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  • Alum's novel imagines effect of JFK's assassination on those in 'background'

    Wednesday, January 14, 2009 By: Calvin Fernandez, Page Editor

    In his new book about the JFK assassination, “November 22, 1963,” Adam Braver, '81, avoids conspiracy theories. Instead, Braver explores the people in the background, the people devastated by the effe

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  • Editor's pick: Golden Globes got it right—'Slumdog' is winner

    Tuesday, January 13, 2009 By: Analise Rivero, Editor in Chief

    Slumdog is set in India that takes a deep look at the dire poverty of people (“slumdogs”) that live in a culture with a history of a caste system.

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  • Editor's pick: Wall-E will shock the world, win Best Picture

    Tuesday, January 13, 2009 By: Michael Lewis, Editor in Chief

    “Wall-E” is not your typical kids’ movie as the themes range from the environment to robotics. Though the two main characters speak a total of two words in the movie (Wall-E just says, “EVE,” and EVE

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  • In their shoes...Journalist

    Tuesday, January 13, 2009 By: Michael Lewis, Editor in Chief

    I spent a day in his shoes, and shadowed Furillo as he searched for leads, investigated criminal backgrounds and wrote stories. Actually, I was expecting a much different day—one where the editor assi

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  • Kiss your chapped lips goodbye: Web site's 12 tips can ease the pain

    Tuesday, January 13, 2009 By: Analise Rivero, Editor in Chief

    Applying ChapStick lip balm every five minutes and going through an entire tube a month for two years sounds obsessive. However, for freshman Camille Getz, ChapStick became just such an addiction.

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  • Former frosh 2 Krayze just keeps rappin'

    Tuesday, January 13, 2009 By: Caitlin McNally, Page Editor

    Sixteen-year-old pop singer Miley Cyrus was a cheerleader before she became Hannah Montana. Fourteen-year-old Girl Scout Dakota Fanning has now been in roughly 28 movies. These formerly typical teens

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  • Well-aged cars save on fuel, maintenance

    Tuesday, January 13, 2009 By: Parker Murray, Reporter

    Nestled between an Isuzu Rodeo and a Pontiac Solstice is a tiny Ford Focus. Sitting right beside it is a hulking Toyota Tacoma. There’s certainly an eclectic mix of cars in the Country Day parking lot

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  • What IS your name? Senior can't answer simple question

    Tuesday, January 13, 2009 By: Parul Guliani, Page Editor

    It’s Senior Moratorium, and frustrated students are working frantically on their essays. Senior Amelia Phouiphanith sighs and runs her fingers through her hair, losing focus. But unlike her classmates

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  • Administrators say no to Leatherby's boycott: But some say they avoid other businesses because of political stances

    Tuesday, January 13, 2009 By: Chris Thompson, Reporter

    In the aftermath of the passage of Prop. 8, Leatherby’s and other businesses that financially supported the bill to ban gay marriage in California have been targeted for boycotts by blogs, review Web

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  • College recruiter reneges on promises: Dartmouth crew coach raised high hopes in rejected senior

    Tuesday, January 13, 2009 By: Andy Furillo, Page Editor

    Senior Chase Lemos was recruited by Dartmouth University’s crew coach. Set on attending the school, he was encouraged by the school and athletic department to apply Early Decision. However, the reward

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In his new book about the JFK assassination, “November 22, 1963,” Adam Braver, '81, avoids conspiracy theories. Instead, Braver explores the people in the background, the people devastated by the effe
full story 
Tyler Trussell followed a Roseville police officer for a day.
full story 
Wayne MacRostie is a three-year resident of Sunrise Assisted Living in Sacramento, about a block from the school, down Munroe Street.
full story 
I spent a day in his shoes, and shadowed Furillo as he searched for leads, investigated criminal backgrounds and wrote stories. Actually, I was expecting a much different day—one where the editor assi
full story 
Started in 1899 by John L. Norris, Bag Balm originally catered to farmers. While still used for cows, the product has expanded to “skin care” for pets, cows and horses. But Bag Balm can be found not o
full story 
Applying ChapStick lip balm every five minutes and going through an entire tube a month for two years sounds obsessive. However, for freshman Camille Getz, ChapStick became just such an addiction.
full story 
Sixteen-year-old pop singer Miley Cyrus was a cheerleader before she became Hannah Montana. Fourteen-year-old Girl Scout Dakota Fanning has now been in roughly 28 movies. These formerly typical teens
full story 
Nestled between an Isuzu Rodeo and a Pontiac Solstice is a tiny Ford Focus. Sitting right beside it is a hulking Toyota Tacoma. There’s certainly an eclectic mix of cars in the Country Day parking lot
full story 
It’s Senior Moratorium, and frustrated students are working frantically on their essays. Senior Amelia Phouiphanith sighs and runs her fingers through her hair, losing focus. But unlike her classmates
full story 
In the aftermath of the passage of Prop. 8, Leatherby’s and other businesses that financially supported the bill to ban gay marriage in California have been targeted for boycotts by blogs, review Web
full story 
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