An American In Paris
Features May 11, 2011
BY ROBYN BONFIGLIO Day 1 Only a single day has passed and everything I have seen has exceeded my expectations. A few weeks ago, I found out I was going to Paris and a few different places in Spain with my grandparents and my aunt. Along with a view... Read more
Column: Disconnection Eminent
Blogs May 11, 2011
BY ALEX BARNARD “You know what’s really exciting about video games is you don’t just interact with the game physically — you’re not just moving your hand on a joystick, but you’re asked to interact with the game psychologically and emotionally as well. You’re not just watching the characters... Read more
Review: Rise Against-Endgame
EntertainmentReviews May 11, 2011
BY JEREMY HAAS Rise Against is a Punk Rock band based out of Chicago, Illinois who began playing in 1999. Led by vocalist/guitarist Tim Mcllrath with Zach Blair on guitar, Joe Principe on Bass, and Brandon Barnes on the drums, Rise Against is mostly known for their political lyrics. Each... Read more
Is A Gap-Year A Good Idea?
Opinions May 10, 2011
BY BEATRICE DUPUY The end of senior year is when the waiting game for college is finally over. It’s when seniors have decided where they’re spending the next four years of their lives. However, for some seniors, that decision may not involve college. Many students are deciding to... Read more
BY SYDNEY ALTMAN The scale is brought into the room and immediately the participants become anxious. They have been exercising constantly and monitoring their diet more than they ever had before. Each hopes that the time and dedication spent toward achieving their goal of shedding pounds was worth it. ... Read more
BY SARAH ROUSSELL The scorching hot sun blazes down on a ragged grass field as tension builds. Standing at each end of the field are two men who are suited up in heavy silver plated armor complete with a shield and a broad sword. As if someone had pressed... Read more
Making It Official
Sports May 5, 2011
BY KEVIN KOPLIN Referees have gone hand in hand with sports since their beginnings. Without the rules and officials to enforce them, sports wouldn’t work. From making quick decisions that change the outcome of a game, to making sure everything is in order, officials do not get the credit... Read more
Column: In It To Quit It
Sports May 5, 2011
BY KAYLA LOKEINSKY America has been imbued since its founding with a persevering spirit. From Horatio Alger to Rocky Balboa, our culture bombards us—children especially—with messages about the value of determination and grit in the face of adversity. After all, as the saying goes, “Quitters never win and winners... Read more
BY ALEX BARNARD Three Cooper City High School students finished second in class at the WGI Percussion World Championships in Dayton, Ohio 0n April 16, 2011. The students were playing as part of the group Stryke Percussion, an Independent Open class indoor percussion group that started in 2003 and is based out... Read more
Summer Movie Preview 2011
Entertainment May 4, 2011
BY ARIEL SMILOWITZ Now that the school year is gradually winding down, many students may be wondering about summer and its endless possibilities. For many, these possibilities include popcorn, midnight screenings, and 3-D glasses, as the movie theater is often a popular destination. This year the silver screen will... Read more
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