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So long, high school; hello, world

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Last updated Friday, June 14, 2013 - 1:05pm

For the past year, our TX. seniors have made contributions to their schools, communities and the TX section every Monday.

Now, post graduation, it is time for them to start making different contributions to the world in other areas. But first, let’s see where some of our senior staff members have been with our annual Senior Spotlight and find out where they are going in the future.

What high school did you go to and what was your favorite thing about it?

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TRENDING WITH TX: Design your own T-shirt; read 'Foundation' series

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Last updated Friday, June 14, 2013 - 12:59pm

A new twist on T-shirts and a fascinating science fiction trilogy are the topics for our latest installment of Trending With TX.

If you have a suggestion for a future topic that Top of Utah teens are enjoying or discovering, please email us at tx@standard.net.

Bleached shirts

A big summer hit for 2013 is making your own T-shirts with one simple ingredient: bleach.

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Summer reading recommendations

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Last updated Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 9:05am

Summer is an excellent time to fit some reading in, freed from the daily round of “go to school, do homework, sleep, repeat.”

However, with the sheer amount of reading material available, it’s difficult to choose the best books. Some of our TX. writers have therefore offered their personal favorites for summer reading.

From “1984” on, dystopia is a highly popular genre.

Savannah Rice, a sophomore at Weber High School, suggests a modern twist on the subject: “I would recommend ‘Divergent’ by Veronica Roth. It’s a dystopian novel, perfect for anyone who likes ‘The Hunger Games’ and the like. It’s suspenseful and is the perfect mix of action and romance.”

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The flavors of gelato range from pistachio to tiramisu to mango and dark chocolate.

TRENDING WITH TX: Sweet treats; dinner at Zucca; new Outlook

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Last updated Monday, May 13, 2013 - 9:59am

Indulge your taste buds in a new creamy confection or enjoy dining out in a new tucked-away restaurant.

Here’s our latest installment of Trending With TX., a look at all sorts of things our Top of Utah teens are enjoying or discovering. If you have a suggestion for a future subject, please email us at tx@standard.net.

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Rainy day faves: TX.ers offer up games, movies to break the boredom

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Last updated Monday, March 18, 2013 - 9:44am

Rainy days — either you love them or you hate them, but no matter what we all have to face them.

If you see rainy days as dull, depressing and lazy, then try out these ideas to make the next one more exciting and uplift those bored spirits! A few of our TX. staffers share their rainy day favorites in movies and games.

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Trending with TX: Austen vlog, haute fashions, 'Liars,' etc.

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Last updated Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 11:40am

The new year brings a spirit of adventure and discovery, a willingness to try new things in our lives.

So in 2013’s first installment of Trending With TX., we’re highlighting some of the things our staff members are loving as the new year gets underway. From vlogs and webcomics to hot fashions and couch-worthy TV shows, here are seven picks to kick off a fresh start.

Lizzie and Mr. Darcy

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”

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The new class of TX.ers pose for a portrait at the Standard-Examiner in Ogden.

Introducing the TX class of 2012-’13

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Last updated Monday, October 8, 2012 - 9:28am

Do you ever wonder what the life of TX.er is like?

Well, with the start of a new school year comes a new staff of TX.ers. A total of about 40 newbies and veterans alike represent 16 different high schools throughout the Top of Utah and come together to make up the 2012-2013 TX staff.

The weekly section “written for teens by teens” starts the year off right with a little

Q & A letting you know the ins and outs of what and who we are.

— Caitlynn Kindall, Ogden High

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What is your dream job?

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Thanks for the memories, summer 2012

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Last updated Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 9:42am

The end of summer means putting away the comfy shorts and flip-flops.

But thanks to the memories preserved in physical and mental “postcards” of our summer vacations, we can keep the memories of our travels alive. We asked six Top of Utah students to share their experiences from their 2012 trips and here’s what we found:

Cancun

Ty Evans, St. Joseph Catholic High senior

Favorite tourist attraction: “The flea market, because I was able to bargain, even for dinner.”

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Pick fun flicks for DIY drive-in

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Last updated Monday, July 9, 2012 - 10:30am

WATCH A TRAILER FOR 'AQUAMARINE'

Instead of hunting down a drive-in, make the drive-in come to you this summer.

Put up a screen in your backyard, pop a little popcorn and you’ve the makings of a great night under the stars in your own outdoor movie theater.

What to watch? Our TX. staff rustled up some of their favorite movies for the big screen that just scream summer.

“RV”

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It's your concert -- dream if you want to

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Last updated Monday, May 14, 2012 - 9:38am

Summer nights are nearly upon us and that means vibes for great summer concerts cannot be far behind.

What's better, after all, than settling down at sunset on a lawn somewhere to listen to your all-time favorite singer or hot band crank out a few tunes?

Today we offer Our Concert Picks, the artists some of our TX. staff members would most like to see perform in Utah during the summer of 2012 -- and the ideal venues where they'd like to see them in concert. Check it out and see if your favorite is on their list.

Modest Mouse

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2011: The good, the bad and the ugly

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Last updated Friday, December 30, 2011 - 3:09pm

We were swept up in the real-life drama of an earthquake in Japan and then in an on-screen drama battling He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named,

Along the way we also dressed up in feathers, laughed at the antics of a silly panda, and hummed along to some terrific tunes.

These were some of the memorable moments of 2011, a year now left behind for the history books. Our TX. staff weighed in on their picks for our annual Best & Worst survey -- and here's how they voted.

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Sean Eckersley of Ogden holds some disgusting, gory food items at the Carnival of Chaos in Riverdale.

And this year's O'scares go to ...

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Last updated Monday, October 17, 2011 - 1:26pm

If you love the chills and thrills of Halloween, read on to discover what our TX. writers have to say about some of the most creep-tastic attractions in the Top of Utah.

Whether you are going on a date, with your friends, or with your family, these Halloween haunts are sure to give you the heebie-jeebies. Prepare to be tangled in nets, lost, alone, hindered by obstacles or chased by chain saw-wielding psychos.

Here are our annual TX. O'Scares awards for 2011.

Alyssa Roberts, Davis High School

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Grads say bye-bye to TX

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Last updated Monday, June 6, 2011 - 11:37am

The journey through high school has come to an end -- and new adventures await.

As the class of 2011 hangs graduation tassels on mirrors everywhere, it's a time for looking back and reflecting but also a time for dreaming new dreams.

We asked our graduating TX.

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"Tracing Yesterday", a Millville band, performs at Club New York in Logan. Members of Tracying Yesterday are (left to right) Nick Apgar, Jeff Merkley, Jordan Colledge, Alec Spear and Jaden Johnson. (Photos by Abby Payne, TX. correspondent, Bear River High School)

TX: Three Top of Utah bands

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Last updated Friday, April 1, 2011 - 4:30pm

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The school year in Top of Utah schools has its ups and downs including extracurricular activities such as cupcake decorating contests. Kate Searl, Madi Dumas and Jace Dalton (bottom) visit as they eat their school lunch.

Best of times, worst of times

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Last updated Monday, November 29, 2010 - 2:41am

You sit down and pull out your notebook, turning to face the front of class. How could biology get any better? You get to sit next to your best friend and your biology teacher not only makes sense, but also makes things entertaining.

But what happens when the stress sets in? How do you continue to look on the bright side? Although some people look at the new school year positively, other students see some downsides.

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