NBA: where nothing will happen
Shaun Lal, Sports Editor
September 29, 2011
Update: The 2011-2012 NBA season began on Dec. 25 and was shortened from 82 to 66 games. The most talked about event in sports last year was Lebron James’ “ Decision”. The 2011 NBA Finals garnered the highest basketball television ratings in seven years. Basketball jersey sales have been ...
Do not judge students by their siblings
Madeline Brisson, staff writer
September 29, 2011
It starts out cute and almost bearable when the teacher spends a minute or two telling funny little anecdotes, reminiscing about when my brothers previously attended their class. My last name is read off of the attendance list and triggers the start of embarrassing comments and awkward questions. Though...
Heat waves, wildfires pose concern for after school activities
September 8, 2011
When I first heard the saying “Everything is bigger in Texas” I thought that it was a joke that only applied to oversized bread, mums and gas station ICEE’s. However, as I stood on the scalding cement with the soles of my shoes melting under me and the stench of smoke filling my lungs, I realized...
No teacher left behind
April 14, 2011
If only the founding fathers could see us now, with students protesting the recent teacher layoffs and the media freely covering the events as they unfold. It is almost certain that they would be proud of the execution of First Amendment rights today. Proud and sickened simultaneously, disgusted by the...