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  • Bringing jazz to the world

    Monday, March 17, 2008 By: Bryndon Cook

    On March 5, the school welcomed the world renowned President’s Own Marine Jazz Ensemble. The ensemble demonstrated a workshop on the “Evolution of Jazz,” featuring songs from five of the major eras of

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  • Is Dover Wrecked?: Alcoholism and a taste of recovery

    Friday, March 21, 2008 By: Adam Keech, News Editor

    Alcoholism is a disease that here in America personally reaches over 40-million people. The 2006 Dover Student Behavior Survey by Dover School Department, Dover Police Department and the Dover Coaliti

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  • 15-Year Old Hate Crime Victim Remembered

    Tuesday, April 01, 2008 By: ANI MINASYAN

    Lawrence “Larry” King, a 15-year old openly gay student, was shot on the head by a 14-year old male classmate on Tuesday, February 12 at E.O. Green Junior High School in Oxnard, California. After two

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  • The Brothers Torres

    Tuesday, April 01, 2008 By: CHARMAINE HABANA

    The Brothers Torres is about two brothers who go through situations with many fights, enemies, and relationships. Frankie Towers is a sophomore at a New Mexico High School. His family owns a restauran

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  • Bright sneakers are the right kicks in '08

    Wednesday, April 02, 2008 By: Aria Corbin Smith

    Kicking plain white AirForces out, and tying brighter colors into an outfit is the new trend in footwear. The new sneakers that students prefer to wear are definitely eye-catching with their bright re

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  • Off-court friendship

    Wednesday, April 02, 2008 By: Tahmina Alom

    Sophomores Leah Johnson and Venesha Hunter share a special friendship.They share the same schedules and major. They attend the same school in the same grade. They have the same tastes in music and fas

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  • Texting's Threat to Safety: Cell phone texting a threat? Since when?

    Wednesday, April 02, 2008 By: Kara S.

    Texting is on the rise and some schools may be starting to see the effects. Two weeks ago, on Thursday, March 6th, three high school students from Kiel were arrested for allegedly texting threats to o

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  • Joust plain fun: Second pep rally suits students with new jousting material

    Wednesday, April 02, 2008 By: Lauren Harper

    It was the pep rally to remember and the perfect way to send students off into February vacation. This hip, new rally included all the classic performances of the WHS band, choir, cheerleaders and MC

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  • School reaches out to aid homeless

    Wednesday, April 02, 2008 By: Thomas Cruz

    As students arrived at the Grace Church Van Horst early before the Homeless Connect event kicked off, the room was almost filled to its capacity – and the homeless were not even inside yet. Members of

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  • The Dream's "LoveHate": Sound Bites

    Wednesday, April 02, 2008 By: Gwendolyn Baxley

    Wake up! No time to sleep on The Dream. His debuted album “Love Hate” will have you drifting into ecstasy.

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Issue Date: Friday, March 21, 2008 Issue: Week of April 6, 2008
 
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News
School bolsters tardy policy. Standard penalties will augment the punishment teachers level.
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15-year-old shooting victim laid to rest. Schoolmate charged with killing openly gay boy.
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Beef ban ends in Oakland Unified School District.
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Vandalism strikes Kentwood. As troubling as the graffiti on the wall is the motivation of the vandal.
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New truancy policy leads to more penalties.
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Ever-present concern. Following fatal bus crash, riders ponder bus safety.
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Free expression? Art show reveals artists' creativity, school's squeamishness.
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Features
Healthfulness = a good diet and regular exercise. The tried and true still is best.
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Comrades and competitors. Leah Johnson and Venesha Hunter are best of friends, until they step on the basketball court. Then, watch out.
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Bright sneakers are the right kicks in '08.
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