Movie Review: Dear John
February 9, 2010
Katja Kane - Foempe, Specials Section-Editor
What could be more romantic than a long-distance relationship in a young girls’ eyes? The answer is nothing, unless that long distance is caused by war. In Dear John, John Tyree (Channing Tatum), a Special Forces Army sergeant, is on his two-week leave from his station in Germany. John has a hard time... [Read more]
Oops, We Did It Again – Is History Repeating Itself?
February 3, 2010
Natalie Audelo, Community Editor
Filed under Features
It is said that history repeats itself, a cyclical pattern of fashion faux pas, bitter relationships, technological advancements and, oddly enough, the same mistakes. As we bid farewell to the years spanning 2000-2009, we are presented with the opportunity to analyze social, political and economic trends... [Read more]
Evening of Awareness
February 3, 2010
Kathy O'Neill, Assistant Opinions Editor
Filed under Features
“Things are to be used and people are to be loved, but the problem in today’s world is that people are used and things are loved.” At Evening of Awareness on January 27, I reflected on this quote while watching a fabulous presentation by senior Regina Chau about the Presentation CI trip... [Read more]
Peace Out, Girls Scouts!
February 2, 2010
Gianna Maietta, Staff Reporter
Filed under Features
A common misconception about Girl Scouts is that they only sell those infamous cookies we all love to buy. In reality, they are adventurous leaders with strong values, good character, a high spirit and potential to do great things in the world. At Presentation, we still have members that have decided... [Read more]
Money Makes the World Go ‘Round
February 2, 2010
Cecile Pham, Staff Reporter, and Kaity McCullough, Staff Reporter
Filed under Features
According to USA Weekend.com, the teens of the 21st century are by far the richest teenagers in history. In a survey done by Reuter News Agency, teenagers in the United States have an annual spending power of $176 billion. And teens are not known for their frugality. Adolescents have always been... [Read more]
Grammy Grievances
February 2, 2010
Kaitlyn Jensen, Senior Editor- Opinions and Lindsay Vong, Asst. Editor- A&E
We get it. Beyonce and Taylor Swift are more than just slightly popular, but drilling this into the heads of music fans via over-nominations is not the most appropriate response . When does a few nominations become too much? Swift was nominated for an overwhelming amount of eight awards including Record... [Read more]
Trend Report: February
February 2, 2010
Lucy Ainley, Senior Editor-Sports
Filed under A&E
Heads up everybody: 2010 has arrived, and brought a slew of gadgets, gizmos, fashion and many other trends along for the ride. Let’s start out with gadgets. The year 2010 just rolls off the tongue; fittingly there are some new gadgets to look forward to in the coming months that do the same. The new... [Read more]
Overheard
February 2, 2010
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Welcome to our new feature with overheard quotes from our very own Pres girls. Be careful what you say, because we’re listening! “I would like a slice of nucleus please.” “Come be a bubble with me!” “Stop being pretty!” “The toilet won’t stop flushing! What do I do? What do I do?!” “Death,... [Read more]
Valentine’s Day Recipes
February 2, 2010
Maitreyee Mittal, Staff Reporter
Filed under Special Features
Surprise your loved one(s) with some great desserts with these easy to follow recipes! Valentine Message Brownies Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine 2 cups sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs ½ cup milk 3 tsp. vanilla extract, divided in half 1 cup chopped nuts 2... [Read more]
Godspell Wows the Crowds
February 2, 2010
Kristina Ngo, Staff Writer
Filed under A&E, News, Theater
This past weekend, Pres students sat in the Valenzuela theater waiting for their teachers to do something they normally wouldn’t do in a classroom—dance, sing, and act. And did they. Performing Godspell—which was originally produced in 1970 by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak—meant that... [Read more]
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