Issue 5 (Issue Date: Jan. 27, 2010)

 

 

Section: In Brief  

Ski club

-A short story about the ski club and how it gives students something to look forward to in the dead of winter.

-People who participate in the club, the adviser 

-Submitted by: Eman Albash 

 

Sledding, Skiing, Skating

- could be a half page, fun layout about the best places to go sledding, skiing, ice skating

- students

- Submitted by Hannah Jochem

 

 

Section: Spotlight

Medical Marijuana

-Apparently it is being used as a treatment for not only adults but also children. Doctors claim that patient base has expanded to include children with disorders such as ADD, ADHD etc.

-Doctors

-Students with different viewpoints on the subject (maybe have two opposing guest columnists)

-Psychologist, maybe professor...

-Submitted by: Alison Gilbert

 

West Side Story

-students, Mr. Kauffman, tech crew, etc.

- a lot of the people involved are going to be pursuing careers in theater, it could be interesting to do a story on them 

- submitted by Hannah Jochem

 

 

Section: Features

Harry Potter Club

-A new club lead by Olivia von-lembke. Members are sorted into houses, and compete in Quidditch matches against other schools. 

-Olivia von-lembke

-Submitted by: Megan Stucko

 

Best Student Jobs

-Are students getting jobs over the winter months? What are the most common, unusual, and best jobs to have as a student in high school? How to get and keep a good job.

-Students with good jobs

-Employers

Submitted by: Alison Gilbert

 

Cold Weather Driving

-Many high school students have their license and with cold and dangerous weather approaching students will need to prepare. How to prepare yourself and your car for the winter months.

-Students

-Driving Instructors

-Principal

Submitted By: Alison Gilbert

 

Capstone Thursdays 

-Are seniors who are given government and english off on Thursdays utilizing their time? Or is it just a time to sleep-in? Are they doing anything for their capstone during this time?

-Seniors, teachers who are giving the students their periods off

-Submitted by: Megan Stucko 

 

Stephanie Spielman

-Since she just died of breast cancer we could do something about breast cancer and how popular it is in teens, ways to prevent it, and also highlight things about her as well.

-people who knew stephanie, american cancer society

Submitted by: Maria Paskell 

 

West Side Story

- The musical will be about a month after this issue comes out, so it could be about practice sessions and how the production is coming together.

- Mr. Varner, main characters in the story

- Submitted by: Eman Albash

 

 

 

Section: Last Word

Column on the time between winter break and spring break

-In the fall and beginning of winter there is halloween, thanksgiving, christmas, and new years but then we come back from break and time seems to move very slowly. we could right a column about how there is never anything to do between this time and everything seems to die down.

-Submitted by: Maria Paskell

 

Valentines Day

-Since this issue will come out at the end of January, valentines days will be soon.  What do you do on this day if you have no one to celebrate it with?  It seems to be a very exclusive holiday

Submitted by: Maria Paskell 

 

Twilight Craze

-Column- Team Edward v. Team Jacob: Which side are you on?

-Submitted by: Eman Albash 

 

 

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