Monthly Archives: March 2009

Full Rights For Immigrants

At mass today, the priest was telling us about a march to protest and at first I thought it was because of Obama’s plan to allow stem cell research, but it was for something else!  So this is what the … Continue reading

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Archie Green dies at 91; labor folklorist and Rough Rider helped create American Folklife Center

It’s a story that’s been told before, but it’s so easy for us to forget what a rich history we have at Roosevelt. So many people have passed through its halls over the years and gone on to do great … Continue reading

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What to do?

A new crush is always exciting. Its great to have a person in your life that can make you smile for no reason. But, what happens when the person you are crushing on already has someone, and no matter how … Continue reading

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Authentic..?

Earlier today I was discussing authenticity with my English teahcer and a friend of mine. So what does it mean when an artist or band is a “sell out?” All mainstream music for example, is owned by big record companies; the … Continue reading

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Pre-game nerves, Softball, Nike, and Garfield

Ever since I joined softball I don’t think that much attention was put on it. Not many people knew about softball. This year, my senior year, Nike decided to do something about it. They created Nike Diamond Days, which is … Continue reading

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Love Lockdown

Well i don’t really know if it has occurred to you when your mad at a Boyfriend and Girlfriend, because they had told you to stay home and not party. But as you ask for an agreement for them to … Continue reading

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Best friends till the End

Well we met in Freshman Yea, little by little we Started talking about our lives. it caught my attention that she had a same life story just sort of different. As weeks / months passed by we became close. we … Continue reading

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Not So Sweet 16

Not so long ago i turned 16 Yesss! Finally!! So that means i have more privileges Right? Well that’s what i thought Until my parents came crashing down and speaking to me about Responsibility. They told me from this day … Continue reading

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Dr. Freire talks about teacher layoffs

In a recent interview, Dr. Freire shared the information she has about how the new school and District budget cuts might affect teacher positions at Roosevelt. Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Girls’ varsity bball heads to ‘ship

It was an outstanding season for the girls’ varsity basketball team. In league they were ten and two, losing their first two games against Garfield and South East then coming back to defeat them by having a ten game winning … Continue reading

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