Lend a hand with Helping Hand
Friday November 30, 2007
By Staff Writer, Dalar Mehrabian
In America, 70 percent of the homeless live in central cities like Los Angeles, 50 percent of the homeless women and children flee from domestic abuse, and 25 percent of the adult homeless population are mentally ill.
This is where the newly founded Helping Hands Club (HHC) comes into play. The purpose of the HHC is to raise money for those in desperate need of help. (more…)
Ditch meat, Save Earth
Friday November 30, 2007
By Staff Writer, Yeva Mikaelyan
Something that bothers me more than anything is meat eaters who call themselves environmentalists. You can not be a meat eater and an environmentalist at the same time; that is pretty much the biggest oxymoron ever.
Sure, you are driving a nice hybrid car, and you are recycling, and you replaced all your old light bulbs with those new swirly ones that are supposed to be more energy efficient. Well, good for you, you are helping. But that is nothing compared to what you could be doing by giving up animal products. (more…)
Gilewski hits the right notes
Friday November 30, 2007
By Staff Writer, Joshua Levy
The Southern California Vocal Association (SCVA) High School Honor Choir held auditions in September for positions in their ensemble.
Out of the 600 Southern California choral students who auditioned, only 250 students were selected to perform.
Only one student was from Glendale.
That student is senior Alex Gilewski. (more…)
Basketball season is ballin’
Friday November 30, 2007
by staff writer, Narbeh Derafishkavan
With the end of the football season, basketball seems to be the next sport to carry on the pride of the school.
This year the team is filled with myriad star players, all of whom have skills that are integral to leading the team to many victories.
The starting lineup is a lock for Shara Davoodi (’08) and Shara Babakhanians (’08). Both athletes have vastly improved their skills and strategies and have a game worth bringing to the table. (more…)
Basketball season is ballin’
Friday November 30, 2007
by staff writer, Narbeh Derafishkavan
With the end of the football season, basketball seems to be the next sport to carry on the pride of the school.
This year the team is filled with myriad star players, all of whom have skills that are integral to leading the team to many victories.
The starting lineup is a lock for Shara Davoodi (’08) and Shara Babakhanians (’08). Both athletes have vastly improved their skills and strategies and have a game worth bringing to the table. (more…)
Ochart and Chapjian swing to the top
Friday November 30, 2007
By Staff Writer, Hakop Aladzhadzhyan
Two of the school’s best baseball players are experiencing the opportunity of a lifetime during this off-season.
Seniors Sako Chapjian and Jason Ochart were lucky enough to be accepted into the So Cal Bombers travel baseball team this fall. This will be Ochart’s first year with the Bombers and Chapjian’s second year with the team. (more…)
