Water for Elephants Book Review
February 4, 2011
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“When you are five, you know your age down to the month. Even in your twenties, you know how old you are. I’m twenty-three you say, or maybe twenty-seven. But then in your thirties, something strange starts to happen. It is a mere hiccup at first, an instant of hesitation. How old are you?... Read more »
School Lunch Gets a Makeover
January 26, 2011
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The cafeteria may not seem like such an integral part of the high school experience, but since Ottawa High School adopted the traditional class schedule, lunchtime is now the largest break that our hardworking students get during the day. I certainly feel that lunch is a much-needed 30 minutes to be... Read more »
5 Minutes to Text a Waste?
September 6, 2010
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Into the second week of school, students are struggling to get used to the new changes, such as seven classes every day. One change that many students seem to have taken advantage of, however, is phone use during passing periods. Students get to check and use their phones for five minutes while getting... Read more »
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: A Saga in Two Parts
May 11, 2010
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If you have not been living under a rock for the past ten years, then you are undoubtedly familiar with the story and legacy of “The Boy Who Lived”. (For those of you who seem to have lost touch with the world as we know it: that means Harry Potter in layman’s terms.) The mystical world of Harry... Read more »
Swimsuit Season Survival Tips
April 23, 2010
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Get ready girls! It’s swimsuit season! Some women dread the upcoming days where their bodies are exposed to the world only covering the essentials with a skimpy bikini or one piece. It takes confidence to wear a swimsuit in general, but this is the time where self consciousness or confidence is most... Read more »
Vote for 2010 Senior Bests
April 19, 2010
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
Seniors: the nominations are in! Using the password that your CAT teachers have, you may vote at the following link. Please vote for one male and one female for each category! Voting must be done by Friday, April 23 at 3 p.m. This link will take you to the survey. Read More →
The Book of Why
February 15, 2010
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The Book of Eli starts off pretty violently for a movie based on a religious text. The camera pans across a dead man getting his legs eaten by rats. The shot then pans over various scenes of a post-apocalyptic world. It is clear that something bad happened, but that it was a long time ago. Broken buildings... Read more »
Charlie Brown Takes the Stage
February 4, 2010
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The phenomenon began in 1967. During this year, the first production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” staged on Broadway, which was based off the comic strips by Charles M. Schulz. Since then, the musical has been produced in many theatres. In 1999, the brash musical appeared on Broadway again,... Read more »
The Blind Side
December 8, 2009
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The Blind Side is a heartwarming film about a family taking a homeless teen into their home. The Blind Side is a true story of the life of Michael Oher, played by Quinton Aaron. Oher was a homeless 18 year old from a bad childhood. One night as he is walking the streets, Leigh Anne Tuohy, played by Sandra... Read more »
The American Cancer Society
November 13, 2009
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“This world is not just a dream. Eleven million cancer survivors will celebrate birthdays this year. That’s a sign of progress, proof that a world with more birthdays is possible. Together we’ll stay well, get well, find cures and fight back,” according to The American Cancer Society. This year... Read more »
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