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Alexandra Rapp

Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director

Alex Rapp is a senior at Antioch High School and this is her third year on staff. She is the current Digital Director.

Her favorite quote is "She wasn't looking for a knight, she was looking for a sword." - atticus.

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Lily Be Workshop Encourages Student Storytelling

Lily Be Workshop Encourages Student Storytelling

Musician calls students to explore their storytelling capabilities.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
April 4, 2019
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What It Feels Like to Last a Thousand and One Nights

What It Feels Like to Last a Thousand and One Nights

By Allison Hoffelder // As Told to Alexandra Rapp and Karley Rogalski
Alexandra Rapp and Karley Rogalski
March 22, 2019
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Antioch Diversity Video Sparks Conversation Amongst Students and Staff

Antioch Diversity Video Sparks Conversation Amongst Students and Staff

A recent video promoting diversity has brought forth a range of opinions from ACHS students and staff.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
March 12, 2019
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E. coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Claims First Victim

E. coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Claims First Victim

The outbreak of E. coli which began in early March has become fatal.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
May 10, 2018
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What It Feels Like To be A Sequoit on Ice

What It Feels Like To be A Sequoit on Ice

By Shannon Price // As told to Alexandra Rapp
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
April 15, 2018
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Alternate Ending at Writers Week 2018

Antioch students and staff encountered an unconventional yet interesting storytelling method in Alternate Ending.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
April 3, 2018
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[Photo] The Trend That Seems To Be Sticking

Jadda Pope, Tom Tom Staff
February 28, 2018
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[Photo] The Importance of Branching Out

Jadda Pope, Tom Tom Staff
February 26, 2018
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Humanity’s Expansion Into the Cosmos May Be Inevitable, According to Industry Experts

Humanity’s Expansion Into the Cosmos May Be Inevitable, According to Industry Experts

For hundreds of years, humanity has looked up at the stars and imagined traveling to them. Now, they may just get the chance.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
February 22, 2018
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The Unholy Trinity: Ownership, Pressure, Reliance

The Unholy Trinity: Ownership, Pressure, Reliance

Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
February 16, 2018
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Shooting at NSA Headquarters Ruled as Not Terrorism But Motive Remains Unclear

Shooting at NSA Headquarters Ruled as Not Terrorism But Motive Remains Unclear

On Wednesday February 14 at approximately 7 am EST, a black SUV attempted to breach NSA Headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
February 15, 2018
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[Photo] Dining on Detox

Emily Higgins, SequoitMedia.com Managing Editor
February 16, 2018
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Improve the Bodys Health: Carry a Water Bottle

Improve the Body’s Health: Carry a Water Bottle

More than likely, Sequoits aren't drinking as much water as they should.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
February 3, 2018
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This Years Hottest Holiday Gag Gift

This Year’s Hottest Holiday Gag Gift

Every stocking needs a gag gift and this is the one for the job.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
December 12, 2017
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To Be More Than An Insignificant Speck

To Be More Than An Insignificant Speck

Students from Antioch Community High School choose from any number of ways to express themselves and come out of their shells.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
October 17, 2017
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Long Time No See

Long Time No See

1. It’s a long time since we last met.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
May 12, 2017
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SPOILER ALERT: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Post-Credits Scenes and Easter Eggs Explained

SPOILER ALERT: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Post-Credits Scenes and Easter Eggs Explained

All of the important "Guardians of the Galaxy" Easter eggs and post-credits scenes explained.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
May 10, 2017
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Four of the Craziest Recent Discoveries in Space

Four of the Craziest Recent Discoveries in Space

Humans have come nowhere near discovering the whole of the universe; however, what we have discovered is amazingly odd.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
May 5, 2017
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Could the Planetary Status of Pluto Be Reinstated?

Could the Planetary Status of Pluto Be Reinstated?

A long debated topic, the planetary status of Pluto may change once again.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
April 28, 2017
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How To: Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

How To: Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

Making one of the most used household essentials at home is easy with this simple recipe.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
April 26, 2017
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Forty Five Space Facts That Are Out of This World

Forty Five Space Facts That Are Out of This World

Forty five facts that prove space isn't all just ordinary planets and stars.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
April 26, 2017
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Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

Fifteen minutes for a delicious treat.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
April 18, 2017
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Pippa Middleton and James Matthews Announce Date For Wedding

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews Announce Date For Wedding

Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa Middleton has announced where and when her wedding to James Matthews will take place.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
April 11, 2017
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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Spaceships

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Spaceships

New concepts developed by the company SpaceX may be mankind’s first step to colonizing Mars.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
April 10, 2017
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Sidewalk Chalk Review: Writers Week 2017

Sidewalk Chalk Review: Writer’s Week 2017

A preferred performer from Writer’s Week 2017, the band Sidewalk Chalk certainly gave students a show to remember.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
April 4, 2017
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DIY: Harry Potter Non-Alcoholic Butterbeer

DIY: Harry Potter Non-Alcoholic Butterbeer

An easy recipe to create one of the most well-known fantasy drinks of all time.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
April 4, 2017
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Do Black Holes Sing in the Vacuum of Space?

Do Black Holes Sing in the Vacuum of Space?

Contrary to popular belief, scientists have recently discovered that some black holes emit songs many octaves below human hearing.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
April 3, 2017
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Space Tastes Like Raspberries and Smells Like Rum?

Space Tastes Like Raspberries and Smells Like Rum?

Discovered in the Sagittarius B2 dust cloud in the heart of the Milky Way, these factors may be crucial for complex life to exist in the universe.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
March 24, 2017
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Could This New Solar System Be Where We Begin Our Search For Alien Life?

Could This New Solar System Be Where We Begin Our Search For Alien Life?

A newly discovered solar system with three Earth-like planets could be our best chance of finding other life in the universe.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
March 22, 2017
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What It Feels Like To Be Non-Stop

What It Feels Like To Be Non-Stop

By Natalie Hill // As told to Alexandra Rapp
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
March 17, 2017
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The Top 3 Worst Art Heists of All Time

The Top 3 Worst Art Heists of All Time

Despite hundreds of valuable art pieces being stolen over the years, some art thieves just can’t seem to get away with it.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
March 16, 2017
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Lost Masterpieces: Part 1

Lost Masterpieces: Part 1

Throughout history, many historical masterpieces have been stolen and then recovered. These are three of the most prominent.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
March 14, 2017
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The Evolution of Space Food

The Evolution of Space Food

For nearly seventy five years, mankind has walked among the stars. For nearly seventy five years, mankind has eaten among the stars.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
March 14, 2017
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How To Make Homemade Wendys Frostys

How To Make Homemade Wendy’s Frosty’s

With just four simple ingredients, anyone can make the famous Wendy's Frosty's at home.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
March 8, 2017
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GOES-16 Satellite Broadcasts New Images Of Earth

GOES-16 Satellite Broadcasts New Images Of Earth

Stunning new photos of Earth from the GOES-16 satellite give a whole new perspective of our planet.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
March 7, 2017
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New Magnetar Discovered Surrounded By a Wind Nebula

New Magnetar Discovered Surrounded By a Wind Nebula

The recently discovered magnetar Swift J1834.9-0846 may lead astronomers to many breakthroughs about how these are created.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
February 28, 2017
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Best Picture Mixup at the Oscars on Sunday Night

Best Picture Mixup at the Oscars on Sunday Night

Like last year's infamous “Steve Harvey” error, the winner for Best Picture was announced incorrectly at the Oscars on Sunday night.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
February 28, 2017
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It looks great, said sophomore Niah Malabanan.

How to: Make Pixie Dust

A fun craft to do for anyone.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
February 21, 2017
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What It Feels Like To Forget

What It Feels Like To Forget

By Madison Shepard // As Told to Alexandra Rapp
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
February 21, 2017
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 Materials:
Dollar Store heels
Two plastic dinosaurs

Tools:
Dremel tool
Hot glue gun
Hot glue sticks
Box cutter
Drill

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Compare height of dinosaurs to height of the heel of the shoe.

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Cut a groove into the back of the dinosaur, where you want the heel to stick through.

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Widen hole in the back of the dinosaur using drill.

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Repeat drilling process into the bottom of the dinosaurs, in line with the hole on the back.

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Using the Dremel tool, smooth edges of the hole.

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Widen the hole with the Dremel tool in the back of the dinosaur so that the wider area of the heel can rest comfortably.

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Place heel into the large hole created in the back of the dinosaur, widen if necessary.

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Place hot glue around the hole in the dinosaurs, securing it to the shoe on the top and the bottom of the dinosaur.

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Attach the dinosaur tail to the base of the shoe, securing with hot glue.

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“The Secret of Kells” Leaves Viewers With Blown Minds and Dropped Jaws

“The Secret of Kells” Leaves Viewers With Blown Minds and Dropped Jaws

An animated classic, “The Secret of Kells” presents beautiful animation and a complex plot that will leave viewers speechless
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
February 6, 2017
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Pixar Universe Bursts Through the Door

Pixar Universe Bursts Through the Door

This insane Pixar fan theory about universe continuity will make jaws drop.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
February 6, 2017
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Why Can’t Stormtroopers Hit Anything?

Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
January 11, 2017
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Who Ever Said Virtual Reality Isnt Real?

Who Ever Said Virtual Reality Isn’t Real?

Since the dawn of the technological era, mankind has dreamed of creating a world as vivid as his own. With new technology, that dream is closer than ever to being realized.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
December 13, 2016
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ICYMI: Forest Preserves in Lake County

Even with their long and storied history, many people in Lake County are unaware of everything forest preserves have to offer.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
December 13, 2016
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Crazy Star Wars Theories: Part One

Crazy Star Wars Theories: Part One

"Star Wars" is one of the most popular movie series of all time, so with so many fans, people are bound to make up some odd theories.
Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
December 5, 2016
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How To Make A Thanksgiving Table Festive

Alexandra Rapp, Digital Director
November 23, 2016
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