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Issue Date: Friday, December 15, 2006 Issue: Issue 4 Last Update: Friday, December 15, 2006

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Students donate blood, drive is a success

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By: Sam Hackerson

Nov. 29, Ames High Senior Senate helped start off the giving season with its bi-annual blood drive. About 83 donors registered for the drive, 76 of them first-time donors. “I thought that it was going
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We Wii, Oui?

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By: Rob Wanzek

I had seen plenty of Asians wave playfully with joyous laughter in online commercials. I was understandably intrigued. Now I too stood before it: the little white box with the controller that looks l
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For One More Daythe best new reading around

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By: Eric Foley

“If you had the chance, just one chance, to go back and fix what you did wrong in life, would you take it?” With a tagline like this, the new book For One More Day, by Mitch Albom, was sure to be int
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Movies + tuxedos = good times: Casino Royale shines as much as Daniel Craig in a brand spankin’ new tuxedo (straight outta the dryer)

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By: Kenneth Zuerner

After four turbulant years of filming and editing, the long awaited Casino Royale has finally reached theaters. As the 21st installment of the James Bond series, this movie made changes to the traditi
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Movies + tuxedos = good times: Happy Feet hops into theaters with more style than Robbie Ribbit on a blind date (no, not a blind fruit)

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By: Sarit Luban

Every season of every year comes with its own cute animated kid movie, usually a variation of a used storyline sending a used message. Thus, my expectations were not set very high as my brother and I
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Paschen for the stage (get it?): An Ames High theater enthusiast goes from amateur actress to original playwright

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By: Allyse Hellmich

“Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen… We’re going to start in a minute, we promise. But first, on the advice of our attorneys, we’ve included a little disclaimer: All events and characters portraye
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PLANETARIUM! YOU SHOULD VISIT IT!

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By: Sofiya Hupalo

As soon as the lights went out and the luminous night sky appeared above me, I was again reminded by the beauty of the night. Being able to stargaze on a cloudy night was a memorable opportunity. It m
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Demante VaughnParkour master

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By: Sofiya Hupalo

Tumbling and jumping onto rooftops, edges, and just about any other landmark in sight, sophomore Demante Vaughn finally makes it to cheer practice. Hanging out behind the bleachers, he manages to defy
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I-BallA parade for the less talented

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By: Mukund Premkumar

Every year, The WEB writes about the teams poised to take the glory of winning the coveted I-Ball championship. But, often times, The WEB forgets to focus its attention on the teams that have no chanc
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Men always win at Sport Clips: Junior Ross Hackerson and The WEB visit Ames’ newest hair salon

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By: Samuel Sophus Bird

Below the plasma television, a collection of Sports Illustrated, Field and Stream, and Golf Digest lay across a shelf. Above, Sylvester Stallone touts his newest Rocky film in high-definition as part
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Honoring the fallen

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By Ames High Progressive Club

To the Editor: As students and teachers of Ames High no doubt noticed, the halls of Ames High School were different Nov. 16 and Nov. 17. Each locker had a profile of a soldier taped to it, wit

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Rumored new school policies are unacceptable

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By Jacob Pleasants

To the Editor:It has been rumored that next year, Ames High School’s schedule may change. The suspected alterations include the elimination of late starts on Wednesdays in exchange for an early relea

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Thursday, December 14, 2006 By Spencer Arritt

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away!

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By Mashette Syrkin-Nikolau

Now that the holiday season is fully underway, it is easy to get caught up with family and friends, push aside normal eating habits, and indulge in the holiday spirit. However, this can cause regret

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It’s flu season again

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By Sean McClain

It’s that time of year again, sick season. Every type illness will be going around. Hopefully with some helpful tips you will stay healthy for all that winter fun.

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Tips on staying healthy in winter: Exercising is fun, especially in the winter

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By Bobby Hunter

If you’re looking for a way to stay in shape this winter, then going out for a winter sport would seem like the obvious thing to do. But, if you’re like me, then the options are limited: you’re 5’8’’

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Student plans for break

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By SEAN McCLAIN

Winter break is a great time for high school students. It’s a time to kick back, relax, and let loose. Many students will be celebrating various holidays and traveling to different destinations during

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Student plans for break

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By SEAN McCLAIN

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South Africa may or may not be ahead of us in human rights

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By SPENCER ARRITT

South Africa has joined Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, and the state of Massachusetts in allowing same-sex marriages. This makes it one of the most liberal nations in the world in terms of

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New mall? Yeah, sort of

Thursday, December 14, 2006 By ANN-CHARLOTTE WADE

Soon the citizens of Ames will be subjected to hammers, drills, and excessive noise... again. However, the construction is not going to take place at the high school. This time the construction will b

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Students donate blood, drive is a success

We Wii, Oui?

For One More Daythe best new reading around

Movies + tuxedos = good times: Casino Royale shines as much as Daniel Craig in a brand spankin’ new tuxedo (straight outta the dryer)

Movies + tuxedos = good times: Happy Feet hops into theaters with more style than Robbie Ribbit on a blind date (no, not a blind fruit)

Paschen for the stage (get it?): An Ames High theater enthusiast goes from amateur actress to original playwright

PLANETARIUM! YOU SHOULD VISIT IT!

Demante VaughnParkour master

I-BallA parade for the less talented

Men always win at Sport Clips: Junior Ross Hackerson and The WEB visit Ames’ newest hair salon

At-a-glance

The WEB staff

Katie

Jamie

Lindsey

Anuradha

Conor

Marios

Jon

Madeline

Sydney

Lily Brown

Patrick

Christopher Jackson

Josh Newell

Alex Qin

Naomi

Stephanie Shin

Kendall Stow

Darin Johnson

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