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  • Checking in with B-Woods Alumni

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 By: Jacob Ottenheimer

    In high school, students search for the perfect college and along the way often encounter questions that go unanswered until they step on campus their first day. What is often asked for, and what col

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  • The Lonely Hearts Club

    Thursday, March 04, 2010 By: Lauren Young

    “If you love me, let me know. If not, please gently let me go.”-Anonymous To some, the month of February is filled with infatuation and love. But for those who have found themselves saddened abou

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  • Iranian Women Take a Stand: A Revolution for Equality

    Thursday, March 04, 2010 By: Kiley Garrett

    While the Iranian government has been recovering from several consecutive political catastrophes, its citizens have waited patiently for the administration to rebound from the many recent downfalls. H

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  • Black Forest Productions Behind-the-Scenes

    Thursday, March 04, 2010 By: Brandon Weight

    Black Forest Productions, the namesake of Briar Wood’s High School’s drama department, is well-renowned for great performances. Still, much effort goes into each production behind-the-scenes. In a vid

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  • The Ambassador of Haiti Enlightens Students at Annual Assembly

    Thursday, March 04, 2010 By: Julianne Lewis

    On February 26, 2010, Briar Woods High School received an honored and highly distinguished guest – the Haitian Ambassador to the United States. Annually, the Black History Month assembly is held to re

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  • Icy Patch in the Road

    Thursday, March 04, 2010 By: Osama Farooqi

    Athletes around the world convey a sense of nationalistic pride when representing their respective countries at the Olympics. Achieving success at such a grand stage not only brings international accl

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  • Vancouver Olympics

    Thursday, March 04, 2010 By: by Josh Plumhoff

    VANCOUVER, B.C. – The United States hockey team claimed their first Olympic victory over Canada in fifty years on Sunday night. Led by team captain Jamie Langenbrunner and all-star goaltender Ryan Mi

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  • Coaches Corner: Inclement Weather hinders Spring Sports

    Thursday, March 04, 2010 By: Clarke Williams

    Piles of snow cover the barren fields of Briar Woods High School. The silence on the baseball diamonds and tennis courts is palpable. As 2010 Spring sports begin and the residual from the two consecut

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  • It's a Twin Thing

    Thursday, March 04, 2010 By: Bailey Kirkpatrick

    Two of the most well-known individuals, and sisters, at Briar Woods, Katie and Kim Bell, have had an amazing four years of high school. Making their mark in drama and sports respectively, each has lef

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  • The Sexting Epidemic

    Thursday, March 04, 2010 By: Veronica Cuadrado

    As unbelievable as it may seem, many of today’s teenagers nationwide are participating in “sexting,” or the act of sending nude photos or highly provocative text messages to one another. This is espec

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In high school, students search for the perfect college and along the way often encounter questions that go unanswered until they step on campus their first day. What is often asked for, and what col
full story 
“If you love me, let me know. If not, please gently let me go.”-Anonymous To some, the month of February is filled with infatuation and love. But for those who have found themselves saddened abou
full story 
Black Forest Productions, the namesake of Briar Wood’s High School’s drama department, is well-renowned for great performances. Still, much effort goes into each production behind-the-scenes. In a vid
full story 
While the Iranian government has been recovering from several consecutive political catastrophes, its citizens have waited patiently for the administration to rebound from the many recent downfalls. H
On February 26, 2010, Briar Woods High School received an honored and highly distinguished guest – the Haitian Ambassador to the United States. Annually, the Black History Month assembly is held to re
full story 
Athletes around the world convey a sense of nationalistic pride when representing their respective countries at the Olympics. Achieving success at such a grand stage not only brings international accl
full story 
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The United States hockey team claimed their first Olympic victory over Canada in fifty years on Sunday night. Led by team captain Jamie Langenbrunner and all-star goaltender Ryan Mi
full story 
Two of the most well-known individuals, and sisters, at Briar Woods, Katie and Kim Bell, have had an amazing four years of high school. Making their mark in drama and sports respectively, each has lef
full story 
As unbelievable as it may seem, many of today’s teenagers nationwide are participating in “sexting,” or the act of sending nude photos or highly provocative text messages to one another. This is espec
full story 
The heated debate over gay rights in the military of the 1990s has ignited once again. This week, a new study on foreign militaries which allow gays to serve openly concluded that a quick and decisive
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