Publicity Issues
October 25, 2011 • written by Nola Adedigba
Filed under Spotlight
We see the posters on the wall publicizing football games, spirit days, the end results of homecoming, the talent show and Powderpuff. But what we don’t notice is the effort behind the scenes. ASB is not only responsible for the events listed above, but they also prepare budgets and pay bills... Read more »
Becoming ASB President
October 25, 2011 • written by Rachel Riedel
Filed under Spotlight
Contrary to popular belief, high school ASB is more than just a social class. ASB plans the school’s events, runs its fundraisers and manages the budget all while keeping up school spirit amongst the students. While this may sound like a heavy workload, no one takes as much joy in setting the... Read more »
Luo inducted into US Army Marching Band
October 21, 2011 • written by Kelly Wisneski
Filed under News
Army paraphernalia decorated the PAC for the second year in a row when Daniel Luo joined the ranks of the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Luo, drum major of the Lancer Marching Band, was recognized for this achievement at an assembly Monday, Oct. 10, and will be playing tenor saxophone in the highly... Read more »
Occupy addresses nation’s frustrations
October 21, 2011 • written by Jen Smith
Filed under Opinion
Racism, no matter how much we as a nation would like to deny it, has unfortunately always played a large role in American society and politics. Even today, after many had declared it to be “dead,” racism has been shown to be quite prevalent in the collective American conscience, although its definition... Read more »
Bake sale misleads Brown
October 21, 2011 • written by Lucas Gigena
Filed under Opinion
Racism, no matter how much we as a nation would like to deny it, has unfortunately always played a large role in American society and politics. Even today, after many had declared it to be “dead,” racism has been shown to be quite prevalent in the collective American conscience, although its definition... Read more »
Cool car on campus: Summer Esseff
October 21, 2011 • written by Cassie Nunes
Filed under Features
Senior Summer Esseff parks her pink and white car “Gretta,” a 1956 Chevy Bel Air, every morning, wiping her windows clean of dew before setting off to class. Esseff follows faithfully in the steps of her family. “My mom [has] had a ‘57 Bel Air since she was 16. My brother, Shane, has a ‘69... Read more »
On the road to to West Point
October 21, 2011 • written by Paige Curson
Filed under Features
Senior Tyler Chaney has been formally accepted into one of America’s most selective and prestigious military academies: West Point. “The camaraderie among the cadets is second to none, and the environment is incredible,” Chaney said. “It prepares you for [being] an officer in the army.” It... Read more »
Brothers in Arms
October 21, 2011 • written by Jason Gardiner
Filed under Features
Patriotism is a family tradition with the Fudges. Kevin Fudge is in Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at Brigham Young University, Corporal Daniel Fudge is a Marine and Leland will be joining the Army through Officer Candidate School (OCS). These three brothers, all alumni, have come... Read more »
Blink-182 and MCR light up the Bowl
October 20, 2011 • written by Ali Wire
Filed under Entertainment
Oh my god. I met My Chemical Romance. I could go off into a five-page rant about my experience, but I’ll try to sum it up as quickly as possible so I can get on with the point. Basically, I met the band I’ve been obsessed with since seventh grade. It was a complete surprise. I almost cried. I hugged... Read more »
Who’s that girl?
October 20, 2011 • written by Ali Wire
Filed under Entertainment
If I could wake up tomorrow as anyone in the world, it’d be Zooey Deschanel. But, hey, who wouldn’t? The woman is living, breathing perfection. I can remember the first movie I ever saw her in. A Christmas classic: Elf. She was beautiful even then, with her short blonde hair and sarcastic attitude.... Read more »