Pi Day

March 10, 2010 • Jaime Christensen  
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Pi Day is celebrated by math enthusiasts on March 14.In 1706, William Jones first used pi. It was later popular after it was adapted by Swedish mathematician Leonhard Euler in 1737.  What is pi? Pi is the Greek symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi is also an irrational... Read more »

National Grammar Day

March 4, 2010 • Jaime Christensen  
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National Grammar Day is celebrated on March 4, and was designed by the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar.  How can you participate? On March 4 all you have to do is speak well, write well, and spread the word. We want people to think about language and how to use it properly.  The Society for... Read more »

Journalism

March 3, 2010  
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Hello and welcome to Journalism.  This is Mrs. Dillard.  Today, we will be creating and uploading a podcast in order to demonstrate your knowledge of an alternative form of journalistic media.  A podcast is an audio or video file that has been uploaded to a website for accessibility.  You will be... Read more »

Weekly Horoscopes

February 23, 2010 • Samantha Hartley  
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 Aries        (March 21st to April 20th)             Element of Fire, the Ram Family: Several errands and tons of communications, especially scheduling, education or health related are indicated near the 22nd to 24th. Cooperation is poorest the 23/24th and improves quickly near the... Read more »

Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2010 • Rebecca Dove  
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February 14th, also known as Valentine’s Day, across the world people exchange candy, flowers, and gifts to show their love for their significant other, but who is St. Valentine?Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus.   One story behind... Read more »

Delicious Christmas Cookies!

December 18, 2009  
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While enjoying the snow and Christmas spirit, Where could you go wrong with some delicious holiday cookies? So I have looked into some cookbooks and these sound promising! (And mouth watering!)  Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies : 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla... Read more »

80s Vs. 90s: Which Decade Was The Best In Entertainment?

November 4, 2009  
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This obsession with the 80s and 90s have lead to TV specials  and debates about which decade is better. Both provided us with fascinating films to watch, memorable music to listen to, and new forms of entertainment that we still use today. But when it comes to entertainment, which decade was better?  Read More →

Was the movie District 9 really good?

November 4, 2009  
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- Catherine Strachan Everyone is talking about the movie District 9,  which came out August 14th.  The box office has made $115,646,235 on  this movie.  In only one hour and 52 minutes, the movie was definitely a thrill.  It was an entertaining, futuristic thriller. You don’t feel fooled,... Read more »

Owl City Vs NeverShoutNever

November 4, 2009  
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  Owl City is a disco, and European electronic music inspired  sensation, with upbeat melodies and unusual yet heartfelt lyrics which will relate to all.  If you get the chance to listen to the inspiring music yourself , you will love it and you can purchase his latest album “Ocean Eyes”.  NeverShoutNever... Read more »