Clarion <![CDATA[Clarion]]> http://my.hsj.org/Portals/2/logos/__TFMF_2euwoquevidnqp45milbktbf_bc42fa2d-46c4-4bc2-adbb-3ca158667eaa_0___Selected.jpg en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:04:42 GMT 15 <![CDATA[All Time Low hits all time high energy]]> By Cameron Heron
All Time Low’s show at the Roseland Theater on Friday, Nov. 13, was, above all else, hot. The venue was jam-packed to the point that every five minutes or so, security guards at the front of the crowd full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:11:24 GMT <![CDATA[Two acts? Three acts? Who needs those? It only takes one act to wow!]]> By Molly Johanson and Madison Garcia


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CLEVELAND SHOWCASES ITS TALENT - Clockwise from top left: Kyla Sele and Colin Worley in “Superhero Musical,” Noah Devros and Olivia Taliaferro with Henri Averett in “A Marriage Proposal,” Sean Sele and Nadia Ahmed in “Time Flies,” Duncan Tuomi and Jillian Looney in “The Bear,” and Jack Meskel, Colin Kane and Kegan Bako-Listy in “Divine Intervention."

The Cleveland drama department put on their annual show of one acts Nov. 5-7 and 12-14. The one acts, all directed by seniors who have done enough work with the drama department, made the audience lau full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:08:42 GMT <![CDATA[Cleveland goes clubbin'!]]> By Katrina Allen and Nina Ingram


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NETFIX - Ping Pong Club co-founder Joanie Pioli gets help setting up the net from Aaron Schoenfeld on the club’s first day. Sara Kuhnhausen, right of Pioli, is the club’s other co-founder. She chats with some of the estimated 36 people who showed up to play.

Walking through the halls of Cleveland, the blur of various posters covering every available surface is background scenery in the everyday drag. Despite the plethora of posters, we know little about w full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:59:51 GMT <![CDATA[Giving thanks to tradition]]> By Adelina La Morticella
It’s no longer just about the traditional holiday with turkey and stuffing. Thanksgiving has become a holiday interpreted by many different cultures and interests. Some Cleveland students spend their full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:44:48 GMT <![CDATA[The Cleveland Era approaches]]> By Sarah Scrivens


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A literary magazine is a publication dedicated to being a literary alternative for writers, usually printing short stories, poetry and essays, as well as things such as literary criticism and biograph full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:41:30 GMT <![CDATA[Tastebuds versus the Mancake]]> By Quinn Annand & Patrick Miller


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It started like any other Sunday morning for these four valiant young souls. But it was unlike any Sunday these handsome men had ever encountered. Patrick Miller, Quinn Annand, Joe Glasgow and John Er full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:37:45 GMT <![CDATA[Mr. Cleveland 2009 is...]]> By Zac Holgate


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THE LINE UP - Nine seniors competed for the title of Mr. Cleveland: (from left to right) Michael Chaffee, Joe Michel, Tony Banchero, Austin Schatz, Nathan Sany, Alex J. Ries, Anoush Shirzadegan, Howard Lao, and Alex W. Ries.

Mr. Cleveland, Cleveland’s very own male beauty pageant, took place on Nov. 19 and was filled with amazing performances by several students in the senior class. full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:04:33 GMT <![CDATA[Turkey? Real pilgrims eat eel]]> By Cameron Heron
The country has lost its way. The old traditions mean nothing to most people anymore. What this nation needs now is a reminder of the true nature of Thanksgiving. That’s what I’m here for. I shall set full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:58:13 GMT <![CDATA[Guest Editorial: Hall Decorations a worthy celebration]]> By Megan Garland
Cleveland is definitely one of the schools in Portland with the most pride and spirit. We always turn out to support our sport teams. Win or lose, we have great crowds at our events, and we love our p full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:55:51 GMT <![CDATA[The quest for perfection]]> By Maya Trachtenberg


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High school is a four-year quest for perfection, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You strive for perfect attendance so you can be in class and take perfect notes and get perfect grades on test full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:47:42 GMT <![CDATA[The quest for perfection]]> By Maya Trachtenberg
High school is a four-year quest for perfection, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You strive for perfect attendance so you can be in class and take perfect notes and get perfect grades on test full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:47:36 GMT <![CDATA[Names in the News]]> By Skye Brocker-Knapp
Ultimate Frisbee full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:44:28 GMT <![CDATA[New graduation requirements affect underclassmen]]> By Abby Wilton
Starting with the class of 2012, students will now have to demonstrate a proficiency in reading in order to graduate by passing the state reading test. According to Vice Principal Pam Joyner, this cha full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:37:41 GMT <![CDATA[Teachers voice concern over contract]]> By Eileen Deming
For the past 16 months the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) and Portland Public Schools (PPS) have been in the throes of a vicious teacher welfare contract renegotiation, and there’s no end in s full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:36:11 GMT <![CDATA[CHS to get intercom system]]> By Trevor Houghton
The Portland Public School (PPS) District plans to pay for a phone system that will be installed in all Portland Public Schools by July 2010, said student body president Eleanor Bray. The phones will full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:34:24 GMT <![CDATA[On the field, out of class]]> By Hannah Gilden and Maya Trachtenberg


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GETTING PHYSICAL - Junior Emily Ngan keeps the ball way from a Thurston player during the recent state game. The varsity women’s team missed over five hours of class for games this season.

Participating in high school sports requires making major sacrifices. Cleveland players give up valuable time by pledging to engage in nightly practices and numerous competitions or games, pay fees to full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:22:39 GMT <![CDATA[District food mandates not so sweet for CHS Mall]]> By Jessica Beutler
The economy may be tough right now, but that’s not what has caused the Cleveland Mall’s profits from falling through the floor. Trying to curb America’s obesity problem in young adults, the school dis full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:16:30 GMT <![CDATA[News Briefs]]> By Skye Brocker-Knapp
Barnes and Noble Table; Day of the Dead Altar; New Spanish Class; Oregon Shakespeare visit set; MUN Fundraiser full story > ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:56:14 GMT <![CDATA[Shop less, live more]]> By Jessica Beutler


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Hoards of people trampling, even killing each other. Resources consumed and immediately thrown away. Buying each other’s love. What is this barbaric place I speak of? And what kind of people would cho full story > ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:48:45 GMT <![CDATA[Cleveland graduates share college advice]]> By Kinsey White
With application deadlines quickly approaching, many seniors have entered a state of panic. They may stress over the decision between a public or private school, writing their essays and whether or no full story > ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:10:29 GMT <![CDATA['Goats' brings comedy to warfare]]> By Alex Silva
The long awaited release of “The Men Who Stare at Goats” has recently bought the attention of audiences with its comical attraction. full story > ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:04:25 GMT <![CDATA[Ponder this: Thankful for the little things]]> By Madison Garcia
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and that means the usual barrage of “I’m thankful” statements. It’s true: I’m thankful for my friends, my family, the opportunities I’ve had in life, and so on. But I’m just full story > ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:01:17 GMT <![CDATA[CHS choirs stun audience once again at Harvest Fest]]> By Alex Silva
On Oct. 29, all levels of student choirs showed off their singing abilities. ‘Delles, ‘Dudes, ‘Dettes, and finally “A” Choir made it clear how much hard work pays off. full story > ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:59:13 GMT <![CDATA[CHS works together to help those in need]]> By Mackie Soulek


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CAN IT - Canned and packaged foods were collected by the senior class in students’ second period classes from Nov. 4 - 20 to benefit Cleveland’s annual canned food drive, an event that has been held at Cleveland for many years. Computer scandal we can’t afford

This year will mark the 20th annual Thanksgiving canned food drive, an event through which Cleveland students and faculty have successfully donated thousands of pounds of food and money to the commun full story > ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:54:36 GMT <![CDATA[Computer scandal we can't afford to handle]]> By Kinsey White


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During the last week of October, Scott Burns, Cleveland science teacher, discovered that a computer in lab 266 had been severely vandalized. full story > ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:50:44 GMT <![CDATA[It's easy being green: Strategy and tactics]]> By Jessica Beutler



Thanksgiving is a time for families to get together. It’s the start of the holidays, meaning the start of spending a lot more time with relatives than you’re used to. The holidays bring us together to full story > ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:49:17 GMT <![CDATA[Mixtape]]> By Katrina Allen
“Slow Dancing In A Burning Room” by John Mayer Let’s get this straight: honestly, I hate John Mayer. All of his songs sound the same and that’s because he has the vocal ability of a full story > ]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:43:16 GMT