Homeless Man On Campus
December 13, 2011 • Tony Nickins, Entertainment Editor
Filed under News
Campus supervisors were forced to physically restrain an intruder near the gym in the early morning of Thursday, November 17 after the man took a swing at campus supervisor Wayne Coulter. “He looked like a student,” said campus supervisor Ray Hickman. “He was dressed like a student, had a backpack... Read more »
Lanyard Crackdown
December 13, 2011 • Sarah Jackson, Jagwire Staff
Filed under News
After Principal Jeff Albritton finished leading the school in the Pledge of Allegiance during the first week of November, he contacted campus supervisor Ray Hickman via walkie-talkie. Albritton was in search of a first period class with no tardies and all students wearing lanyards. Hickman was scouring... Read more »
Mike Cantwell nominated Teacher of the Year
December 13, 2011 • Chelsea McDougall, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under News
Wrestling coach and science teacher Mike Cantwell has a simple goal: to form relationships with his students. “The district pushes the three R’s: rigor, relevance, and relationships,” he said. “I just do it backwards. It’s all about building relationships with kids.” Cantwell has worked... Read more »
New Drivers
December 13, 2011 • Lisa Davis, Online Editor
Filed under News
Junior Miranda Pogue rested her right hand on the steering wheel of her white Mitsubishi as she cruised down Finney Road, and merged from the main street in Salida. Pogue scanned her pathway as she traveled home, when all of a sudden; a red compact car intercepted her lane without warning. “I remember... Read more »
Nickins Picks ‘Em • Classic Actors
December 13, 2011 • Tony Nickins, Entertainment Editor
Filed under A&E, Entertainment
If you study acting and do not analyze the work of the black and white/silent film era greats, then you are only getting a faded carbon copy from the performers who invented the methods used by the modern actors. There were many notable innovators in all the genres, but it was the horror films of the... Read more »
San Francisco proves themselves to competition
December 13, 2011 • Ezra Ruiz, Jagwire Staff
Filed under Opinions, Sports
Read closely; rarely will you see me saying something positive about the San Francisco 49ers. With the Niners at 10-2 on the season, however, I will give them the respect that is due to them. After nearly a decade of mediocrity, San Francisco now has a competitive football team. Actually, they are more... Read more »
Student balances education and working
December 13, 2011 • Alexandria Gonzalez, Apex Staff
Filed under News
Junior Clarissa Stuart checks the time on her phone. Can’t be late again, she tells herself. She quickly changes into her uniform, an ensemble of black pants, a red polo-neck Sonic shirt, and an apron. She grabs her keys and phone, then heads out the door as the sun is still rising. She shoves her... Read more »
Tricia’s Bookshelf • YA Books
December 13, 2011 • Tricia Paulson, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under A&E, Entertainment
Hello there avid readers. It’s good to be back again, to help lead you on the path to Young Adult Literary Enlightenment. Are you as excited as I am? Probably not, but let’s proceed anyway, shall we? This season is a time for thanks, and so I would like to take this time to be thankful for good writing.... Read more »
Wrestlers optimistic for upcoming season
December 13, 2011 • Morgan Lewis, Jagwire Staff
Filed under Sports
Last year’s wrestling section qualifiers are returning to the ring with renewed vigor and are ready for the new season. Head Coach Mike Cantwell is looking forward to what he says is going to be a strong year full of development. “We want to compete for league title but we’re still all juniors,... Read more »