Celebrity blog: Groban donates his time to charity
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
May 7, 2010
Josh Groban has become a well-known musician. In addition to his successful musical endeavors, Groban has also participated in many different charitable organizations. He has performed in numerous charity events, such as the recent “We Are the World 25 for Haiti.” He also has his own foundation... Read more »
Celeb blog: DiCaprio makes effort to protect environment
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
May 3, 2010
Today, it seems like everyone jumps to talk about how they are working to prevent global warming. Celebrities show up to premiers in hybrids as opposed to the traditional limos. It is great that they want to call attention to such a worthwhile cause, but there is nothing really special about most... Read more »
Ocean City cutting recycling program
April 29, 2010
Beginning April 26, Ocean City will no longer having a recycling program. Instead, all trash will be transported to Pennsylvania where it will then be incinerated to be converted into energy. Not only is recycling no longer an option, but additional environmental degradation will be caused due to... Read more »
Celebrity blog: Bristol Palin misguides adolescents
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
April 16, 2010
There is no doubt that teen pregnancy is a major issue and efforts such as those made by the Candie’s Foundation to discourage teen pregnancy are noble ventures. However, is Bristol Palin, daughter of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, really the best spokesperson to choose? In a February... Read more »
Celebrity blog: Cyrus develops provocative image
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
April 3, 2010
Few young Hollywood starlets have been able to avoid the pitfalls of growing up in the spotlight. Miley Cyrus has become one of the stereotypically poor young Hollywood role models. It is safe to say that Cyrus has certainly stepped out of the shadow of her father. Unfortunately, a large amount of... Read more »
Celebrity Blog: Lohan continues “plastic” image
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
March 18, 2010
In 2004, George W. Bush was reelected for his second term of presidency, Michael Phelps won six gold medals at the Olympics in Athens, and Lindsay Lohan was still America’s sweetheart. We all remember the cute little red-headed girl who stole our hearts with her charm and talent in “The Parent Trap”... Read more »
Celebrity blog: Damon supports good causes
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
March 8, 2010
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 is a strong supporter of ONE, which works to stop the spread of AIDS... Read more »
Summer programs initiated to aid college-bound seniors
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
March 8, 2010
In order to curb confusion seniors have about college applications, the Guidance Department will sponsor an “Application Bootcamp.” The “bootcamp” will be held for rising seniors on August 30, the day before school starts. The program is free and will last for three hours. Guidance counselor... Read more »
Snow day assignments dismay students
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
February 28, 2010
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 importantly, if the power goes out, so does the Internet. If... Read more »
Celebrity Blog: Lago apologizes for inappropriate pictures
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
February 24, 2010
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 hit the Internet, Lago apologized to the U.S. Olympic Committee... Read more »