Archive for the ‘The Other Side’ Section
For Sale… Any Takers?
by Mailin Li | May 2010
My Soul $10.00 BUY
Apricot Flavored
Made with all natural ingredients, no preservatives added.
Contained in jar 5 1/2 inches tall, 3 inches diameter
Near mint condition with 17 years of use. Some banging and brusing evident on the underside. (Please understand this item is one-of-a-kind and any inconsistencies with previous products is to be expected.)
Makes a great present [...]
A Tribute to Mrs. Anthony – Chesus: The Holy Grail of Snack Foods
by Spectrum Staff | May 2010
On May 19, 2009, the Bell family of Preston Hollow, Texas, had a religious epiphany on their road trip to Houston. Sarah Bell discovered a Jesus-shaped Cheeto when she had nearly finished her bag of cheese-flavored snacks.
She and her husband, Dan, nicknamed the two-inch effigy “Cheesus” after realizing their puffed snack resembled the religious figure. [...]
Police Logs
by The Beacon | May 2010
Who knew so many weird things happen in Acton/Boxborough?
9:44 a.m. an officer reported a vehicle that had been illegal parked on Granite Road for a of months. Police spoke to the owner and said he had until March 19 to remove the vehicle.
10:40 p.m. an employee on Great Road reported a man in the store [...]
Top 10 Ways to Tell Your Teachers You Are Dropping Their Subjects Next Year
by Mailin Li & Bhushan Deshpande | March 2010
No offense, but I hate your subject.
The school administration won’t let me; it’s either your class or nine hours of sleep per day.
I’m taking a mental health year.
I’d like to expand my horizons and develop more as a person, and this doesn’t include taking Spanish.
I’d rather take Pottery than your Calculus class.
I respect you enough [...]
Confession: How Taking AP English Made Me Fat
by Esther Chiang | March 2010
I used to be normal. I used to be happy. I used to sleep at regular bedtimes, eat appropriate amounts of food, and, even with homework, I occasionally went out with friends on the weekends.
Then I took up AP English.
Now I stay up late because I’m doing homework all the time. My melatonin levels are [...]
Why do you want to attend College XYZ?
by Mailin Li | March 2010
Dear College XYZ,
Actually, I don’t want to attend your college.
In fact, I hate your school. The only reason I decided to apply and BS this essay is because 1) my mum/dad/counselor made me, 2) you sent me a fee waiver, 3) you gave me a scholarship before I even applied, and 4) I needed a [...]
Acton Police Logs
by The Beacon | March 2010
At 4:54 p.m. police took a report of a person on Willow Street who was walking around “hunting” with a bow and arrow. Police spoke to the people involved.
At 3:36 p.m. a Powdermill Road caller reported a man trying to chase wild turkeys into the back of a vehicle. Police spoke to the man.
At 10:01 [...]
