Green is the New Red for Valentines Day

By Brie Roche Lilliott, staff writer

Not even one week until the  highly dreaded and equally anticipated holiday of the year- Valentines Day. Men across the country fear it. Women across the nation adore it. But this year, make the holiday mean more. Adopt some innovative green techniques into the way you show your love.
Now [...]

How to: Survive a Wacko Thunderstorm

By K. Nguyen Staff writer
1. Invest in a heavy winter coat. There are many affordable options out there. Burlington Coat Factory, Macys, Kohl’s and JC Penny’s all have tons of options at decent prices. Wool is always a great option. (Just make sure the inside of the coat has a non-scratchy lining made of another [...]

Roaming Reporter: Tornado Warning Lockdown

By Kelly Torok Staff Writer
Yesterday afternoon’s lockdown due a tornado watch was definitely out of the norm. Fifth period was extended a few minutes in order to keep students safe and out of the dangerous weather. Here are some student’s reactions and thoughts about the whole ordeal.
Anna Gaia (11)-”I was very shocked and surprised. I [...]

A Procrastinator’s Guide to Not Procrastinating

By Connie Nguyen, Staff Writer
Whether it was a 100-point English project or a five point Spanish assignment, we have all procrastinated something sometime during high school. Sure, you’ve probably managed to slide by until now, but it’s high time you buckle down put it to an end. After all, you can’t always rely on SSR [...]

The New York Experience

By Kelly Torok, Staff Writer
While most students were planning dates to hang out with friends over winter break, I was planning activities to do in the city that never sleeps. My family trip to New York from December 16-23, was to see what New York was really like during the winter season, and also to [...]

Diagnosed with Senioritis

By Trinh Anh Le, Staff Writer

It is 7:25 am, as the zero period teacher yammers on. I silently chickenscratch in the answers for my math homework. It was due two days ago. Dead tired, I only had four hours of sleep last night. A friend phoned at 12:00 am to chat [...]

Illegal immigrants protest against Salvation Army

By Scott Poston, Staff Writer
During the holiday season, many charities and government organizations are in the true holiday spirit of giving and helping those who are less fortunate.
The ever-present charity organization The Salvation Army, is having its annual free toy distribution in Houston, Texas.  The usual policy of Salvation Army is to confirm citizenship and [...]

31 things to do before 2010

By Trinh Anh Le, Staff Writer
It is almost that time of the year again, when Christmas shopping and various delicacies bring the family together. With school almost slowing down in anticipation for the break, one might find himself bored to the core. So here are thirty-one things to do before the year 2009 is over. [...]

Thoughts of a “Bando”

By Heng-yi Liu, Guest Writer
The night air is cool, crisp to the taste. The band stands in silent anticipation on the football field. Bright stadium lights illuminate the night, revealing the large crowd that sits silently in the stands, waiting. My eyes skirt around the field taking in the glorious sights.
The pit checks their equipment [...]

So You’re Going to OCC?

By Martina Dorff, Staff Writer
You probably have friends who are  caught up in the madness that is college apps.  They’re rushing around, asking teachers who barely remember them for letters of recommendation, writing personal statements about just how much the Twilight Saga changed their life, and fudging their resumes with clubs like American Heart Association [...]

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