SparkLife posts by jeff_alexander
Taking the "Augh!" Out of August: Surviving the Last Month of the Summer
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By: Jeff_Alexander
Well, we're about to enter the most depressing month of summer: August. Why is it the most depressing? For starters, it's really hot and often humid. ...
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Start Your Career Now. Now!
By: Jeff_Alexander
One of the most common complaints about high school is that it doesn't prepare you for a career in the real world. We at SparkNotes ...
More→Surviving the Family Camping Trip
By: Jeff_Alexander
One summer ritual as old as time itself is the summer camping expedition with the family. Some of you out there might be seasoned veterans. ...
More→High School 101: A Life Primer
By: Jeff_Alexander
Programs like Summer Success at Agua Fria High School in Arizona are helping students prep for ninth grade by teaching them how to do things ...
More→tags: breakups | basics | freshman | surviving | ninth grade | crushes | bullying | popularity
And the Jimmy Goes To…
By: Jeff_Alexander
We're really sorry, everyone. Somehow we at SparkNotes neglected to tell you in advance about the first annual National High School Musical Theater Awards—better known as "Jimmys"—held ...
More→"Summer of '69," Annotated
By: Jeff_Alexander
At the height of the summer of '09, we at SparkNotes find ourselves thinking back to the summer of '69. Or, more accurately, we find ...
More→Find Your Inner GrillMaster
By: Jeff_Alexander
This time of year is all about cookouts. But what if you're not being invited to as many of them as you'd like? Well, SparkNotes ...
More→Chorus Nerds, A/V Dorks, and Other Cool Kids
By: Jeff_Alexander
The TV series Glee hasn't officially premiered yet, but we're sure it will be a huge hit. The show is set in an Ohio high ...
More→How Not to Blow Your July Fourth Fireworks Viewing Experience
By: Jeff_Alexander
In just a short amount of time, you'll have your chance to see all the explosions your heart could desire. No, we're not talking about the ...
More→Tips On Ditching Your Older Sibling
By: Jeff_Alexander
Recently, your friends here at SparkNotes shared a few tips with you about how to get rid of a younger sibling. But some of you asked about ...
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Why I Love and Hate Writing Fiction
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