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Artists Show Off Their Talents at the Wesleyan Artist Market

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Brian_L_Morgan_20190425_BMC4580-750x500.jpg Artists set up all over Yancey Gymnasium to sell their work. Brian L. Morgan.
Brian_L_Morgan_20190426_BMC4649-750x500.jpg Middle School students sell their work at the Artist Market. Brian L. Morgan.
Brian_L_Morgan_20190426_BMC4666-750x500.jpg Teacher Nathan Emmelhainz sells his wood pieces at the Artist Market. Brian L. Morgan.
Brian_L_Morgan_20190426_BMD2609-333x500.jpg Senior Hannah Hufham sells her work at the Artist Market. Brian L. Morgan.

As the end of the year quickly approaches for Wesleyan, the Artist Market is an event that cannot be skipped over. The Artist Market is a community wide event for both Wesleyan and the city of Peachtree Corners.

“The Artist Market is unique in that exhibiting artists are present during this event, showcasing their fine art for purchase and interacting and engaging with attendees. Proceeds from the show benefit the Wesleyan Arts Alliance which supports student programs, facilities and arts education at Wesleyan School” (Wesleyan Artist Market).

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Wesleyan Celebrates Easter Break

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Easter-Egg-500x500.jpg Children of Alumni smile happily as they open their Easter eggs. WesleyanInsta.
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EasterEggHunt-500x500.jpg Beau celebrates Easter by collecting Easter eggs. WesleyanInsta.
CrossPic.jpg The cross represents what Jesus did and his sacrifice which is celebrated on Easter week. Biblica.com.

During the month of April, different exciting events come up such as the high school spring play, prom, the artist market and more. These events increase the enthusiasm of teachers and students as they can see that the end of the school year is near. A big event that not only is celebrated in the Wesleyan community, but around the world, in the month of April is Easter. Keep Reading

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Senior Spotlights

Joshua Rahman What college are you applying to / going to? GCSU. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Bronwyn Bailey.

Students In It to End It

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    Wesleyan students Sophie Zetzsche, Melany Mendez, Alayna Fogarty and Sofia Vallejo draw red X’s on their hands. Sophie Zetzsche.
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    Senior Ben Smoke draws a red X on his hand to promote ending slavery. Sophie Zetzsche.
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    Seniors Ansley Cotter and Grace Kennedy pose with their red X’s. Sophie Zetzsche.
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    Senior Melany Mendez draws a red X on her hand to Shine a Light on Slavery. Sophie Zetzsche.
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    End It Movement. enditmovement.com.

When the term slavery comes up in today’s culture, it is easy to think of it as a crime of the past. But in fact, it is the exact opposite. The estimated number of slaves around the world today is around 40 million, which is higher than it was when slavery was legal throughout the 19th century. And the number of enslaved people is constantly increasing. Today, slavery is the fastest growing crime in the world (End It Movement).

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Senior Spotlights

Joshua Rahman What college are you applying to / going to? GCSU. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Bronwyn Bailey.

Shredding the Darkness: A Glimpse of Hope for New Year

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hannah-835x500.jpg Senior Hannah Hufham adds colors, fun, and pop to her piece of artwork. Hannah Hufham.
madeline-370x500.png Senior Madeline Metz creates a piece with a drawing of Spanish draftsman Salvador Dali. Additionally, she adds words, colors and object fragments to create something more meaningful. Madeline Metz.
mckenzie-2-422x500.jpg Senior McKenzie Keeler created a masterpiece featuring her little cousin. The words and format gave viewers an opportunity to discover a new story. McKenzie Keeler.
mckenzie-640x500.jpg Senior and AP Art student McKenzie Keeler uses vibrant colors to show a story in her piece. McKenzie Keeler.
trinity-360x500.jpg Senior Trinity Russo puts her skills to work in a very aesthetically driven piece. Trinity Russo.
website-3-750x500.jpg A portrait wall featured in Wynwood Walls, Miami. Alayna Fogarty.

As we begin the new year, resolutions arise, and resolutions soon decline; with the hope of a positive outlook on life many fall short or let the evil of the world disrupt their beauty.

Recent current events have arisen such as the longest government shutdown in history (affecting federal employees and allowing for them to go unpaid), an extremist attack at a Kenyan hotel and an ISIS led suicide explosion in Syria injuring United States service members are just some of the many unsettling events that have happened already in 2019.

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Dear Wesleyan Community, How often do you ask yourself why do awful things happen to the best people? This question

Sophie’s Declassified Exam Survival Guide

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    Junior Adam Rogers follows Andy Yang’s advice by taking a lot of naps throughout studying. Sophie Zetzsche.
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    Senior Grace Kennedy studies in advance for her math exam, according to her study schedule. Sophie Zetzsche.

After Thanksgiving, the country puts away the turkey and heads straight into full on Christmas mode. The lights are out, the trees are up while everyone eagerly awaits Santa’s arrival, but before students middle school to graduate school can get fully into the Christmas cheer, they must get through one very important event before they can join in on the Christmas carols: Exam Week.
This week is the “bane of existence” for most students. However, with a few simple study tips, exam week can go from miserable to enjoyable, so you can enter your Christmas break with high spirits and without sleep deprivation.

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Senior Spotlights

Davis Chapman What college are you applying to / going to? Auburn University. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Quinn

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