Artist Profile: Nick Zanca
Francesca DeRosa Arts & Entertainment Editor What inspired you to start performing? I’ve always been into creative writing, and I haven’t been getting enough of
Are concerts for the music or the party?
Conor Goodwin
Reporter
Since early April, students have circled their calendars for this upcoming weekend to attend the Dave Mathews Band concert. Throughout the spring and summer, a variety of concerts will be occurring and will be popularly attended because of both the music and the party. This raises the question, are the concerts just a four hour party or two hours to enjoy the live performance?
“Who’s Dave?” junior Grayson Cordes replied…
Critters crowd student entry
If you think handwritten cards, cookies, or gifts are too cliché for your friend’s birthday, there is another way to demonstrate how much you care- Critter Yard Cards. Critter Yard Cards are eight-foot tall wooden cutouts of characters from various movies and television shows. Attached to the character is a message that is personalized to read “Happy 18th Birthday Sam!” or “Happy Sweet Sixteen Olivia!” Over the course of this school year, this product has really taken hold among students, as barely a day goes by without Spongebob, Homer Simpson, or Bugs Bunny adorning the entrance to the parking lot.
Junior Dan LoRusso had a possible explanation for the trend. “I think that after a lot of people saw them they liked the idea more and wanted to do it for their friends,” he said.
What’s Poppin’: All eyes on South Africa
Daniel Popper
Editorial Director
From today until July 11, soccer will stand on top of the world because the much-anticipated 2010 FIFA World Cup has begun. Tears will be shed, punches will be thrown, outbursts of joy will be heard, but most importantly, the glory of winning will be bestowed upon one lucky country.
Awards Assembly honors outstanding students
Kelly Saiz
Reporter
On Friday, June 4, seniors, juniors, and a very few sophomores received awards for their academic, co-curricular, and creative merit during the Senior Awards Assembly. The annual event took place in the auditorium, where teachers, students, and parents watched the hour and a half long show…