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Wildcat University High School Los Angeles, CA Issue Date: 10/07/2008 Issue: Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 2 Last Update: 10/08/2008 Visit School Website |
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October 11, 2008 Headlines:
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Weekend Celebrations Embrace Indigenous Culture, Love of Classic Cars By Lain Williams Community members, students, and alumni gathered on the upper field and at the Kuruvungna Indian Springs to commence a day of celebration and diversity, filled with food, music, and dancing at the 9th Annual Alumni Picnic and Car Show as well as the annua... full story > 4x4 Plan Increases Class Sizes By Kion Mosbat Compared to last year at this time, the student enrollment has increased by 55 students. full story > Open Doors: Back-To-School Night Welcomes Parents By Russell Esmieu Back-to-School Night on Sept. 25 provided the first opportunity for parents to meet with teachers, tour the campus, and most importantly, involve themselves with the school where their children spend every day. full story > Editorial: Shedding Obesity Stigmas By Golmah Zarinkhou We glance at passersby without a second thought, but unconsciously, our first impressions take form within seconds. Weight is always taken into account--whether we admit it or not--and while obesity is certainly a health issue worth considering, it may no... full story > Cold War Threat Looming Ahead By Andrew Stanley Another cold war does not sound at all enticing, especially when we are dealing with the all-too-familiar Russian Federation. Although it would be incredible to simply continue with the normality of our lives, we must focus our attention towards the calmi... full story > Four-by-Four Schedule Brings Surprises and Raises Concerns: Students Excel Despite Quicker Pace By Candese Charles As the end of the last academic school year drew to a close, many students were worried about the following year in a high school where an unfamiliar and daunting plan seemed set in stone. They would soon see what a blessing the plan really could be. full story > Four-by-Four Schedule Brings Surprises and Raises Concerns: Students Cram Info in 4x4 By Melody Saadian The 4x4 plan this year is introducing more problems than solutions. The administration and teachers decided with a very narrow one-vote margin to create a schedule that would allow teens, who have missed credits, to make them up and graduate on time. Teac... full story > Palin: Poor Excuse to Attract Publicity for McCain By Candese Charles As the elections come to a final battle between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama, people must make their final choices. Various factors will be considered, including experience and political party. However, McCain’s choice of vice presid... full story > Health Plan Reaps No Benefit By Candese Charles As the prices of everything from oil to tomatoes rise, so must the cost of health care if McCain is elected. Both of our presidential candidates proposed changes to health care insurance, and the upcoming year certainly holds many new surprises. full story > 99 Cents Store Falls Victim of Economic Crisis By Chanel Kennybrew 99 Cents Only Stores, where financially conscious consumers shop for everyday products, is feeling the weight of the slowing economy. full story > District Fails to Accommodate Special Needs By Carolina Berrios We, as a school, pride ourselves on being one of the best in special education in the Los Angeles Unified District. full story > Man Talk: Turning Boys Into Men By Candese Charles About 20 young men attended Uni’s first Man Talk meeting on Wednesday, September 24th, in Room 220. Ms. Cole, Dean, suggested the club, who then granted Jason Tillet, Special Ed teacher, the honor of being Man Talk advisor. full story > Pomona Counselor Shares College Admissions Policies By Chanel Labasan For college-bound seniors all over the United States, the college admissions process is a grueling one. With decisions to be made, essays to write, and numerous applications to fill out, the stress level from September to March is at an all-time high. full story > Reading & Writing Club: Book Lovers’ Passion Members DiscussTwilight, #1 Bestseller, in newest club By Melody Saadian The Reading and Writing Club is newly established here at Uni, and is geared towards lovers of reading and writing. full story > Back to School Night: 4x4 Style By Chanel Kennybrew It’s that time of the year again, when the parents meet the teachers. full story > TV Club Brings Fanatics Together By Chanel Labasan The next best thing to watching TV shows is talking about them. full story > The Music of Lovers: Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist By Candese Charles Are you in the mood for a little comedy and romance? full story > Winless Cats Whimper Through Non-League Schedule By Russell Esmieu The season just keeps getting longer and harder for the winless Varsity Football team. full story > Chavez Ravine Has Good Reason For An October-Long Party By Russell Esmieu No sport relies more on its history than America’s pastime. The 2008 postseason started off with a number of historical storylines, the biggest being, the best regular season team from the National League, the Chicago Cubs, and their attempt to avoid hi... full story > Lady Spikers Becoming A Force In Bounce Back Season By Kion Mosbat Another exciting season of girls’ volleyball is underway. The LadyCats are looking to improve upon last year’s less than stellar season where they missed the playoffs after recent postseason success. full story > |
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