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By Rhea Carthon Hey little songbird You fly far above the birds you know Day in and day out, you put on a show And when we ride on the Blue Bayou I realize life would be so dull without you Hey little songbird You like to caw and screech Even though you sound better…

By Isabella Brady Attending the University of Connecticut to receive a Fine Arts degree in Puppetry, Richard Termine began working with Sesame Street in 1980. Designer of Placido the Flamingo, Sesame Street‘s aviary tenor, Termine’s creation became renowned as an “influential early introduction to opera” (Muppet Wiki). Termine was honored for his contributions to Sesame…

Welcome to The Shield‘s annual satire section.  Writers use satire to improve a problem in society. Sometimes readers misunderstand the satire as they do not recognize the hyperbole, irony, rhetorical questions, sarcasm, and understatements. Readers may mistake the satirical solution for the actual solution that the writer proposes. The ideas in these satire stories do not necessarily…

By Olivia Pocat Though the school cafeteria food might seem unappealing, I have created a sauce that makes everything taste delicious. This sauce combo perfectly tops the chicken tenders and fries, the burgers, and chicken burgers. So what is this combo? Two packets of ketchup, one packet of mustard, and one packet of mayonnaise. This…

By Alex Gryciuk & Jen Mejia Trader Joe’s sells a wide range of chips that may be used as appetizers, sides, snacks, and more. The variety of products available include many options for individuals with dietary restriction, there are vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, and other dietary dips. The simple dips are ideal for a quick bite…

By Isabel Kikoshima A beautiful concoction of chickpeas, lemon, and garlic—hummus pairs perfectly with a variety of snacks. From veggies, to pita chips, to falafels, and so much more, hummus provides a smooth and savory addition to any pairing. Originating in Egypt, hummus has many health benefits due to the protein-packed chickpeas in the dip.…

By Cynthia Andary  Fondue is widely known as a cheese dip. More specifically, a Swiss melted cheese dish with a splash of wine to elevate flavor. It is most commonly served with bread, vegetables, crackers, or small pieces of meat. The possibilities are endless for what you can pair with this cheesy delight. And the…

By Emily Burich Out of all the dips in the world, Nutella is definitely one of the best.  You can dip Nutella in just about anything: strawberries, pretzels, bread, waffles, oreos, marshmallows, bananas….the list just goes on and on.  Here are some of my favorite things to dip with Nutella and my rankings. My ranking:…

By Lauren Marino & Cat Kemp  Chick fil a is known for their unique sauces and the variety that they offer. We decided to rank the different sauces based on flavor, texture and how well it goes with all of their products. Here is our take on the infamous chick fil a sauces.  With its…

By Amelia Lipcsei Delicious and creamy, artichoke dip continuously ranks (in my humble opinion) in the top three best appetizers. With smooth flavors that blend together seamlessly, the dip is delicious both cold and warm. However, nothing can beat a fresh warm dish of artichoke dip. Personally, I think that this dip is severely underrated.…