‘Love and Other Drugs’ hooks viewers with romance, comedy
Rachel Dinsmore and Mollyann Pais, Multimedia Editor & Copy Editor
December 17, 2010
Gyllenhaalism: the common disease indicated by an addiction to the steamy Jake Gyllenhaal. This addiction can be satisfied by the new movie “Love and Other Drugs,” a twisted romantic comedy starring Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway. Gyllenhaal plays Jamie Randall, a womanizing pharmaceutical salesman... Read more »
‘Burlesque’ delivers exceptional dancing, singing
Hilary Weidner and Elizabeth Tauber, A&E Editors
December 17, 2010
Christina Aguilera can sing and dance, but she certainly can’t act. Audiences might have been skeptical of ”Burlesque” because the main character is played by singer Christina Aguilera, and most of the time, when singers are placed in an actress’ roles, they don’t deliver and are quite frankly... Read more »
Men’s basketball recruits increase school spirit
Lindsay Powell, Reporter
December 17, 2010
This year, it has become a common occurrence for students to look and see a basketball invitation on their Facebook page or inbox. It isn’t enough anymore to simply place basketball posters around the school and announce events in the morning to get students attention. As sports teams strive for excellence,... Read more »
JC family cares for kids in Kenya
Magge Cassidy, Taylor Schafer, Managing Editor, Lifestyle Editor
December 17, 2010
While most JC students will be decking the halls with boughs of holly over Christmas break, junior Ethan Slusher, sophomore Amy Slusher and their parents Barbara Slusher, class of ’82, and Charles Slusher will be spending their holidays in Nairobi, Kenya, volunteering at an orphanage. The Slushers... Read more »
‘Pink Friday’ fails to live up to the hype
Imani Love, Sports Editor
December 17, 2010
She’s the Harajuku Barbie, Roman Zolanski, the Ninja, and last but not least, she’s Nicki Minaj. She’s been in the rap game for six years, and she’s finally making her debut on her first album “Pink Friday.” The album is full of crazy, meaningful antics and stories that describe... Read more »
‘Black Ops’ hits target, improves predecessor
Henry Shepard, Reporter
December 17, 2010
Your bones are chilled. You’ve been outside of GameStop for hours in the cold with a few dedicated friends, but it will be worth it at midnight. You rush into the store, buy the game, speed home, and play your first game of death match on “Call of Duty: Black Ops.” This was the story for... Read more »
Students, teachers must reexamine laptop use
Taylor Schafer, Lifestyle Editor
December 16, 2010
Every JC student with a functioning computer knows firsthand how easy it is to sign into Skype or to play games like Bubble Shooter when it’s 2 p.m. and your brain has shut down for the day. I’ll admit it, getting lost stumbling across the internet or trying to hold in laughter from photos of awkward... Read more »
Survivor: Nicaragua Episode 13
Elizabeth Tauber and Hilary Weidner, A&E Editors
December 15, 2010
Seven contestants remain on “Survivor: Nicaragua.” Last week, two contestants quit because they just couldn’t handle it anymore. After Tribal Sash’s world has fallen apart now that his allies, Kelly and NaOnka are gone. Sash struggles to fit himself into another alliance, telling both alliances... Read more »
On Senior Variety Show
December 15, 2010
Dear Editor, JC’s class of 2010 is talented. They have musicians, artists, singers, song-writers, dancers, and comedians who put together an admittedly entertaining Variety Show for my class (2009) to witness. But what made that Variety Show truly special, compared to those of recent years, was the... Read more »
New leads thaw 1983 cold case
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
December 15, 2010
Twenty-seven years after the unsolved murder of a JC student, recent news tips and an ABC 2 News cold case segment have brought attention to the case. Jennifer Claybrook, class of ’86, was a freshman when she disappeared on March 4, 1983. According to her mother, Claybrook went for a jog. Forty-eight... Read more »
