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  • Ex-Beauty Queen Reigns over PPHS

    Monday, October 13, 2008 By: Ena Begovic

    As assistant principal of the Criminal Justice Academy (CJA), Michelle Topping has daily duties and responsibilities that place her all over the school. While she is seen as a supervisor or colleague

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  • “The Gemma Doyle Trilogy” by Libba Bray: A Book Review

    Tuesday, October 14, 2008 By: Rachael Ebel

    Mysterious, suspenseful, charming, romantic, witty, and sarcastic – those are all words that can be used to perfectly describe “The Gemma Doyle Trilogy” by Libba Bray. “The Gemma Doyle Trilogy consis

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  • TwilightA Mother’s Dream, or Nightmare?

    Tuesday, October 14, 2008 By: Constance Barreau

    Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series (which consists of Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn respectively) has become extraordinarily popular – with copies in the hands of people of all ages an

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  • Donations are not only money, but also blood: Blood Drive collects 198 good pints of whole blood

    Wednesday, October 15, 2008 By: ALEXIS NORTON, staff writer

    According to www.GiveLife2.org, every two seconds in the United States someone needs blood. That means that in the time it takes you to brush your teeth, two minutes, 60 people needed a blood donation

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  • ROTC not just about military education: Cadets volunteer for charity, clean up the highways and take tickets

    Wednesday, October 15, 2008 By: KAILEY DUKE, assistant sports editor

    The Etowah High School ROTC is not just about airplanes and military education, it is also an organization that helps with things around the school and even charity. Cadets participate in activities s

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  • The Pros of MySpace

    Wednesday, October 15, 2008 By: Miguel Arzate

    Many adults fear new technologies and the new problems they seem to bring. For example, adults would say MySpace should not be a place for teens because teens can easily get hurt through the website.

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  • The house Puyallup built

    Wednesday, October 15, 2008 By: Erin Swenson

    With help from volunteers, Habitat for Humanity builds 1,050 square foot three bedroom two bathroom at the Puyallup Fair for the Preiss Family.

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  • National Film Festivals Await High School Student Filmmakers

    Wednesday, October 15, 2008 By: Drew Goldsmith

    Maybe you’ve toyed around with iMovie. Maybe you’ve dabbled in animation. Maybe you’ve even uploaded a few original videos to YouTube. If so, it might be time to submit your next creative work to a bo

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  • Violence does happen in the home

    Thursday, October 16, 2008 By: Desare Pritchett

    According to the Center for Disease Control, domestic violence is a serious, preventable health problem affecting more than 32 million Americans, or more than 10% of Americans.

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  • Students searched for safety

    Tuesday, October 14, 2008 By: Raven Booth

    At 6:55 a.m. teachers are standing at their posts waiting on students to arrive. The main doors are opened and the metal detector searches begin.

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Issue Date: Friday, October 17, 2008 Issue: Week of Oct. 20, 2008
 
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Texas voters face November tax issue. Rollback tax would boost schools.
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Domestic violence is a black eye for America. Experts say it takes a variety of forms.According to the Center for Disease Control, domestic violence is a serious, preventable health problem affecting
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Festivals provide aspiring Spielbergs the chance to show their stuff.
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Better the pedal than the pump. Bicycles become more attractive as gas prices become less so.
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Following Hemingway's footsteps -- and quickly. Collins Hill teacher recalls his run with Pamplona's bulls.
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Nation's money woes affect teens. Students reshape lives as money grows tighter.
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The secret life of Michelle Topping. 'Band geek' recalls her days as queen.
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She goes where faint hearts won't. Bloomsburg High student has a thing for spooky homes, graveyards.
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