Sounds of Summer

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October 23, 2009 • Caleb Nyberg, Conrad Scheid  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment

Mos Def-The Ecstatic It is not a comeback, but it is as close as it gets. The Ecstatic announces Mos Def’s return to his A-game, and it is good to have him back. Following the landmark classics of “Black Star” (with Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek) and his debut solo album “Black on Both Sides,”... Read more »

Radio, by the people for the people

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October 21, 2009  
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Conrad Scheid Eye of the Storm Staff Writer Central Oregon radio is not exactly  diverse. Most of what one finds is pop and country, sprinkled in with a few alternative, Christian and classic stations, and the almost obligatory NPR channel. That is what makes local radio station KPOV 106.7 such an... Read more »

Keeping the drama on the stage

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October 21, 2009 • Ali Kinkade  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured

Lila Mensing is the epitome of a versatile actress. In Summit’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” the senior plays the title character’s swashbuckling—and male— best friend. “It’s a huge stretch as an actor, but I’m always up for a new challenge,” said Mensing.... Read more »

Tarantino rewrites history

October 19, 2009 • Matthew Curran  
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“…We’re gonna be doin’ one thing and one thing only… killin’ Nazis,” says Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), leader of the Inglorious Basterds. The movie is set in German-occupied France during World War II. The Basterds are a group of American Jews on a mission to kill as many Nazis... Read more »

Middle Eastern drama explodes into theaters

October 19, 2009 • Will Lane  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment

The movie industry has seen many fine war films such as “Platoon,” “Saving Private Ryan” and “Apocolypse Now” from almost all major conflicts of history. As the Middle Eastern conflict stretches on, producers are taking advantage of the opportunity to produce a new set of war movies. “The... Read more »

Something wicked this way comes

October 19, 2009 • Ali Kinkade  
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The “Macbeth” cast includes, from left to right, Christy Smith, Ali Bylund, Tyler Robson, Ben Blauvelt, Kortnee Moreland, Naomi Wright, Nick McKee, Logan Crecraft and Anne Givans. Sitting are Alex Hardin, Alec Armijo, Ali Kinkade, Maddie Dunkelberg and Ariana Peters. Staff photo Halloween will... Read more »

Popular game shows have online counterparts

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February 10, 2009 • Alex Lacter and Krista Shogren  
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Have you ever found yourself at home shouting out the answers to your favorite TV game show?  You find that all of your answers are correct and you wish you could have your chance to sit in the hot seat.  Now many students are testing their luck and knowledge by playing their favorite game shows online. Game... Read more »

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February 10, 2009  
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  Although his enthusiasm for art does not appear to be bursting at the seams, his “calculated scribble” method is undoubtedly unique. Everyday during C Block, while students scramble to finish finals and rush to turn in worksheets, Ian Austin sits and works.  He designs intricate pieces such as... Read more »

Students featured in ballroom dance showcase

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December 11, 2008 • Caset Pechan  
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  Summit High School has the great honor of hosting a winter showcase by the Deschutes County Ballroom Dance Club. Junior Caitlin Young, senior Matthew Trono, and sophomore Alyssa Lane can be seen in group dances and are featured in the finale.  The showcase will demonstrate several ballroom dances... Read more »

Stoopid enough to gain recognition

November 9, 2008  
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combination of reggae, blues, hip-hop and southern Californian surfs style, released their seventh album, entitled “Slightly Not Stoned Enough To Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid”. The new album shows the band’s growth since first jamming as teenagers in their hometown of Ocean Beach, CA. Stoopid takes... Read more »

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