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Students should control parking lot mayhem

By: Max Wiederholt
Senior Writer

March 10th, 2010 | No Responses »

The situation in the parking lot has long been far from ideal: Every day, hundreds of cars rapidly crowd into a relatively tiny space, while many others mill around the surrounding neighborhoods.

Every day, hundreds of cars rapidly crowd into a relatively tiny space, while many others mill around the surrounding neighborhoods.

AP’s different from college courses but prepare students well

By: Omri Maor
Staff Writer

March 10th, 2010 | No Responses »

According to the CollegeBoard, 90 percent of 4-year colleges give credit or advanced placement for qualifying scores.

According to the CollegeBoard, 90 percent of 4-year colleges give credit or advanced placement for qualifying scores.

Gap Year Fair uncaps possibilities

By: Kelly Simon
Staff Writer

March 10th, 2010 | No Responses »

For most, transitioning to college straight out of high school seems like the only option. However, the recent gap year fair on Saturday, February 27 challenged students to think again.

A gap year is traditionally defined as the period of time between high school and college taken off to explore a world beyond academic study and to reflect upon personal values and goals.

Online feedback could improve curricula

By: Vivian Hua
Staff Writer

March 10th, 2010 | No Responses »

A student sits in class, too busy doodling to notice the teacher barking for attention mid-lecture.

Excusing personal absences justified

By: Vienna Rye
Staff Writer

March 10th, 2010 | No Responses »

Upon turning 18, students suddenly can register to vote, enlist in the army, apply for a credit card and be sent to an adult prison.

Outside school courses not always helpful

By: Mason Satterwhite
Senior Writer

March 10th, 2010 | No Responses »

Since the beginning of recorded history, students have been trying to get out of as much in-class time as possible, but with a lack of alternatives to regular schooling, they had no choice in the matter.

District’s summit, ‘green’ actions commendable

By: Scott Stephens
Managing Editor

February 9th, 2010 | No Responses »

Today, “green” is the new “pink.”

Today, “green” is the new “pink.” Everywhere, in local communities and on the national stage, people are making a conscious effort to save the planet by actively “going green” and making environmentally sustainable decisions whenever possible.

New shadowing system more helpful

By: Anny Dow
Staff Writer

February 9th, 2010 | No Responses »

The newly reformed shadowing process, in which prospective LAHS students exclusively shadow freshmen and sophomores, is effective and sensible.

An eighth grade student sits in a Physics AP class, completely confused at the complicated equations the teacher is writing on the board. For middle schoolers like him, shadowing a junior or senior just doesn’t make sense.

Love is in the air

By: Michael Cramer
Senior Writer

February 9th, 2010 | No Responses »

Valentine’s Day has evolved into an occasion for everyone to “share the love” with all those important in their lives.

While some may say that Valentine’s Day is just a day that reminds people that they are single, the true meaning behind this holiday is not commonly understood. Valentine’s Day was created to allow people to show their affection for one another.

Vengeful on Valentine’s

By: Ava Foudeh
Managing Editor

February 9th, 2010 | No Responses »

Roses, chocolates and cupid–the quintessential symbols of Valentine’s Day. Really, they are dead flowers, processed sugar and a baby flying around in diapers shooting people with arrows.

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