OSAA considers realigning all athletic teams
February 10, 2009
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Senior Alex Lacter worries that his younger brother Austin, who plays basketball for Bend High, may see a change in his team’s Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) classification next year. “If the OSAA has its way, Bend High could be playing in the Southwest Conference with two Medford... Read more »
Students debate pros and cons of Greek life
February 10, 2009 • Maddy Dahl
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Senior Tyler Walsh cringes at the thought of joining a fraternity. “I would never join a fraternity because it changes who you are,” said Walsh. “I’ve known people who joined frats and they turned into total jerks. They’re very elitist. People in fraternities only want to hang out with other... Read more »
Wacky world of college scholarships opens doors
December 11, 2008 • Maddie Dunkelberg, New Editor
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Google “college scholarships” and the search engine will provide you with 3,180,000 results. Overwhelmed? Becoming confused is all too easy when diving into the world of scholarships, and most of us hope for some sort of financial aid to get into college. Maybe it’s time to give... Read more »
Find your holiday spirit
December 11, 2008 • Kirsten Morrell
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Here are ten ways you can find your holiday spirit: 10. Drink a hot beverage by the fire. Drinking something warm has always been a long-standing pastime during the holiday season. Huddled next to a roaring fire with a mug of hot cocoa or tea in your hand can be sure to get you into the holiday spirit. 9. Play... Read more »
New High Desert Museum exibits prove interesting
November 4, 2008 • Nathan Guyer
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A badger hiding, a snake eating and an Indian chanting are all things you can expect to find at the High Desert Museum. Covering everything from the Oregon Trail to the eating habits of otters the Museum is a place of diversity. With all the fascinating information and visuals every visit at... Read more »
Local cyclist joins list of elite riders
November 4, 2008 • Dave Hansmann
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Senior Ian Boswell races around the world. Literally. Born into a family of cyclists, Boswell has been on a bike from the age of seven. Inspired by his mom and dad, Boswell’s cycling is his passion. He is now considered one of the nation’s up-and-coming cyclists. Starting on a BMX bike, Boswell... Read more »
Wolves return to Oregon
November 2, 2008 • Nathan Guyer
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Oregon has always been a state of lush forests and rich wildlife. Its hundreds of parks and wildlife reserves are home to thousands of animal species. However, beginning in 1913 one of Oregon’s great animals was killed off. Anyone who killed a wolf received a paid bounty; $20.00 from the Oregon... Read more »
Teachers, students agree awareness of world issues important goal
November 2, 2008 • Weston Koyama
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Hurricane Ike. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The AIG bailout. Tainted baby formula in China. While some young people are well informed on these recent issues, many more are apathetic towards world affairs. “American students in general tend to be behind in current events, especially international... Read more »
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