By Ryan Stephens The death of an era approaches. With Hugo Chavez being absent from the public and news of poor health coming out every once in awhile, the future does not look bright for the socialists that rule one of the extreme left Latin American countries. The curtains have yet to close for Chavez…
Month: January 2013
Ravens and 49ers Face Off In Superbowl
By Richard Hernandez Every team, every player, every fan, and every city hopes that their team can make it to the most publicized Sunday in America, for the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers this dream has become a reality. After a long 16 game season and a brutal post season, that saw many battles…
A Few Good Students to A Few Good Men
By Randee Schmitt Senior Oscar Hoskins runs two miles every morning, five miles on the weekends, and completes other forms of physical training in preparation to enter the Marines after high school. He was also a member of ROTC for three years until he moved to San Antonio in the middle of his senior year….
The Miserable Loves Les Miserables
Raquel Bevien-Cervantes On Dec. 25 if people were not at home opening Christmas presents then they were lined up at the nearest movie theatre to watch the rated PG-13 movie Les Miserables. Les Miserables has taken the hearts of many since 1862 and grown to be one of the half-dozen greatest novels of the world. It…
Guns or No Guns
By Ryan Stephens It does not take much to spark gun legislation debates and after a recent massacre, everyone takes sides. Ask any person you know that does not reside under a rock and they will give you their two cents on the issue. With the pro-gun people and gun legislation supporters at each other’s…
Beating the Beats
In the world of personal audio, style tends outweigh quality. With the popularity of Beats headphones, the case proves itsself often. The flashy colors and shiny exterior of the headphones mask sub-par interior electronics. But because of their looks and marketing strategy (they’re aimed at a particular age group, namely teenagers, and Dr. Dre endorses…
Classy With a Side of Choi
By Randee Schmitt Between her friendly aura and inviting smile, senior Ashley Choi is a refreshing break from the grouchy teenagers that are all too often the image given to high school students. Driven, independent, and ready to take on the world, Choi is an excellent student and a well-rounded person. “I currently play the…
Stressing Seniors
By Leslie Fuentes Towards the end of the year deadlines approach and students receive thier final ranks. In addition, students get ready to make their way to college. Therefore, making senior year filled with stress, stress, and even more stress. “Keeping my rank up while getting all my college applications in and managing extracurriculars was a hassle…