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  • Johnson to leave after one year

    Monday, May 16, 2005 By: Erik Wolfsohn

    One year after arriving at McLean to replace assistant principal Jan Whitfield, Susie Johnson will be leaving us for the sunny shores of Apollo Beach, Florida

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  • Sports EditorialVarsity Sports Participation For P.E. Credits

    Monday, May 16, 2005 By: Alex Rhoerkasse

    This time of year inevitably brings a heightened level of skepticism on the part of students as to the relevance and value of their classes...

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  • Point/Counterpoint: STAR Testing: Pro

    Monday, May 16, 2005 By: Megan Littlejohn

    “Holy #%@!,” you say to yourself as the bell rings, just as you realize you’ve forgotten to do your English homework, due first block. “What am I going to do? I don’t have time to finish it; I don’t e

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  • Point/CounterpointSTAR Testing

    Monday, May 16, 2005 By: Kally Kedinger

    The air is warm, flowers are blooming, and multi-colored books and sheets of paper with hundreds of bubbles are handed out to students for the annual STAR testing. Spring must be here.

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  • Music Review: Drake and Josh

    Tuesday, May 17, 2005 By: Jocelyn Gonzalez

    You don’t expect much from a television soundtrack, at least, I don’t. They either end up with songs sung by half the cast, or worse, a clashing list of the cast’s favorite songs of the moment.Luckily

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  • Kingdom of Heaven--Hell on earth

    Tuesday, May 17, 2005 By: Mike Falk

    When I see movies, I have a strange tendency to become attached to all of the characters. Not just the main ones, but also the two-bit actors who have two lines. But to my great surprise, by the sec

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  • Shogun still cuts it

    Wednesday, May 18, 2005 By: Kyle Carlson

    While it’s not an easy read, Shogun should capture the attention of anyone interested in feudal Japan or anybody who enjoys a good adventure story.

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  • Crash movie review

    Wednesday, May 18, 2005 By: Jean Bauer

    With an ensemble cast of great actors and the direction of award winner Paul Haggis, Crash is a powerful drama that puts the race issue on everyone’s mind.

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  • (Opinion) Journalist challenged by accessibility: Wheelchair use at LHS difficult

    Friday, May 20, 2005 By: Marie Colby

    LHS Journalism student Marie Colby was confined to a wheelchair for several months after a skiing accident and discovered problems with the handicap accessibility at LHS.)

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  • Rumor of Gang Violence Drops Attendance by 18%

    Friday, May 20, 2005 By: Igor Kleyman

    Attendance plummeted to the worst in the school history as students stayed home for fear of gang violence on May 5.

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Issue Date: Sunday, May 22, 2005 Issue: Week of May 23, 2005
 
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News
Attendance plummeted to the worst in the school history as students stayed home for fear of gang violence on May 5.
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The later start date of school will affect many programs.
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An envelope was found with white powder and a threat inside. Police and fire departments were called in to investigate.
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The English Department will pilot a new computer program which will grade student essays.
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One year after arriving at McLean to replace assistant principal Jan Whitfield, Susie Johnson will be leaving us for the sunny shores of Apollo Beach, Florida.
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Features
As a high school call firefighter, one may assume my skills and requirements are limited. However, it is quite the opposite.
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This is the time of senior pranks. Over the years, articles have been written about past senior pranks, but what makes a senior prank good?
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Have you ever sat in class and wondered “Why am I learning this? Students in these classes gain practical skills.
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The Booster Club plays a major role in McLean’s school sports, but students really don’t know what it does. The Booster Club raises money for the things the Athletic Department cannot fund.
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Opinion
While the school has taken actions to try to improve the handicap accessibility of the building, many more changes need to be made to the school.
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