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What's On Your iPod?: Economics teacher Ms. Solanki shares her love of music from her past and present.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 By: Brityn Thackham

As she finished different levels of education that would ultimately qualify her to become Beckman’s AP Economics teacher, Ms. Solanki remained an attentive student of music throughout the years. Her m
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Beckman Proves How Blu It Truly Is: The BHS Blu Cru invites Patriots to design the newest t-shirt logo and slogan.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 By: Caity Hansen

IRVINE - As many students are already aware, Beckman is rapidly approaching the end of its fourth year as a school, and for each year so far the spirited tradition present at the home of the Patriots
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Senior Spotlight: Anton Moerck: Layering up for the snow to layering down for the sun.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 By: Sarah Klivans

There are very few Beckman seniors who were born in Europe. Though only 16-years-old, Anton Moerck reveals what he has learned from his experiences in California, being an exchange student, and his ho
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Big Spenders: Numerous teens nowadays base their pride on their luxuries, but is this right?

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 By: Jocelyn Gutierrez

Growing up in a high class community like Irvine has students of Beckman High School competing and racing to the top of the fame chain. Whether it is having the coolest new car, biggest house on the b
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Dull Realities: Where’s the “Waking-Up” Pill? : Here are some tips to speed up your daily routine to get out of bed.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 By: Guest Writer: Chyi-Shin Shu

Bring, briing, bring! For most of us, this annoying, freakishly-loud sound yanks us from the depths of pleasant dreams into the first dull reality of the day: getting up from bed. Unless you are an ea
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Clubs on Campus: FCA: FCA serves the campus and the students fun meetings and events.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 By: Selma Hadzimujagic

Most students on campus want to join clubs that contribute to both the school and the student population. Which club will truly suit me and my needs is a question many students have on campus. FCA, Fe
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A Smashing New Release!: Super Smash Brothers: Brawl is released.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 By: Joey Curry

It has arrived. Undoubtably, the most anticipated game for the Nintendo Wii, Super Smash Bros: Brawl. Nintendo has been producing the Smash Bros games since the early days of the N64; it has been a fa
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Respect Your Elders: Is age enough of a reason to have to respect someone?

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 By: Lauren Mitchell

We’ve heard it since we were kids: "Respect your elders.” But is the concept of respecting your elders for that reason only completely valid? Is there another side to this traditional idea? Why not th
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Saint Patrick's Day: Both teachers and students flooded the Beckman campus with their green attire

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 By: Michelle Huk

On March 17, Beckman students arrived to school decked out in their green attire in celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day. Everyone from students to teachers celebrated this Irish born holiday.
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What Does Beckman Think?: When does the limit come for having too much fun?

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 By: Emily Smith

It’s here! Spring Break has finally arrived. Most students would agree that a whole week for relaxing, having fun and spending time with the family is what they really need. The key is to have fun - a
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At-a-glance

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Thursday, March 20, 2008 By Leslie Parra Lady Patriots Defeat San Clemente: The Varsity Softball Team scored two runs, making Beckman victorious. SAN CLEMENTE- With the Beckman Girls’ Varsity Softball Team record standing at 9-3, the Lady Patriots were determined to achieve a victory against San Clemente High School (4-6). On Thursday, March 18 full story	Thursday, March 20, 2008 By Hunter Kerhart Bank Job Steals the Audience: The European film landed on American shores to compete with the top dogs. Bank Job is an interesting film that has just enough of everything to make it fun to watch. Action star Jason Stathem is the main character for our bank heist flick. Little do many people know, the st full story
Thursday, March 20, 2008 By Susan Kim Link Cru: Link Cru leaders sign up to serve as yearlong mentors to freshmen. Heckling freshmen during pep rallies and stuffing freshmen into trashcans was never a popular trend at BHS. Beckman’s Link Cru program is designed to ease the otherwise painful transition from middle full story	Thursday, March 20, 2008 By Sam Soutsos The Drug Crisis: The war on drugs has taken its toll on citizens. The state of California has been afflicted by the drug crisis for many years now. The millions of dollars spent on drug enforcement agencies has taken its toll on U.S. citizens. It seems rather unnece full story
Thursday, March 20, 2008 By Sandro Pozzuoli Advice Column: Need advice? Just ask your friendly advice columnist Sandro Pozzuoli to get all your questions answered Dear Advice Guy,So I realized I made a mistake. I was flirting with my best friend’s boyfriend behind her back and I started liking him and he liked me and he ended up leaving her for me. Now she wo full story	Thursday, March 20, 2008 By Dienna Jadallah One for the History Books: Obama's audacious and risky address on race. Barack Obama confronted the nation's racial divide head-on Tuesday, tackling both black grievance and white resentment in a bold effort to quiet a campaign uproar over race and his former pastor's inc full story
Thursday, March 20, 2008 By Glenn Chen Superior On The Home Stage: Beckman hosted a Band Festival, where the top groups earned a Superior rating. The Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) Festival was held at Beckman High on March 14, with bands from as far as Downey, California attending to be judged on their indiv full story	Thursday, March 20, 2008 By Susan Kim Congratulations, Mrs. Heuer!: Mrs. Heuer is selected by ACSA Region XVII as the recepient of the 2008 Administrator of the Year Award. The Association of California School Administrators Region XVII will be honoring Mrs. Adele Heuer, Principal at Beckman High School, with the 2008 High School Administrator of the Year Award for her d full story