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Awkward dating moments plague young lovers, embarrassment ensues Wednesday, February 20, 2008 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 >
Let’s talk about same-sex couples Wednesday, February 20, 2008 By ALICE ZIC 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 >
Food, objects spark desire in believers, skepticism from others Wednesday, February 20, 2008 By SARAH BENAS 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 >
Couples canoodle in hallways, young love multiplies Wednesday, February 20, 2008 By CHRISTINA WOLFGRAM 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 >
New quarter means fresh start with old study habits Wednesday, February 20, 2008 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 >
Coffee House proves big hit Wednesday, February 20, 2008 By LAUREN LEVY 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 >
Fast security guard saves students, awarded “Wow” Wednesday, February 20, 2008 By SHIRA FINKELSTEIN 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 >
Reflectioncartoons of the past Thursday, February 14, 2008 By AIDAN FARRAGHER 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 >
Diary of a Mad Blonde Woman Thursday, February 14, 2008 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 >
Let's Get A Little Personal Thursday, February 14, 2008 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 >
Technology battle rages, consumers need guidance: Mac satisfies average joe Thursday, February 14, 2008 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 >
Technology battle rages, consumers need guidance: PC appeals more to gamers Thursday, February 14, 2008 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 >
Internet dangers raise schools’ concerns; security increases Thursday, February 14, 2008 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 >
Booster Club’s mulch sale benefits Cougar Dome maintainance Thursday, February 14, 2008 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 >
National primary election heats up Thursday, February 14, 2008 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 >
Get out the vote Thursday, February 14, 2008 By 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 >
No student left outside Thursday, February 14, 2008 By 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 >
Hospitality overdue Thursday, February 14, 2008 By 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 >
AP students to be spared final exams Thursday, February 14, 2008 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 >
New action committee will endorse candidates Thursday, February 14, 2008 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 >