The Feather <![CDATA[The Feather]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:16:14 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Long-time principal redirects service]]> By Mary Kneefel, Editor-in-chief



After 30 years of attending every FC sports game and campus event, Principal Gary Schultz will retire from office. Fondly known as 'Papa', Schultz has hugged every FC senior during the graduation ceremony since his first years as an administrator [Photo credit: Brittany Stobbe, Photo editor].

He has seen every tip-off, touchdown, basket, foul, win and loss. He has heard every song, solo and monologue. He has shaken every FC graduate's hand for over 20 years; however, this streak will soon full story > ]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:54:00 GMT <![CDATA[Entrepreneur fair stimulates business: Students utilize techniques, anticipate profit]]> By Benjamin Dang, News editor



Entering its seventh year, the Entrepreneur Fair developed from the ideas of Robert Foshee, economics teacher. Since its debut, Foshee has refined and expanded the fair [FC file photo].

Posters and advertisements cover the hallways as students prepare for the Entrepreneur Fair. Utilizing the techniques and skills they have learned in economics, students hope to make a profit while pr full story > ]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:52:00 GMT <![CDATA[NOTS captures underwater enchantment: Fourteen-year tradition features oceanic decorations, awards class-made movies]]> By Jennifer Sherfield, Senior editor



After three years of experience completing Night of the Stars productions, the senior class of '08 decided to recreate the cult classic movie, Clue, for their final performance, March 29 [Photo credit: David Fujihara, Guest photographer].

For many, the winter formal highlights each school year. The event usually takes place in a decorated gym, where students dressed in formal attire congregate to dance until midnight. full story > ]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:51:00 GMT <![CDATA[Spanish class crosses ethnic, academic boundries: La Paella restaurant visit flavors campus experience]]> By Abigail Schoettler



The Spanish II and III classes traveled off campus for an authentic Spanish dining experience: La Paella. Senior Richard Garcia, left, contemplates his plate of paella while sophomore Ryan Aydellotte waits for his reaction, March 28 [Photo credit: Ellie Mullins, Guest photographer].

With the colors of the Spanish flag painted on the walls, the La Paella restaurant opened its doors to students. The Spanish eatery hosted the full story > ]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:42:00 GMT <![CDATA[Reluctant readers worry educators: Adolescent illiteracy initiates debate, government plans academic strategy]]> By Claire Kister, Features editor
With interactive games like the Wii and access to every song in the universe with a download to an iPod, it seems obvious why teenagers dump their books for new technology. full story > ]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:52:00 GMT <![CDATA[Beauty empties wallets, hazards health: Personal care products contain toxic ingredients, Skin Deep recommends safer alternatives]]> By Austin Ward
Before going on a date or a movie with friends, showers, using shampoos and conditioners, and other grooming applications are common place. Bedtime routines include washing faces with over-the-counter full story > ]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:51:00 GMT <![CDATA[Seasoned vocalist amplifies voice: Junior balances choral group, varsity cheer commitments]]> By Sarah Ingersol and Austin Ward



Junior Alyse Gulack, left, sings with fellow alto, Micaelah Aleman, in campus choir and ensemble programs. Although enthusiasm for an extracurricular activity may fade with time, Gulack has been involved in choir since 5th grade and desires to sing for the duration of her high school years [Photo credit: Brittany Stobbe, Photo editor].

Voices blend together in perfect harmony. Singing reverberates through the music suite as choral members harmonize to the director's instruction. full story > ]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:49:00 GMT <![CDATA[Self discovery beyond city limits: FC grad asserts deliberate decisions determine future success]]> By Thom Breckenridge, Guest writer
This May will mark 10 years since I graduated from Fresno Christian. This milestone makes me realize that all of those clichés about time flying, as you get older are actually true; maybe that’s why t full story > ]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:47:00 GMT <![CDATA[Disaster shatters diamond dream: Third baseman loses position, independence]]> By Brittany Shaffer



In order to enhance their sliding abilities,the girls' softball team practiced on a piece of cardboard paper. Five minutes later, junior Brittany Shaffer snapped her fibula, benching her for the rest of the season [Photo credit: Micaelah Aleman, Guest photographer].

Last softball season I sat on the bench most of the time. This spring I finally earned my starting position at third. However, my dream was unfortunately shattered. full story > ]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:45:00 GMT <![CDATA[Biblical literalism argues hypocrisy]]> By Nigel Alcorn



Many Christians allow modern science to influence their interpretation of events described in the Bible. Others, however, will deny the absolute historicity of a religious text probably dating no earlier than the eighth century B.C [Illustration credit: Daniel Hopper, Guest illustrator].

The Bible was never meant to be taken as a literal account of ancient history. Its creators were almost never biblical characters themselves, but usually included many authors writing over a span of c full story > ]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:40:00 GMT <![CDATA[Fiction examines anti-hero: The Meaning of Night follows virtuous villain, challenges judgement]]> By Brittany Lauber



Michael Cox's The Meaning of Night entices readers into a Victorian world of deception and secrecy. Protagonist Edward Glapthorn plans are betrayed and he makes a resolution to kill his friend, Phoebus Daunt, who accuses him of stealing a rare manuscript [Illustration credit: Daniel Hopper, Guest illustrator].

"After killing the red-haired man, I took myself off to Quinn's for an oyster supper." With an opening sentence shocking in its flippancy, The Meaning of Night , by