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Olympics encourage American pride
Posted on March 10, 2010Posted in Editorials
Written by Allison Siegel, Managing Editor
At the end of the Olympics, it came down to the amount of medals each country held, and America did anything but disappoint. With a total medal count of 37, Americans can stand with pride on top of the podium. The medals that Evan... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesOlympics impresses despite controversies
Posted on March 8, 2010Posted in Editorials
Written by Ryan Lina, General Staff
With the 2010 Winter Olympics over, it’s time to review the best and the worst of the Olympics. First, let’s cover the best. Shawn White dominated in snowboarding and scored higher than everyone else on his victory run. Let me... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesCelebrity blog: Damon supports good causes
Posted on March 8, 2010Posted in Celebrity Blog
Written by Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
Despite being a successful actor and screenwriter, Matt Damon is not the type of celebrity that you are likely to find on the cover of the tabloids each week. He is, however, deeply involved in many philanthropic organizations. Damon... Read more »
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How-To: Schedule a perfect senior year
Posted on March 5, 2010Posted in How-To Column
Written by Charlotte Hagerman, Copy Editor
Erin Hanratty, Sports Editor
It’s that time of year again—the time when Honors and AP invitations come out, and current juniors meet with their guidance counselors to determine their schedules for next year. But with so many options, how is a student supposed... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesOn a side note
Posted on March 5, 2010Posted in On a Side Note
Written by Katelynn Colgain, Editorials Editor
I swear, every time I walk through the halls, I feel like Cady from “Mean Girls.” I literally see the jungle-like interactions. And when I blink, the images DON’T go away. Seriously, shut up and go to class. Half of the time,... Read more »
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Sea World trainer killed by performing whale
Posted on March 4, 2010Posted in Editorials
Written by Allison Walczyk, Managing Editor
Recently, I’ve found myself seeing headlines like “Killer whale attack: Sea world trainer killed by whale” and “Shamu ‘The Killer Whale’ Attacks SeaWorld Orlando Trainer.” With all the necessary respect to the deceased,... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesShocking fate of “Ni-Ni” generation
Posted on March 4, 2010Posted in Editorials
Written by Jenny Hottle, Managing Editor
In several of my classes last year, we debated about what we wanted or expected our generation to be called in the future. It turns out that in Spain, the elders have already chosen a name for us: the Ni-Ni’s (Ni estudiar, ni trabajar).... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesSnow day assignments dismay students
Posted on February 28, 2010Posted in Editorials
Written by Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
The wind is whirling. The world has turned white. A blizzard is literally attacking my neighborhood. I am worrying about my power going out. If the power goes out, then my heat will go out. I could potentially freeze to death. More... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesWoods apologizes for disgraceful behavior
Posted on February 28, 2010Posted in Editorials
Written by Katelynn Colgain, Editorials Editor
The shortcomings of professional athletes never cease to be both funny and ironic. Golfer Tiger Woods made a lengthy apology on national television this past Friday for his despicable behavior. Woods engaged in multiple sexual affairs... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesCelebrity Blog: Lago apologizes for inappropriate pictures
Posted on February 24, 2010Posted in Celebrity Blog
Written by Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
Scotty Lago recently won a bronze medal for the U.S. on the halfpipe in snowboarding. According to people.com, he used this medal as a prop in some risqué pictures that he posed for with a woman on a Vancouver street. After the pictures... Read more »
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