Gun Control: A National Debate
February 11, 2013 • Michale Walters, Sports Editor
Filed under Opinions, Top Stories
These past few weeks have been a time of great devastation, tragedy, and loss. Throughout the year there have been sixteen public shootings, with the latest, at Sandy Hook Elementary, claiming the lives of 28 people, most of them children. More than 80 people died in the United States this year from... Read more »
National Anti-Bullying Campaign Comes to Mission Bay
October 18, 2012
Filed under Opinions, Uncategorized
Bullying affects us all. October 1st marked the first day of national anti-bullying month, a celebration of respecting the differences of others. But first, what is bullying? It can be done in a variety of ways, such as picking on one’s image and personality, intending to hurt the person, but in today’s... Read more »
Student Perspective on I.B.
June 5, 2012 • Gabe Goff, Staff Reporter
Filed under Opinions, Top Stories
Although some people on campus think that the International Baccalaureate program is the best path academically for our school to go, many of the students at our school have strong ideas otherwise because many of them have been roped into the program by illusions of over-glorified academic gains. Some... Read more »
PDA Takeover
May 23, 2012 • Julian Phelps, Staff Reporter
Filed under Opinions
Electronics have taken over the lives of young kids and a lot of young adults. People rely on their phones everywhere they go, their iPods, iPhones, Cellphones, video games, etc. People who make their life to be around technology aren’t living the life that we are supposed to be living. The more new... Read more »
Ask Shanequa Laquita Jones
May 22, 2012 • Shanequa Laquita Jones, Advice Columnist
Filed under Opinions
Dear Sam, My girlfriend and I have been going out for about a month, and we’re both really attached. I stay up late to text her all night and my after school days are now dedicated to hanging out with her. The only problem is I have been failing a couple classes and my parents think it’s because... Read more »
Creating Peace for Everyone
May 21, 2012 • Jocelyn Diego, Staff Reporter
Filed under Opinions
Animals have helped us endure many difficult situations; yet, many people do not understand the importance of these creatures on this earth. Not only do animals serve as a “man’s best friend,” but they also have a biological function in this world. For example, dogs have been with the human species... Read more »
Pollution…Everywhere!
May 17, 2012 • Adam Lee, Staff Reporter
Filed under Opinions, Top Stories
Pollution and littering have always been a problem in our world; people don’t acknowledge the repercussions of doing the easy thing, just throwing your trash on the ground rather than walking to the next trash can. I notice trash everywhere, in places where it really has no business being; just like... Read more »
Digital Romance: What’s Become of Relationships?
March 30, 2012 • Nikki Zanchetta, Staff Reporter
Filed under Opinions, Top Stories
As you walk through the hallways and down the street, you will see scattered couples holding hands; but who are they really holding hands with? A majority of relationships begin and grow through technology; everything from texting to Facebook – is there truly any room for a real, involved relationship... Read more »
We Ask For No Teacher Layoffs
March 30, 2012 • Leslye Martinez, Staff Reporter
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March 06, 2012, a day of rage, despair and restlessness. Standing at the school board, red everywhere, posters shouting out to the world “No education layoffs,” teachers, students and parents are fighting against budget cuts and layoffs. This day a decision would be made. This is not the first time... Read more »
Battle for the Best Acai
March 27, 2012 • Kelsey Boulger, Staff Reporter
Filed under Opinions, Top Stories
Who serves the best Acai in Pacific Beach? The Acai Berry, one of the healthiest foods in the world, has become very popular. The demand for this Brazilian super food has dramatically changed in the last few years; even in our small town of Pacific Beach, acai has become some sort of celebrity, being... Read more »
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