Take the class, Take the test
Friday February 22, 2008
Advanced Placement (AP):
The words that bring elation to a college admissions officer’s face upon review of an application. If spoken, these words put you in a cloud of constant praise and instant covenant by peers and adults alike. All your problems are solved with these two words. The words that are constantly taken for granted and relentlessly abused by students in high schools, despite the hush hush of rumor. (more…)
Math Teacher becomes foster parent
Friday February 22, 2008
By Staff Writer, Jill Lee
After several exhausting hours of dealing with rebellious teenagers, a teacher could look forward to going home where he would snuggle into bed with a cup of hot chocolate at hand and a good movie or football game flickering in front of him before slowly dozing off into the night.
Now, four months later, he braces himself before entering his own house, expecting another couple of hours of wrestling with children, trying to bathe them, put them to bed, and keep them quiet. (more…)
Learning to respect teachers’ pet peeves
Friday February 22, 2008
By Staff Writer, Melody Hovanesian
What is a pet peeve? According to Encarta World English Dictionary, a pet peeve is
somebody’s constant topic of complaint. (more…)
Say Hello to Bye Bye Birdie
Friday February 22, 2008
By Staff Writer, Alexandra Von Ritzhoff
Most students today are not exposed to theatrical productions such as musicals, although this February, anyone who sees the Bye Bye Birdie in the auditorium will be. This production is filled with singing, dancing, acting, and events based on the character of Elvis Presley in the 1950’s. (more…)
War of the Consoles
Friday February 22, 2008
By Staff Writer, Allen Zakaria
When it comes to video game consoles these days, there are only three worth mentioning. Within the past two years, Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft have come up with their best products yet: Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii, and Microsoft Xbox 360, respectively. (more…)
Partying at 18
Friday February 22, 2008
By Staff Writer, Anni Aslanian
Flashing lights, loud music, and a room full of strangers was a great way to kick off winter break. Now that I was finally eighteen and legal, having a boring weekend was not going to be an option.
It was a cold winter night and as usual, Hollywood was a mess. It seemed as if everyone was ready to get down and party that night. After accomplishing the great mission of arriving at my intended destination, I was relieved to get into the parking lot. (more…)
