December 15, 2009 • Simoneel Czar
Are you confused about what to give your family and friends for the holidays? No worries, we have ideas on how to find great presents for less. If you want to find a present that your best girl friend or sister will like, search for things that can be used in everyday life. Items such as scarves, perfume,...
December 15, 2009 • Judy Wu
During the season of giving, families, friends and even strangers come together to help the less fortunate. People remember to appreciate the things they have that others don’t. The holidays are a time for celebration and high spirits. “When people are celebrating, there is less work being done,...
December 15, 2009 • Keerthika Ramakrishnan
The waning fall and rising winter mark the beginning of holidays all around the world. Christmas, Kwanzaa, Eid, Hanukkah and other holidays are celebrated at this time of the year. People celebrate Christmas differently in other parts of the world. In India, citizens celebrate by lighting oil lamps....
December 14, 2009 • Amanda Nava
When the holiday break rolls around, people pack their bags to visit grandparents, aunts and uncles, mom or dad, whether the trip takes ten minutes or five hours. It doesn’t matter which holiday is celebrated because families usually take the two-week break as a chance to visit faraway family members...
December 8, 2009 • Amanda Nava
The year 2009 seems to be a bad year to be a celebrity. Large iconic figures seemed to pass away all at once, for example Bea Arthur from Golden Girls and Les Paul, the singer who made guitars. Or in Michael Jackson’s and Farrah Fawcett’s case who share the date of their death: June 25. Most people...
December 1, 2009 • Judy Wu
There are some teachers who love spirit week and others who can’t wait until the week ends. English teacher Sharon Jones is one of the teachers that love spirit week. Jones participates in the teacher skit every year. “Spirit week is a great time for students to work and come together as...
November 16, 2009 • Amanda Nava
With the flu season starting, both H1N1 and the seasonal flu are affecting a lot of students. There are a many empty desks around campus, but some people are coming to school and spreading diseases around without even noticing it. Spreading viruses can be as innocent as rubbing your eyes after touching...
November 16, 2009 • Simoneel Czar
Everyone knows that 40 hours of community service is needed for graduation, but many students leave it for the last minute. Don’t wait! Get your service hours done as soon as possible. Plus, getting a lot of hours looks great on college applications. There are a lot of places right here on campus where...
November 16, 2009 • Michaela Go
Many students wonder what the difference is between the ACT and SAT. Most colleges accept both ACT and SAT scores and view them as equals; the trickier part is deciding which test to take. The SAT is more based on critical thinking and reasoning. The ACT is more curriculum-based, measuring what the student...
November 10, 2009 • Chase Glenister
It’s November, and the feelings of stress and fatigue are once again on the rise for seniors, due to college applications and SATs or ACTs. Here are just a few facts and pieces of advice that may help you ease the stress of November: For all seniors applying to CSUs: use CSUMentor! It’s easy, fast,...
