The Oarsman Venice High School Los Angeles, CA
Issue Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Issue: Volume 90/No. IV Last Update: Sunday, April 16, 2006
  • Tookie's Death Sentence: Reformed co-founder of the Crips supergang underserving of capital punishment

    Friday, December 16, 2005 By: Lushia Mendez

    In my opinion, Stanley "Tookie" Williams should not have been executed. I agree with the sticker that says, "Why do we kill people, who kill people, to prove that killing [people] is wrong?"

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  • Illegal Candy Sales Rampant This Year

    Thursday, December 15, 2005 By: Lesley Villafuerte and Patricia Reyes

    Illegal candy selling is becoming a major problem here at Venice, according to school officials. Students are allowed to sell snacks like Famous Amos, Gushers and Rice Krispy Treats to raise money for

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  • Lost-and-Found Remains Hidden to Many Students

    Friday, December 16, 2005 By: Sophie Miltz

    It appears few people know about the Lost-and-Found here at Venice High. By the looks of the items, mostly athletic wear, in the pile behind the front desk in the Attendance Office, it appears they ha

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  • Vending Machines Cause Many Problems On Campus

    Monday, January 30, 2006 By: Jessica Daniel and Melina Flores

    Lately many students have lost money in the school vending machines. Many students reported that the vending machines either steal their money or their product simply gets stuck and does not come out.

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  • Venice Cast Sussesful in Play: Cast is Invited to Competition in New York

    Tuesday, January 31, 2006 By: Paola Segura

    The last showing of "The Diary Of Anne Frank" was on Saturday Dec. 10. The performance given by the Venice High actors was remarkable. The play is adapted from the diary of a real Jewish girl that liv

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  • Seniors '06 in Hall of Fame

    Tuesday, January 31, 2006 By: Andrew Kindle

    The Hall of Fame is an opportunity for seniors to shine in the yearbook for what they do best. Students were able to nominate themselves and peers as well.

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  • Venice Soccer Team Undefeated So Far

    Tuesday, January 31, 2006 By: Nancy Flores

    This year the boy’s soccer team has been playing very tough teams. So tough, that problems have occurred out on the field.

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  • Water Polo TeamMarine League Champions

    Tuesday, January 31, 2006 By: Chris Ayoola

    Water polo is a winter sport, but their season is over already. The Venice water polo team won Marine League Champions for the first time this year as with a record of 2 wins and one loss.

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Water polo is a winter sport, but their season is over already. The Venice water polo team won Marine League Champions for the first time this year as with a record of 2 wins and one loss.
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This year, the girl’s soccer team started off with a rough beginning. The teams they have played are tough, leading to their current record of 0-3-1.
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This year the boy’s soccer team has been playing very tough teams. So tough, that problems have occurred out on the field.
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This semester’s Battle of the Bands is just around the corner. Organized by music teacher Scott Burstein, the event is now in its sixth year at Venice.
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The Hall of Fame is an opportunity for seniors to shine in the yearbook for what they do best. Students were able to nominate themselves and peers as well.
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The last showing of "The Diary Of Anne Frank" was on Saturday Dec. 10. The performance given by the Venice High actors was remarkable. The play is adapted from the diary of a real Jewish girl that liv
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We at The Oarsman have sought out the holiday desires and truest wishes for students at Venice, and hope for an enjoyable Winter Break and holiday season for all Gondoliers.
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Mabuhay is Venice High’s new Filipino club. Mabuhay means "to know our language and history" in Filipino. They’re having an event on Dec. 16 at St. Mark’s Church to celebrate Simbang Gabi.
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The Jewish Student Union meets weekly to discuss any current issue affecting Jews or Jewish students. They also have guest speakers from various organizations. Rabbis and Israelis have already talked
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The Canned Food Drive sponsored by the PTSA is a chance for Venice students to help families in need. This collection started on Dec.1 and ends today. Students had the chance to help families by donat
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