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Horror-scopes: Predictions for the week of March 15-22

Tuesday, March 13, 2007 By: Tara Thomas

Your birthday this week:Upon blowing out your birthday candles, you will make the discovery that you rbirthday cake is actually a bomb which must be diffused within 30 seconds…this message will self-d
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Hm...What to Eat?: This week: Ameci’s Pizza on Jeffery and Walnut

Tuesday, March 13, 2007 By: Catherine Hwang

In this column, different restaurants and fast food establishments are reviewed. The restaurants will be judged on a variety of factors, some of them being: quality of the food, service and ambiance.
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College of the Week: Columbia: Surrounded by skyscrapers, Columbia University soars to its own intellectual heights.

Tuesday, March 13, 2007 By: Jordan Smith

Edgy, yet artistic, Columbia University’s atmosphere is characteristic of its urban location in New York City. What is true of the city- “If you make it there, you can make it anywhere”- is true of th
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A Def Poetry Jam: All about the hit show: Russel Simmons Def Poetry Jam

Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By: Andy Pagani

Russell Simmons, Def Poetry Jam is a big hit on HBO. It has young artists from all over America spilling their hearts out for the world. Poetry is a good way of expression for teens and it helps to li
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Toons By Thomas

Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By: Thomas Huynh

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The Sweet Sound of Amazing Grace: This movie takes its name from a hymn, but its rich, exhilarating plot incorporates more than religion.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By: Jordan Smith

Those who assume a British historical drama is dull don’t understand that watching a session of Parliament is like watching a WWF smack-down of the minds. In a sense, Amazing Grace is one epic battle
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Poem of the Week: Song by Adrienne Rich

Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By: Richard Lau

This week’s poem is a response to those clichéd pop songs that complain about loneliness. The song asks “Are you lonely?” and the speaker gives her honest answer.
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Advice Column: Do you need advice? Ask The Beckman Chronicle!

Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By: Richard Lau and Sasha Gonzalez

What is the best way to rule to rule the world? - Anonymous
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Featured Playlist: St. Patrick’s Day: St. Patrick's Day is on its way: it's time to prepare the soundtrack!

Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By: Caitlin McGuire

Having come from a long line of proud Irishmen, St. Patrick’s Day has always been a big deal in the McGuire clan. My family goes all out on the holiday: the menu consists of corned beef, mashed potato
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The Path To A Distinguished School: Beckman High School receives a visitation from the Distinguished School Board.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By: Caitlin McGuire

IRVINE - Some schools are spirited. Other schools are average. But in the weeks to come, Beckman High School will find out whether or not it is distinguished. Beckman’s nomination for California Disti
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Features

Thursday, March 15, 2007 By Sasha Gonzalez [ArticleImageHyperLink] The Ultimate Embarassment: Seniors leaving are glad to leave their most embarrassing moments in high school For some Seniors, high school in not perfect, it can be filled with certain types of memories that are wished left right here, in high school. We all can probably remember a time where we have tripped full story	Thursday, March 15, 2007 By Basha Jamil Picture Perfect: Junior, Eunice Lau wins second-place in photography contest. It's no secret that Beckman High School is home to an extraordinarily talented student body. Eunice Lau, a Junior with a natural gift for taking pictures, has just been awarded second place in the pho full story
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By Tiffany Yu Senior News: Bring in an acceptance letter to get on the Wall of Fame With college only a short time away, various staff members can aid in the announcement of an acceptance or facilitate the search for one. Seniors are also encouraged to make a stop by the student stor full story	Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By Clare McInerney This Day in History: March 16th: A day of justice for the sufferers of the Rwanda Genocide. On April 6, 1994, the Rwandan president Juvenal Habyarimana, of the ethnic clan the Hutus, was assassinated. His plane was shot down over Kigli Airport, inciting what would become one of the most seve full story
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By Caitlin McGuire Featured Playlist: St. Patrick’s Day: St. Patrick's Day is on its way: it's time to prepare the soundtrack! Having come from a long line of proud Irishmen, St. Patrick’s Day has always been a big deal in the McGuire clan. My family goes all out on the holiday: the menu consists of corned beef, mashed potato full story	Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By Richard Lau Poem of the Week: Song by Adrienne Rich This week’s poem is a response to those clichéd pop songs that complain about loneliness. The song asks “Are you lonely?” and the speaker gives her honest answer. full story
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By Tatiana Palomino Career Spotlight: Fashion Designer, Dorie Kong: When it comes to fashion and beauty, Dorie Kong is the expert. At the door of what first seems to be a small local dress shop, unexpectedly lies a grand welcome and a warm greeting smile. Ms. Dorie Kong, life-long fashion designer, owner of L’mode Bridal in Tusti full story	Tuesday, March 13, 2007 By Jordan Smith College of the Week: Columbia: Surrounded by skyscrapers, Columbia University soars to its own intellectual heights. Edgy, yet artistic, Columbia University’s atmosphere is characteristic of its urban location in New York City. What is true of the city- “If you make it there, you can make it anywhere”- is true of th full story
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By Andy Pagani A Def Poetry Jam: All about the hit show: Russel Simmons Def Poetry Jam Russell Simmons, Def Poetry Jam is a big hit on HBO. It has young artists from all over America spilling their hearts out for the world. Poetry is a good way of expression for teens and it helps to li full story