Health Care Update
October 13, 2009
Clarissa Caruso, Staff Reporter
Filed under Special Features, Top Stories
In the health care debate, everyone can agree on only one thing: that reform needs to be made to the current system. The question is: how much reform is necessary, who will be covered and at what cost? In the past two months Congress, as well as the public, has been bombarded with dozens of different... [Read more]
ITS For Change: Habitat for Humanity
October 13, 2009
Tanya Padgaonkar, Asst. Features Editor
Problem: Nearly 3 million people in the United States alone every night do not have a home. The average age for those that are homeless in the United States is only nine years. 1.3 billion people worldwide live on less than $1.00 every day with no access to clean water, sanitation, or electricity. ... [Read more]
Swine Flu is Out to Get You!
October 13, 2009
Katja Kane-Foempe, Assistant Special Sections Editor
Filed under Special Features
Do you run for cover whenever someone in your class sneezes? Are you already thinking about the long term consequences of missing school? Are you maybe thinking about swine flu? Lately we’ve been deluged with information about the second wave of the swine flu which is anticipated to come our way this... [Read more]
Eating With Five Stars: Black and White Restaurant Suggestions
October 13, 2009
Lindsay Vong, Asst. A&E Editor, Ramey Parks, Asst. Sports Editor, Kristina Ngo, Advertising Manager, Emily Wallace, Asst. Opinions Editor
Filed under A&E
The Black and White Ball is coming up! Date? Check. Dress? Check. Shoes? Check. Dinner? Um…good question. One of the most important parts of Black and White is making sure you and your friends are energized and ready to dance the night away. Are you in a food rut? Check out some of these restaurants... [Read more]
Actress Profile: Jennifer O’Brien
October 13, 2009
Michelle Sisto, Editor- A&E
Q: How did you get into acting? A: I actually got into acting in sixth grade because I started watching Saturday Night Live and I thought it was really funny. I liked the way they did all of their skits and scenes, so I thought “Hey! I can do that! Maybe…” I’ve always had an interest... [Read more]
Letters to Soldiers
October 13, 2009
Monica Csikesz, Managing Editor and Maitreyee Mittal, Staff Reporter
Filed under Features
Right now, American soldiers are fighting in Afghanistan under the scorching sun, caked in dust and dirt. They courageously support the United States, with its ideals of freedom and independence, and they need our love and support. One senior is organizing an effort to involve Presentation in encouraging... [Read more]
Multitasking: Friend or Foe?
October 13, 2009
Kaitlyn Jensen, Senior Opinions Editor and Cecile Pham, Staff Reporter
Filed under Features, Top Stories
STOP! Before proceeding, eliminate all distractions. If this article does not have your full attention, you are cheating yourself of your highest level of efficiency. Chances are, you have fallen victim to a chronic plague that will drastically hinder your quality of work as well as your ability to learn... [Read more]
Athletically Inclined Faculty
October 13, 2009
Grace Armstrong
Filed under Sports
Mrs. Colvin knows exactly why she chooses to run marathons. She says, “I stay active because I want to live a long time.” Mrs. Colvin is one of many adults that have contributed to the recent phenomenon called the second running boom. From 1994 to 2007, there was a 74% increase in participation... [Read more]
Dear Panther
October 13, 2009
Filed under Features
Dear Panther, My little sister and I can’t seem to understand each other anymore. She’s nine years old, and in 5th grade. She gets mad at me because I have no time for her anymore, and all I do is my homework and school stuff. I’m usually spending all of my time at home just trying to lessen... [Read more]
World Cup for Dummies
October 13, 2009
Lucy Ainley
Filed under Fall Sports
Attention all die-hard American football fanatics: the time has come for you to be educated about the sport those around the world hold dear as the real game of football. And there is no better timing than the qualifying rounds of the biggest soccer tournament in the world, also known as the... [Read more]
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