Cheerleading: Fine Art or Sport?

September 8, 2010 • Ann Kim, Staff Writer  
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

There has been much debate over whether cheerleading should be categorized as a fine art or a sport. In sports, athletic and physical abilities are needed for success. The challenging routines require a great deal of effort and skill. Cheerleading should be accepted as a sport instead of fine arts. It... Read more »

Minus the Grading Scale

April 29, 2010 • Jennifer Welch, Staff Writer  
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

   With the passing of the first semester of this school year, many students are frustrated by a grade that was just not quite high enough.  By a few percentage points, some are held back from advancing to the next GPA point.  One solution many approve of is the plus and minus grading system.  However,... Read more »

“+” And “-“ Can Make a Huge Difference

February 11, 2010 • Ephraim Lu, Staff Writer  
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

   With the end of the first semester, numerous students are stressed and disappointed about their borderline grades that were only a percent, or even a fraction of a percent, away from the perfect “A.” Unfortunately, many teachers refuse to give the extra point, saying, “Sorry, try harder next... Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Will the Upcoming Winter Rally Revive Dead School Spirit?

February 4, 2010 • Zachary Gray (12)  
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

With rallies strictly limited and only three dances scheduled this year, there seems to be a mysterious absence of protest or reaction of any kind. As tempers have calmed these last few years regarding the administration’s controversial revocation of class colors and its new dancing policy, warrior... Read more »