By Robin RuhstallerNo soap, broken hand dryers, wet toilet paper, and overflowed toilet bowls; it is not a surprise that many students avoid using the school restrooms. How

Smaller learning communitiesSchoolwide changes considered

The teachers at the Dec. 1 meeting all seemed to agree on one thing: school should be a home for students. How this can be achieved was the basis of discussion at this meeting, he

California tips scales on obesity problem

Over the past four months, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has been aggressively campaigning against obesity in the state of California. In September, he called the Governor’s Summit on Health, Nutrition a

Religion in America: Newdow takes on another lawsuit against 'God'

I would like you to take out a bill, a 1, a 5, a 10, or a 20. Now flip it over to the back and on this bill in small print you will find the words “In God We Trust.”

Students waste supplies in restroom

Girls walk into the restroom before school, during classes, passing period, lunch and after school. A typical visit to the girls’ bathroom consists of walking in, searching the long line of stalls for

Religion in America: Tolerance of other's beliefs is important in life and society

America is forever changing.Trends come and go, generations grow old, and views on what is right and wrong all have changed over the past 229 years, ever since our Founding Fathers signed the Declarat

Video game challenges newcomer

Many stereotypical activities can fill a girl’s day. Some include shopping, talking on the phone, and…playing videogames? Okay, not necessarily, but recently I took it upon myself to find out what the

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As a child in elementary school, her dad experimented with dessert while the rest of the family was asleep. Instead of taste testing the dessert himself, he would wake his daughter up in the middle of

Dealing with an eating disorder: Teacher describes her battle against anorexia

As a child in elementary school, her dad experimented with dessert while the rest of the family was asleep. Instead of taste testing the dessert himself, he would wake his daughter up in the middle of

Picture Perfect: Students pressured to achieve and maintain ideal body image

An aspiring model, Kelly Derr, senior, loves the game of basketball, which helps her stay in shape. She knows she will never have a future in basketball but it certainly keeps her in shape. Right now