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By Torch Guest Writer Annie Olsen and Torch Web Editor Maggie Szarwark AT’s Art Club was proud to present its first Fall Art Cafe. The Fall Art Cafe was a gallery event where students were able to showcase their fall themed pieces and artwork. The whole event was mostly planned by Stephanie Ortiz with the …
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Many students and their families take winter break as an opportunity to unwind and reconnect with family by taking some time away from home. Everyone has different traditions that they follow during winter break to finish up the year and bring in the new one. Sophomore Isabel Herrera and her parents will be visiting her …
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AT Theatre hosted the annual Fall show last Oct. 20-22, Trap, a thriller holding the audience to the edges of their seats. Theatre director Anna McSweeney wanted to choose a show that would work in an online or in-person setting in case the school reverted to its online format and an in-person show was no …
The AT Cheer Team tumbles into competition season following football season with a new roster, stunts, and performances. The team is headed by coaches Lexie Gomez and Tammy Gomez. Lexie has coached the team for five years and comments on the positive energy composing the team. “I have coached cheer at AT for five years. …
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(Warning: This article DOES contain mild spoilers for the movie Eternals, read at your own risk.) With a return of cinematic viewing this past year, people have been flocking to their local theaters to consume the latest blockbusters. This is no difference regarding Eternals, which hit theaters Nov. 5th. Despite low critic reviews, the audience …
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Swimmer Carly Zaprzal committed to become a Division 1 athlete at the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay as a member of the swim and dive team next year. Zaprzal, a senior at AT, was a member of District 88’s ATWB swim and dive team for all four years of her high school swim career. …
AT senior Cami Whitaker committed to Cornell University to become a member of the women’s gymnastics team after a lifelong dedication and many incredible successes with the sport. The opportunity came for Whitaker after a coach at the University reached out and asked her to visit. Shortly after, Whitaker was offered a scholarship and a …
AT sophomore Maya Reyes has been using her online baking business to earn money and utilize her passion for baking. Her shop, which is housed on Instagram under the handle @maya_desserts05, offers customers a variety of treats ranging from cupcakes, cookies, crepes, and even pies, a fan favorite. Reyes said that her love for baking …
The almost six-year-long wait is finally over as Adele released a new single from her upcoming album titled “30.” She is back and stronger than ever. Her latest single named “Easy on Me” was released on Oct. 18 receiving 24 million streams during only the first 24 hours since its release. The song earned the …
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Halloween decorations. Candy. Scary movies. There are many aspects to love about the month of October, but the one aspect of Halloween that is always a hit is being able to become a different person for the day by dressing up in a costume. A survey was sent out to Addison Trail students where they …
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