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Thursday, November 20, 2008, 7:40 AM
GOODBYE HIGH SCHOOL, HELLO COLLEGE! Hey Seniors, Class of 2009! It's your last year here in the OB'ryant. Do you finally know what you want to do after being here for the past 4-5 years? Of course, currently the college process is pushing us to the max which makes us feel like we're being rushed to make a decision. But don't sweat it, if you haven't already decided what you want to do or major in, the majority of colleges offer you the choice to attend your first year listed as "undecided". As of right now, most seniors are enjoying their last year here in OB. We asked a few seniors how they felt about their last year of high school, " I feel great because I've always wanted to graduate high school, " says Thanh Nguyen, a senior here at the OB'ryant. Valentine Emebo says "I think it could be better if we weren't all separated." Others are still working hardcore to boost up their GPA's in hopes of leaving with the feeling of satisfaction towards their grades. Graduation is right around the corner, along with prom and senior sign out day. Preparations for these events are becoming stressed, as seniors are rushing to pay their dues, find a perfect prom dress and date, and getting fitted for their caps and gowns. But after we graduate, don't forget the summer too! Some of us are using the summer after graduation as time for work to save up money for all those expensive college books, dorm accessories, etc. "I've got to work so I can pay for college," says Standhal Dumornay. Others are taking advantage of the summer, partying and going all out wild before they get ready to take their first step into the real world on their own. Evelyn Cardoso says "I'm going to attend orientations at the schools I get accepted to, and I also want to go on a road trip with my friends." We're all proud of one another to make it this far, and we wish everyone the best of luck with warmest regards, once they leave the OB'ryant. -Dao Le Colleges are Starting to Feel the Pressure Everywhere you turn, budgets are getting slashed due to the horrible condition of the economy. People are losing their jobs, families are taking big hits on their incomes, and students are not going to college. The high school senior classes of 2009 face the biggest challenge of getting accepted to state universities as well as top tier private colleges. Twilight on DVD Twilight is the story of Bella Swan a seventeen- year-old who moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father. At her new school, she meets Edward, who doesn’t quite fit in and appears to be revolted by Bella’s presence. Bella is very observant of strange things that happen around Edward. She soon uncovers his family’s secret that they are all vampires, who only drink blood from animals. Neither one can deny that there is chemistry between each other. Edward and Bella’s unconventional relationship puts Bella in danger when nomad vampires come to Forks and one sets his sights on Bella. Edward must do everything in his power to save Bella before it’s too late and she’s gone forever.With a total of 13 games played with only 3 losses the boys basketball team seem to be going far this season. Just as the girls are a family the boys are as well. They live and breathe basketball always going into the game striving to win. Sometimes it looks as if it isn't to win but to play their hardest. "I think the basketballs teams hard work and inspiration comes from our attitude to strive for greatness" says captain and senior forward Valentine. ...Read more Stem Cell Research? Yes They Can! For those living under a rock, stem cell research is the scientific breakthrough of Dr. James A. Thomas. His study revolves around extracting cells from babies still in the womb, called embryos, to help cure diseases such as diabetes and Parkinson's disease. As of 2001, stem cell research was virtually shut down by the Bush administration due to the controversy of tampering with embryos; however, Bush allowed scientists to continue with their research using cells that they already had from before the ban. |