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Issue Date: Friday, December 09, 2005 Issue: Vol. 5, Issue 4 Last Update: Saturday, December 10, 2005
  • Juniors Begin the Countdown

    Friday, December 09, 2005 By: Brigitte Miles, News/Features Editor

    It is official, the class of 2007 are now considered upperclassmen. On December 6, at 7 pm, the juniors entered the gym with one thing on their minds, their junior rings. Proud family members and fr

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  • Limelight: Julia Santos heads for a career in medicine

    Friday, December 09, 2005 By: Walter Ugaz, Staff Reporter

    When asked for the name of an excellent student with a future in a medical career, Mr. Thomas didn’t hesitate to say “Julia Santos.” Julia Santos, a senior, is currently a member of the Key Club, Nati

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  • Every Viper Has A Tale: Charles Larin has determination

    Friday, December 09, 2005 By: Walter Ugaz, Staff Reporter

    Born in Los Angeles, California, junior Charles Michael Larin, 16 years old, moved to Miami with his mom, Marie Vasquez, brother Giorgio Canigga, and sister Brianna Rodriguez when he was six years old

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  • Editorial

    Friday, December 09, 2005 By: Editorial Staff

    U-turns, swerving, sudden stopping, and dodging SUVs—all things which are not likely to be taught in a Driver’s Ed class. Each morning, though, students, teachers, and parents alike are given lessons,

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  • Teachers celebrate the holidays away from students

    Friday, December 09, 2005 By: Bryan Aguilar, Managing Editor

    As winter break draws nearer, students aren’t the only ones feeling the freedom of winter recess. Teachers and faculty are also feeling the wintery warmth of the holidays, celebrating the lack of pape

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  • Theatre comes alive: Professional companies inspire students in the arts

    Friday, December 09, 2005 By: Brigitte Miles, News/Features Editor

    Year after year Varela welcomes professional actors from different theatres such as The Florida Grand Opera and The Gable Stage Theatre. “We have them perform for the students of Varela for awareness

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  • Audiences roar for Liam Neeson

    Friday, December 09, 2005 By: Gabriel Molina, Web Editor

    Liam Neeson is an actor many will recognize from such films as “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace,” “Batman Begins,” and, most recently, “Kingdom of Heaven.” Although he turns 54 next year, an actor of Ne

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  • “American Wasteland” a waste of time?

    Friday, December 09, 2005 By: Miguel Peraza, Staff Reporter

    It is time for gamers and skateboarding fans to rejoice, for Tony Hawk’s newest installment of his popular skateboarding game series has been released. As the previous two installments, “Tony Hawk’s U

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  • PHASRs are set to stun

    Friday, December 09, 2005 By: Bryan Aguilar, Managing Editor

    With all the recently arisen issues involving Tasers, lasers, and all that other good stuff from sci-fi novels, being used as non-lethal alternatives to apprehend criminals, it’s difficult for even th

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  • Alternative fuels may be the way of the future: America’s dependence on foreign oil creates new geo-friendly fuels

    Friday, December 09, 2005 By: Adriana Dela Fuente, Health Editor

    Due to the recent hurricanes and war in Iraq, it is no surprise that gas prices are on the rise as well as the demand for oil. Our oil dependency on foreign countries will have to be limited as fluctu

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At-a-glance

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Fall sports have ended and winter sports have come into play. As mentioned in the previous issue, fall sports were affected in such a way that games were either cancelled postponed or played all at on
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he girl’s soccer team has begun the 05-06 season with a 5-1 record. With wins over South Dade (2-1), Miami Springs (1-2 currently the #2 team), Homestead (7-0), Killian (4-1), Coral Reef (0-0), and So
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It was a moment in personal history for Philadelphia wide receiver Terrell Owens “T.O.,” as he completed his 100th touchdown against the San Diego chargers. Having a reputation for outrageous comments
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A new dress code policy will be enforced for the NBA this 2005 season. The policy requires players to wear business casual type clothing. It specifically states a long or short sleeved dress shirt (co
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fter years of practice, years of dribbling, running up and down the court, scoring, missing, falling, competing, it all came to an amazing climax for two girls on our very own Varela Basketball team.L
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All Varela sports require some screening before members join their team. Most sports like football and swimming require the physical in order to ensure that the player is physically able to participat
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The wrestling team launched its season on November 15 and from the start it seemed to have problems.“It was a tough match,” said Coach Condis, since none of the teams’ nine starters could play their f
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A sugar buzz is flying around and it’s zooming off the shelves, with hot names like Red Bull, Venom, Adrenaline Rush, and Monster. It’s no wonder when they promise endless energy, adrenaline and sleep
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Everyone has already heard all the unanswered questions about sex time and time again. Whether one should or shouldn’t have sex, whether one is ready, what age is appropriate, etc., are all issues of
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Sleep is usually an appealing thought to most teenagers. Yet tired, yawning faces seem to be very common in the mornings around our halls. Are most teens sleepy and tired because they aren’t informed
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