Krekorian hosts first annual FILMFEST 43
Friday April 11, 2008
By Staff Writer, Jessica Liontop
The curtains draw open and the lights dim at 216 North Brand Blvd., to reveal a towering silver screen. The crowd grows silent as the projector bathes the audience in a cool, blue glow and unfolds the stories of the community’s youth for all to see. (more…)
This is not just a popularity contest
Friday April 11, 2008
by staff writer, Hakop L.
One of the most controversial topics in recent presidential elections has been the role of the Electoral College.
Although the average American might think that the President of the United States is decided by the number of popular votes a respective candidate receives, it is actually the Electoral College that ultimately determines the winner of the election. (more…)
And then there were three
Friday April 11, 2008
By Staff Writer, Yeva Mikaelyan
The 2008 presidential election has been called one of the most interesting elections of all time. Not only is this the first time that minorities actually have a chance of winning, but it is also very unusual that one of the parties does not have a definite candidate this late in the game. (more…)
To protect and ticket
Friday April 11, 2008
By Opinion Editor, Ramela Ohanian
Last Wednesday morning, about 60 truancy tickets were handed out.
The rule is that if a student is not in class between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., that student is automatically truant (this doesn’t mean that you can leave halfway through 5th period though, sorry guys). But, what about the students that are actually coming to school at 8:30, and were not ditching? (more…)
Chruch goes green but to the “xtreme”
Friday April 11, 2008
by staff writer, Yeva Mikaelyan
Hey, you. Yeah, you. You’re going to Hell.
Why? Oh, because you forgot to throw that can away. And you had sex in your car.
Sorry.
Turn left for eternal damnation.
Ridiculous? That’s what I said. (more…)
Same sex education: a big misconception
Friday April 11, 2008
By Staff Writer, Lilit Grigoryan
Maybe sidewalks should be divided, placing men on one side and women on the other.
Maybe grocery stores should have separate, gender-based isles so that each consumer can better concentrate on his or her shopping.
Maybe the whole globe should just separate the hemispheres into black and white, man versus woman status, so that each species can go about their own business and hence concentrate better. (more…)
