Dishonorable Soldier
September 18, 2009 • Ashley Grummel
Filed under National News
On Friday September 4, in Paducah, Kentucky ex-soldier Steven Green received five consecutive life sentences for playing a role in the rape and murder of a teenager and the murder of three relatives in Iraq. Green was not the only one charged for the rape and murders; he was only the first charged... Read more »
Obama’s Speech: Was it Worth the Time?
September 18, 2009 • Christian Durham
Filed under Opinion
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama gave a speech to the schoolchildren across the nation, urging them to do better in school. While I watched the speech, I wondered to myself if this is the best thing that our president should be doing. In the end, I came to the conclusion that this was a waste of time... Read more »
Obama Connects With Students of America
September 18, 2009 • Michael Fukui
Filed under Opinion
President Barack Obama spoke directly to me and the students of the US on Tuesday, September 8th, 2009. Obama gave his daring speech on education at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. Many people expected the speech to be used as propaganda for his political objectives, but surprisingly,... Read more »
From Homeless to Harvard
September 18, 2009 • Andrea Nable
Filed under National News
18 year – old Kadijah Williams has finally found a place to call home – Harvard. Williams has overcome great adversity all her life: born to a 14 year-old mother estranged from her family, wandering across the state from shelters and armories to the filthy streets of L.A.’s Skid Row; living... Read more »
Mayans Predict Peril in Monstrous Metamorphosis: Apocalypse Set for 2012?
September 18, 2009 • Anthony Roman
Filed under World News
As you may or may not know there has been a lot of speculation about the 2012 doomsday prophecy. According to the Mayan calendar, there are supposed to be many astronomical and spiritual events on December 21, 2012. The Mayans predicted that December 21, 2012 will be a time of many astronomical... Read more »
Sports Follow Up
September 22, 2009 • David Fuerte
Filed under Sports
What went right and what went wrong during the Varsity football game against Escalon? “We competed hard. They are ranked #9 in the state. Everyone played hard and not a lot of penalties were committed. It was 7-0 in the second quarter and we had two opportunities to tie in second quarter. Leading... Read more »
Movies Coming Out This Month
September 22, 2009 • Joe Guidry
Filed under Entertainment
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009) From Columbia Pictures’ and Sony Pictures, The highly anticipated animation “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” will be the most scrumptious event since spaghetti and garlic bread. Inspired by the beloved children’s book, the film focuses... Read more »
Chantanice West – Staff
September 24, 2009
Filed under Staff
My name is Chantanice West. I am 16 years old and a Junior at Cosumnes Oaks High School. My interests outside of school include hanging with friends and talking on the phone. My favorite magazine is VIBE. When I graduate high school I plan on attending a four year university. The column I wrote for the... Read more »
Anthony Roman – Staff
September 24, 2009
Filed under Staff
My name is Anthony Roman. I am 16 years old and a Junior at Cosumnes Oaks High School. I like to swim, read, and watch TV. My favorite sport is baseball. When I graduate high school, I want to become an architect. The first column I wrote for the school newspaper was about the new house the... Read more »
Laura Ramirez – Staff
September 24, 2009
Filed under Staff
My name is Laura Ramirez. I am 16 years old and a Junior at Cosumnes Oaks High School. My interests include playing soccer and sleeping. My favorite animal is a turtle. When I graduate high school, I want to go to college and become a therapist. The first column I wrote for the sschool newspaper was... Read more »
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