Holiday Break travelers see security tighten up overseas

Kelly Saiz
Reporter

With the attempted bombing on a flight to Detroit on Christmas Day and the security lapse at Newark Airport, travelers face increased obstacles in airfare around the world. Security administrators and personnel have issued statements that have had varied levels of reception among travelers.

Globetrotters of New Canaan High School’s very own saw major changes while waiting for transport in America as well as overseas during the holiday break. Richard Webb, the head of the social studies department, traveled to London two days before Christmas and then journeyed to Paris after four days in England.

While Mr. Webb was in Europe, Abdul Farouk Adulmutallab…

Senior Breakfast and a little guidance

Emily Greene
News Editor

Tomorrow there will be a mandatory senior breakfast. Seniors will be excused from classes from 8-10:30 to learn about the transition from high school to college and life in college.

The first part of the event will take place from 8-9:15 in the College and Career Center. Members of the Board of Education, the Superintendent of Schools David Abbey, and a select cross-section of freshman college students will be chosen to represent different kinds of colleges and universities…

ProQuest to be removed?

Olivia Marcus
Reporter

ProQuest, the online database that many students use has recently been threatened with removal next year from our available resources next year. The issue is a result of the tough economy and the school’s money choices. “It’s not set in stone, it all depends on the budget,” said Michelle Luhtala, the Library Media Specialist…

Your eyes and ears of the Student Coalition

Hey New Canaan,

Since the Holiday Dance, the “Frost Fest” was canceled we tried to come up with ways to raise money for Toys For Tots. We’re going to sell Candy Cane Grams starting this Thursday at lunch. Each gram will be a candy cane and a message that will be sold for $1. They are going to be for sale Thursday, Friday, and Monday…

Gay-Straight Alliance: Ally Week

Siddarth Deshpande
Reporter

This Monday, GSA is holding Ally week, which consists of several different activities targeted towards raising awareness about the GSA and its goals.

The national GSA organizattion is designed to draw attention to Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transsexual (LGBT) issues in schools and to encourage people to become allies of students of different sexual orientations who are being harrassed and tormented…