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The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

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A Brief History Of Christmas And Its Commercialization

A Brief History Of Christmas And Its Commercialization

Mason Wolverton, Staff Reporter December 16, 2022

For many people, the Christmas season means ornaments hanging from trees, stockings lining fireplaces and joyful music filling the air. In addition, millions brace themselves for the month of constant marketing messages and spending. This hasn’t always...

The Best Holiday Treats In Arlington

The Best Holiday Treats In Arlington

Lily Dezfulian, Staff Reporter December 16, 2022

The sharp taste of gingerbread in your mouth. Peppermint wafting through the air. As the holidays approach, these delicious smells and tastes surround us. But where to get the best holiday treats? Never fear, I will be your guide through Arlington’s...

Yorktown’s Unique Holiday Traditions

Yorktown’s Unique Holiday Traditions

Samson Schneider, Staff Reporter December 16, 2022

There is no shortage of rich culture and unique traditions throughout the world. Looking deeper into the holiday traditions here at Yorktown, many joyful and exciting traditions can be found within our student body. At our school, the celebration of...

The Best and Worst White House Christmas Ornaments

The Best and Worst White House Christmas Ornaments

Ajay Allman, Staff Reporter December 15, 2022

Entering the holiday season, Christmas trees nationwide are being adorned with conglomerations of twinkling lights, garlands and ornaments. Placed in the midst of many of these quintessential American Christmas trees are countless variations of the White...

The Glaring Issue In Every Christmas Movie

The Glaring Issue In Every Christmas Movie

Reese Colbert, Staff Reporter December 15, 2022

As Christmas rolls around every year, what’s better to do than watch your favorite Christmas classics? From The Polar Express to Home Alone, there is no better way to connect with the Christmas spirit than by enjoying holiday films. That is, as long...

To-Bean or not To-Bean: The Best and Worst Starbucks Alternatives

To-Bean or not To-Bean: The Best and Worst Starbucks Alternatives

Zoe Davis, Sentry Reporter December 15, 2022

The recent Starbucks closure on Langston Boulevard left many people struggling to find a place to find coffee. It was as if a piece of everyone's identity went missing along with their iced coffee. Some good may have come out of this hardship, however,...

Is Money a Good Present?

Is Money a Good Present?

Quinn Castelli, Staff Reporter December 15, 2022

You unwrap a gift to find a pair of socks, a book that will rot on your shelf for the next three years, maybe even a funny coffee mug. We’ve all been there. You fein your enthusiasm and graciously thank whoever gave the gift to you and think of all...

Mall Santas: A Season Staple

Mall Santas: A Season Staple

Matthew Wagner, Staff Reporter December 15, 2022

Jingle bells sound, and the smell of Cinnabon floats through the air. Little kids cheer with excitement, and families are lined up to see one jolly man in the midst of this holiday season tradition. It is Santa season at the mall.  A reliable, cheery...

Santa’s 2022 Naughty List

Santa’s 2022 Naughty List

Claire Stromseth, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator December 15, 2022

It’s that time of year again. Lights are lining rooftops, stockings are being hung up and Christmas trees are being hauled onto cars. This can only mean one thing: Santa Claus is back in business. The North Pole’s rumor mill is running rampant as...

Score or Bore? Ranking World Cup Jerseys

Score or Bore? Ranking World Cup Jerseys

Olivia Pang, Staff Reporter December 15, 2022

The World Cup is played every four years between 32 soccer teams who compete to be the best team in the world. One of the best traditions is creating a home and away jersey. This year, the World Cup is being held in Qatar, where some team apparel may...

NBA During the Holiday Season

NBA During the Holiday Season

Aidan Lohmeyer, Staff Reporter December 15, 2022

As the holiday season is just around the corner, many fun sports traditions always come with it. There is one, however, that has been going on for 75 years and is only becoming more popular. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is known for having...

A Guide To Tech Gifts For Even Your Least Techy Friends

A Guide To Tech Gifts For Even Your Least Techy Friends

Josh Bodenstein, Instructional Technology Coordinator December 15, 2022

It’s that time of the year again, and you need to get gifts for those who are in your life. If you have no idea what to get someone for the holidays, here are seven of the top tech gifts for under 50 dollars that everyone will love. Wireless Mouse Wireless...

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