High-Tech Torment
December 19, 2011 • Meg Shepro, Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Top Stories
“No one likes you.” “Get a life.” “You’re such a poser.” Cyberbullying poses challenges for students and administrators Bullying no longer just accounts for name-calling in the hallways, or pinning a freshman up against his locker. The cruelty has taken on a new face in an era where a large... Read more »
And The Giraffe’s Album Review “Something for Someone”
December 19, 2011 • Jenny Barnes, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Top Stories
For those starved by Lady Gaga, tired of Taylor Swift, and waiting desperately for more Bon Iver, here it is. When Nick Roberts and Josh Morris, now best friends, met at a college orientation in Florida, they never expected to be in a band together. However, Roberts recalls that when he and... Read more »
The Joke is on You
December 19, 2011
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
What you don’t know about the four officers of ComedySportz… by Anthony Fregroso, Staff Writer We all recognize the “funny guys” that we see on the stage once a month, but is there more to them hidden behind their jokes? There is much more to what seems to be a simple group of... Read more »
Happ Shoots for Three: Calculus, Algebra and Boys Basketball
December 17, 2011 • Ali Madurowicz, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
New teacher Garrett Happ to assist varsity coaching staff The Varsity boys basketball team gained more than the juniors who moved up from JV this year. They also gained a new assistant coach, Garrett Happ. Students may know Happ as an Honors Pre-Calculus or Algebra I teacher, but his skills on the court... Read more »
If You Really Knew LCC
December 17, 2011 • Kelsea Critin, Staff Writer
Filed under News, Top Stories
Challenge Day to return thanks to Foundation funds As current seniors may recall, a unique event called Challenge Day took place during the 2008-2009 school year. Since then, the event has not happened again; however, the administration is working hard to bring it back. “It will include all... Read more »
March to the Top
December 17, 2011 • Maddy Fitzgerald, Staff Writer
Filed under News, Top Stories, Uncategorized
Maverick Brigade takes 4th place in Vista Competition Consisting of over 70 members, the Maverick Brigade can be seen on the field at halftime of every home football game, as well as at select away games and marching band competitions all over the country. For the successful, award-winning band that... Read more »
Winter Horoscopes
December 17, 2011
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
Sagittarius You’re favorite time of year is finally here. Your bold attitude attracts an unexpected admirer. Now is not the time to chicken-out. Change is coming your way. Be ready and be brave! You can do it! Capricorn You are not your usual self lately. Your quiet side seems to throw people off.... Read more »
Principal Kyle Ruggles Answers Student Questions
November 17, 2011 • Kiana Jackson, News Editor
Filed under News, Top Stories
MavLife (ML): We heard about your new anti-bullying plans. When do you plan on implementing them? Dr. Ruggles (DR): We’re still thinking about the specific designed plans, but immediately we’re bringing it up to facilitate change. First, we have to identify the problem. I’ll be going on LCC TV... Read more »
Steve Jobs: Among the iClouds Now
November 17, 2011 • Rebecca Zilberman, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
“Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.” were the instructions given by Steve Jobs, in order to emphasize that everything happens for a reason, and there is a need to never stop yearning for success. The death of Steve Jobs on October 5 from pancreatic cancer sent the world of Apple into shock. Shrines have... Read more »
New Generations of Technology Lack Originality
May 13, 2011 • Jake Barnes, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
In March, Apple Computers released their second iPad on the iOS4 software, one operating system past the original iPad which was released just under a year ago. In these mere 11 months, Apple has added two cameras, a faster iOS, and a case. Aside from the aesthetic advances, not much has actually changed... Read more »
