Hope recovered for French students

May 22, 2009 • written by Emma DeJong, 08-09 News Editor  
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          Hearing about the French trip’s cancellation, all seemed hopeless for the 21 students who had already started packing.  With $5,000 lost to a bankrupt company, nothing but regrets and helplessness filled the hearts of both the students and parents alike.         “Not... Read more »

Spreading awareness for Special Olympics

May 22, 2009 • written by Brittany Davila, Assistant Editor  
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        With a flurry of buttons and ribbons, awareness of the Special Olympics has been widespread not only through the school, but through the nation.         “The whole nation is stressing the Special Olympics, and as a state and school, we’ve gotten on board to support,” Assistant... Read more »

To Prom or not to Prom

May 22, 2009 • written by Molly English, 08-09 Assistant Editor  
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        Her moment has finally come. Senior Christan Gorden, finished with hair and makeup, slips on her princess gown as the last step before taking pictures. But her heart skips as she realizes that her Prom dress is not fitting her like it should. Gorden’s eyes fill with tears while she dials... Read more »

“Chuck” out the rest of TV

May 22, 2009 • written by Sam Forsey, 08-09 Entertainment Editor  
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        OK, so here’s a few things you might need to know.  “Chuck” is a show about a geeky, ex-Stanford student who is now working in the Nerd Herd at the local Buy More (parody of Geek Squad and Best Buy).  Since being expelled from Stanford, Chuck’s life has been an endless drone... Read more »

Blood, gore overwhelm Teen CERT

May 22, 2009 • written by Brittany Davila, 08-09 Assistant Editor  
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         Screams and wails stream through the parking lot as the Teen CERT students flock onto the scene.  Blood and gore penetrate their vision as they step onto the bus loaded with severely wounded drama students.         The drama department was involved in North Dakota’s first... Read more »