Club plans 'sleep in a box' activity, raises poverty awareness

November 11, 2009

On Friday, Nov. 20, a group of Clubs for Change members will camp in cardboard boxes in front of the school from 3 p.m. until 12 a.m. The members hope this event will raise awareness for homelessness and poverty in our area. In addition to the “sleep in a box” activity, Clubs for Change is... Read more »

Musical auditions scheduled for next week

November 11, 2009

Auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat are next week. Singing auditions will be Monday Nov. 16 and Tuesday Nov. 17. Students must pick up the sheet music for auditions from Marsha Moeller. The dance auditions are Wednesday Nov. 18. The students will learn a dance piece from the choreographer... Read more »

Dodgeball tournament fundraiser cancelled

November 9, 2009

The Patches O’Houlihan Memorial Dodgeball tournament, sponsored by Chris Riffer and the debate team, has been canceled. The tournament was scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 10. Only three teams of five people were signed up for the tournament. The debate team chose to discontinue... Read more »

FEA holds clothing drive through November

November 6, 2009

Future Educators of America is sponsoring a warm clothing drive through Nov. 24. There will be collection bins in the senior hallway, by the office, and in the commons. FEA is accepting scarves, gloves, hats, coats and pants. All donations must be new or gently worn. by Jacob Pruitt.

Students can take simple steps to help combat winter sickness

November 5, 2009

It’s easy to forget the small things that can keep us healthy during the ensuing cold and flu season. Here are the easiest (and most obvious!) ways to combat illness: 1. Wash your hands. If its been said once, its been said a million times. Hundreds of students touch the same door handles and keyboards... Read more »

Consumers should be aware of misleading nutrition labels

November 5, 2009

Beware: Companies use misleading phrases like “fat-free” or “whole-wheat” to confuse their consumers and contort their products. To truly know what’s in that conveniently packaged snack, take a look at the nutrition label. Pay attention to: Serving Size: Ask yourself if... Read more »

Testing finds unsafe chemicals in common makeup products

November 5, 2009

It’s a standard part of many girls’ morning routine. But according to recent research, there may be more in your Maybelline than you bargained for. In a 2007 Campaign for Safe Cosmetics study, 33 popular brands of lipsticks were tested for carcinogens. Of those 33, 61% contained amounts of... Read more »

Poll: What's your must-see fall show?

November 5, 2009

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So You Think You Can Dance cast performs at Sprint Center

November 4, 2009

The So You Think You Can Dance Season Five contestants graced the stage of the Sprint Center last Sunday to perform multiple crowd-favorite routines. The top five girls and the top five boys performed in the show along with special guest appearances from two dancers who did not make the cut: Phillip... Read more »