what happened to you.

Message in a Bottle: Book Blog

By Haylie Larson
February 22, 2015

You want romance? Read Message In a Bottle.You want tears? Read Message In a Bottle.

Walking Dead Mid-Season Review: Dead Serious

By Haylie Larson
February 10, 2015

They cut us off right after a punch in the gut. Beth. Why Beth?

Breathing in art

By Haylie Larson
January 29, 2015

Many may not like art, whether it because they are not very good at it, or just because they like something better.

Book Blog: Reason to Breathe

By Haylie Larson
January 22, 2015

Rebecca Donovan makes it pretty hard to resist going past the first paragraph.

Movie Review: Elf

By Haylie Larson
December 7, 2014

The month of December brings out classic traditions. For many, the movie Elf is part of that those traditions. Children friendly, Elf is the perfect December movie for any cozy, stay in night. Will Ferrell as Buddy, the main character, has the whole family giggling with enjoyment. The film is 11 years old and the Christmas comedy is still going strong. If you think you’ve seen one Christmas movies and you’ve seen them all, Elf proves you wrong. Not only does it involve some animation, but but a very special appearance by Peter Dinklage, or better known as the ‘angry elf.’

My Favorite Mistake: Book Blog

By Haylie Larson
December 4, 2014

Everyone has their secrets. Some are a little more devastating than others, some leaving bigger scars; scars not everyone can see. Chelsea M. Cameron expresses her impressive thoughts in My Favorite Mistake. Like anyone else, I was roped into the story by the secrets. Two secrets, in fact.

Panic: Book Blog

By Haylie Larson
November 13, 2014

Don’t panic. Jump off a 60 foot cliff to start. Don’t panic. Walk across an old, slippery, wood board, over 100 feet in the air. The fastest person to get from one side to the other, wins. Don’t panic.

Panic