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Bryce Avary Turns Out Another Great Record: The Rocket Summer's third album is a powerful combination of piano, guitar and soulful vocals.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 By: Caity Hansen

As with his two previous albums, Bryce Avary's newest work Do You Feel is a wonderfully uplifting power-pop album, all written, arranged, and played by the artist himself. Avary shows off his talent o
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Advice Column: Need advice? Ask Sandro Pozzuoli and get your questions answered the right way.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 By: Sandro Pozzuoli

Dear Sandro

I’m not writing this to brag: this is a serious question! I have multiple girls who want to go to Homecoming with me and I have no idea what to do. Please help!
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50 Years and Hopefully 50 More: Marking the 50th anniversary of Tustin Tiller Day’s

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 By: Sarah Klivans

TUSTIN- 50 years ago, the Tustin Tiller Days took place on Irvine Blvd. While the location has changed, Tustin residents continue to gather and celebrate their heritage. To celebrate the 50th annivers
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Glenn Chen: New to the Chronicle: Is it possible to have too many hobbies?

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 By: Austin Barnes

With a name that rhymes as nicely as his does, it comes as no surprise that Glenn Chen is a unique and interesting junior. Chen's abstract mind and spontaneity lead him from interst to interest.
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What's On Your iPod?: Though lacking an actual iPod, Mrs. Murphy expresses music preference.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 By: Emily Smith

Some students may believe that the music that most adults listen to is uninteresting, but Beckman staff member Mrs. Murphy enjoys a wide range of music genres. Even though she doesn’t have an iPod, th
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Mr. Hu! Who? The New Science Teacher!: Biology and Life Science Teacher Mr. Hu shares his inspirations, goals, and fervor in the field of teaching.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 By: Yasmin Damoui

Most Beckman students recognize Mr. Hu as a random science teacher with a rather unique name. However, there is much more to this young and adventurous self-proclaimed “science-nerd” that most are not
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The Issue of Teen Spending: The money spent on teens: how much is too much?

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 By: Glenn Chen

Teens do not realize how much they are spending. "The Teens Market in the US" report” by www.packagedfacts.com states that “Spending on and by teenagers will reach $208.7 billion in 2011, up from $189
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A Disappointing Loss To South Pasadena: On Monday, October 8th, the NOB Tournament left Beckman Boy’s Varsity Water Polo defeated by South Pasadena with a score of 10-3.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 By: Kristen Kerler

IRVINE- A sunny day at The Olympic Pool ended in a disappointing loss to South Pasadena High School on October 8th. With the Beckman Varsity Boys Water Polo team enrolled in the NOB Tournament, the co
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The Hurt Behind A Pregnant Teen: What lies behind the learning and fun is sometimes more complicated.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 By: Sarah Kennedy

When presented with the question of whether or not students like school, a common thought that comes to mind is that school is boring. But what about pregnancy in high school? It's a topic that is not
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Does Privacy Exist Anymore?: Recent visits from drug dogs make students question their privacy.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 By: Chris Leach

With drugs constantly in the media, it is not hard to believe that teenagers will become more curious about drugs, and eventually one would be interested in trying them. Drugs have become such a big i
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Features

Thursday, October 11, 2007 By Dieanna Jadallah Sarah Klivans: Not just the Girl Next Door: From her Jewish background, familial orientation, and infatuation with the activist movement- Sarah Klivans relentlessly proves the diversity among Beckman students. You may recognize her in the halls as the simple girl with a cute fashion sense, however, there’s more to Sarah Klivans than meets the eye. From her proud Jewish background to her fascination with wor full story	Thursday, October 11, 2007 By Dieanna Jadallah ELC: The Big Hype for AP Seniors: If the academic competition of Beckman’s seniors wasn’t already extreme, the ELC has definitely made it more intense. Lately, it seems the big hype for AP seniors on campus subsists around the Eligibility in the Local Context, in other words the (ELC) program. So, what exactly is the ELC? The ELC program recognizes a full story
Thursday, October 11, 2007 By Leslie Parra Senior Spotlight: Sylvana Gonzalez : A unique traveler with a heavy school resume. How many teenagers have attended 17 different schools? At a young age, Sylvana Gonzalez has already experienced a wide variety of schools. She began this journey in her primary years. She left her foo full story	Wednesday, October 10, 2007 By Emily Smith What's On Your iPod?: Though lacking an actual iPod, Mrs. Murphy expresses music preference. Some students may believe that the music that most adults listen to is uninteresting, but Beckman staff member Mrs. Murphy enjoys a wide range of music genres. Even though she doesn’t have an iPod, th full story
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 By Austin Barnes Glenn Chen: New to the Chronicle: Is it possible to have too many hobbies? With a name that rhymes as nicely as his does, it comes as no surprise that Glenn Chen is a unique and interesting junior. Chen's abstract mind and spontaneity lead him from interst to interest. full story	Wednesday, October 10, 2007 By Yasmin Damoui Mr. Hu! Who? The New Science Teacher!: Biology and Life Science Teacher Mr. Hu shares his inspirations, goals, and fervor in the field of teaching. Most Beckman students recognize Mr. Hu as a random science teacher with a rather unique name. However, there is much more to this young and adventurous self-proclaimed “science-nerd” that most are not full story