Freshman class StuCo candidates announced, election this Thursday

Evelyn Davis, Staff Cartoonist
August 30, 2011

Elections for freshman Student Council class officers will be taking place this Thursday, Sept. 1 during lunch.  Freshmen will convene in the Fixed Forum to listen to speeches of the candidates running for office. Candidates for Freshman Class President: Tj Baylee Catherine Eatherly Jonathan Jarrell Sarah... Read more »

Summer curfew covers entertainment districts

Kelly Cordingley, News Editor
August 30, 2011

Mayor Sly James imposed a summer curfew due to the growing violence in the Plaza and other entertainment districts. James traveled to the Country Club Plaza to evaluate the levels of teenage violence and ended up with a first hand account. Within 50 yards of where he was, three teens were shot and wounded.... Read more »

Last chance to order class rings

Meghan Kennedy, Staff Writer
August 30, 2011

On Thursday, September 1st, Josten’s will be taking additional orders at 7:30-9 a.m. A $60 deposit is required. Students can design their ring online to see what the ring will look like before it’s ordered. Click here for more information on class rings, warranty, and how to order.

Easy Workouts

Odi Opole, Entertainment Editor
August 30, 2011

||Cool Link of the Week|| Seventeen’s 10 no-workout workouts In addition to being brilliant, these moves are easy to do and great ways to wake yourself up, calm yourself down, and work some fitness into your every day routine (and yes, they work for boys too).

Getting Back on the Workout Wagon

Odi Opole, Entertainment Editor
August 30, 2011

||Exercise Tips|| It has been one week since I last engaged in physical activity of some kind, and it has been almost one year since I exercised regularly. In the past year, I gained 10 pounds and lost all the progress I made in terms of flexibility, strength and endurance. Now, I want to get back into... Read more »

Boys soccer team falls to Mill Valley

Jordan McEntee, Sports Editor
August 30, 2011

      The boys varsity soccer team faced off against the Mill Valley Jaguars last night, Monday, Aug. 30, which ended in a nail-biting 1-0 loss for the Tigers. Both teams fought until the very end, tied 0-0, until Mill Valley scored the game’s lone goal in the 80th minute. “I think... Read more »

Bubba Starling shows how dedication, perseverance can pay off

Jordan McEntee, Sports Editor
August 25, 2011

Living the dream. The dream every little league baseball player has in the back of their mind. That future they desire — going on to play Major League Baseball and making a bunch of money. Bubba Starling is living that dream. Everyone remembers him as “the kid who played everything.” Football?... Read more »

Rebels take over Tripoli, Gadhafi’s chances for escape diminish

Emily Brown, Opinion Editor
August 25, 2011

After months of fighting for territorial dominance, the Libyan rebels have taken most of Tripoli, the capital city of Libya, from Moammar Gadhafi’s supporters. Gadhafi’s compound has been overrun, forcing him into hiding. While the rebels continue to fight for control over areas east of the international... Read more »

Check-in, week one

Odi Opole
August 23, 2011

|| Check-In || This is the first of many check-ins, where I will talk about different stuff I’ve tried and how it worked, outline my fitness goals, and respond to any feedback I might have received. Check-ins will happen every two weeks on Tuesdays. Since this is the first check-in of the year, I’ll... Read more »

Summer National News Catchup

Emily Brown, Opinion Editor
August 22, 2011

*On July 5, Casey Anthony was found not guilty of murder in the death of her child, Caylee. Instead, she was charged with four misdemeanors for lying to law enforcement about her daughter’s whereabouts. She was released almost a week later and went into hiding to ensure her safety. Much of the American... Read more »