The Prowler <![CDATA[The Prowler]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:25:11 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Awkward dating moments plague young lovers, embarrassment ensues]]> By AMY WEINSTEIN



Silence. No phone calls, movie plans or heart shaped chocolates for some love-sick loners on Valentine’s Day. But, maybe sometimes a dateless night is better than a night full of awkward moments. A full story > ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:53:00 GMT <![CDATA[Let’s talk about same-sex couples]]> By ALICE ZIC



VALENTINE’S DAY: Senior Michelle Nyugen and junior Britney Alilio hang out together in the hallways at school.

Valentines’ Day is not just a day of heart-shaped chocolate boxes, secret admirers, flowers, corny movies, and pink cards. It is also a special day to spend with the ones you care about the most. Fo full story > ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:52:00 GMT <![CDATA[Food, objects spark desire in believers, skepticism from others]]> By SARAH BENAS



FOODS OF LOVE: Bananas, asparugus, and chocolate supposedly inspire feelings of desire in people.

Aphrodisiacs, named after the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite, are sexual stimulants, either by actual scientific means or through the placebo effect, which means it is only in your head. Some aphrodi full story > ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:49:00 GMT <![CDATA[Couples canoodle in hallways, young love multiplies]]> By CHRISTINA WOLFGRAM



Teenage pairs: Couple Jeana Lombard and Matt Glinkowski show off their love.

Photo By JP GROGAN

Teenage romance is everywhere – from the big screen to the blue hallway. Dating in high school can range from playfully casual to seriously mature. Yet, some pairs have trouble finding a balance be full story > ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:59:00 GMT <![CDATA[New quarter means fresh start with old study habits]]> By TAMARA KATSENELENBOGEN
For QO students, second semester brings several changes to redirect daily routine, attitude, and priorities. As summer slowly approaches, each class makes adjustments to pass the time. To some, a ne full story > ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:56:00 GMT <![CDATA[Coffee House proves big hit]]> By LAUREN LEVY



CAFFEINATED CROONERS: Junior Patrick Harper performs irish folk songs with the Patrick Prendergaster Band.

Poems, guitars, Irish music and Hannah Montana all came together to make Coffee House hosted by Students Helping Other People last Tuesday, a night that will not be forgotten. The only place where yo full story > ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:55:00 GMT <![CDATA[Fast security guard saves students, awarded “Wow”]]> By SHIRA FINKELSTEIN



A MAN OF DUTY: Just another day for Bradford Bernardo, making sure students get to school safely

Photo By BETH STEVENSON

He pauses, drawing in a long thoughtful breath, and considers his next answer. But it seems as though his answer is unnecessary. The words “Quince Orchard High School Security Assistant Bradford Ber full story > ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:47:00 GMT <![CDATA[Reflectioncartoons of the past]]> By AIDAN FARRAGHER



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Today’s children are watching more and more TV, which wouldn’t matter if it weren’t for the fact that there is nothing good to watch any more. Where have the cartoons of my youth gone? Today’s cartoo full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:38:00 GMT <![CDATA[Let's Get A Little Personal]]> By LAUREL CZAJKOWSKI
Ahh, February 14. Some love this day out of the year while others love to hate it. Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that is completely focused on those who are “in love”. This holiday is al full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:35:00 GMT <![CDATA[Diary of a Mad Blonde Woman]]> By CHRISTINA WOLFGRAM
Bad Days are awful. In fact, I think they are worse than the common cold, maybe even worse than the flu. At least when you have the flu, you can stay home and eat soup. “Bad Day” on a note from Mom full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:35:00 GMT <![CDATA[Technology battle rages, consumers need guidance: Mac satisfies average joe]]> By DAUMANTAS REIPA
Mac is the better of the two, for a multitude of reasons. The Mac, unlike the PC, is easy to use and install, and comes with everything already in the box. A PC has to have its parts ordered separatel full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:33:00 GMT <![CDATA[Technology battle rages, consumers need guidance: PC appeals more to gamers]]> By IAN SHEFFERMAN



Macs may be somewhat more user-friendly, and it may be easier to make videos and music with a Mac, but there’s absolutely nothing that stops a PC user from making videos, pictures, music, or anything full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:32:00 GMT <![CDATA[Internet dangers raise schools’ concerns; security increases]]> By LAUREL CZAJKOWSKI
Recently, security standards have risen on the internet and at Quince Orchard High School, as well as at other Montgomery County Public Schools, to promote the safety of teenagers. In MCPS, safety s full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:23:00 GMT <![CDATA[National primary election heats up]]> By PATRICK BROWN
Halfway through the race to the White House, some candidates have pulled out while others pull ahead. On the Republican side, a recent withdrawal by Rudy Giuliani has left John McCain, Mitt Romney, full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:58:00 GMT <![CDATA[Booster Club’s mulch sale benefits Cougar Dome maintainance]]> By KATIE STOLER
January 2 kicked off Quince Orchard High School’s third annual Mulch Sale. This is the Booster Club’s biggest fundraiser. In 2006, proceeds increased 20 percent compared to 2005. The profits from th full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:58:00 GMT <![CDATA[Get out the vote]]> While February 12 may just be another day off school for most students, for about a quarter of the student population it represents a milestone towards adulthood: the first trip to the voting booth. O full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:57:00 GMT <![CDATA[Hospitality overdue]]> After spending a full night working on psychology projects and English term papers, lunch time may be a valuable 50 minutes to catch up on missing work. Many students then flee to the Media Center i full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:55:00 GMT <![CDATA[No student left outside]]>



Graphic By MOHAMED DIARE

School: a place where students should be welcomed in, not locked out. The struggles that come with an average day of school are hard enough. A normal day now includes difficult tests, loads of homewo full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:55:00 GMT <![CDATA[New action committee will endorse candidates]]> By RACHEL SPIRER
Although not old enough to vote, students from Montgomery County High Schools have united to make a difference in local politics, recently forming the Montgomery County Student Government Political Ac full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:53:00 GMT <![CDATA[AP students to be spared final exams]]> By ROBERT QUINN
Beginning with spring semester of 2008, students who elect to take Advanced Placement exams will not have to take final exams in the same courses during exam week. In past years students were require full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:53:00 GMT <![CDATA[SSL website helps hour-seeking students]]> By SUNAINA MEHRA



GOT HOURS?: Student service learning coordinator and English teacher Linda Leslie helps senior Anna Roberts use the site, www.mcpsssl.org, to find SSL hour opportunities.

Photo By SHIRA FINKELSTEIN

Graduation is nearing and over one third of the seniors have not completed their student service learning hour’s requirement. Seniors who are struggling to find opportunities to complete SSL hours s full story > ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:52:00 GMT