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The Viper Vibe Felix Varela Senior High School Miami, FL
Issue Date: Friday, October 23, 2009 Issue: Vol. 9, Issue 2 Last Update: Friday, October 23, 2009
  • Schools offer Swine Flu shots

    Friday, October 23, 2009 By: Amilynn Soto/Editor-in-Chief

    The Swine Flu is far from gone here in Florida. Since April, Florida has reached 109 deaths due to the H1N1 infection (Miami Herald) and the numbers keep rising. With vaccines now being distributed, s

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  • Local Power 96 DJ becomes Principal for the Day

    Friday, October 23, 2009 By: Amilynn Soto/Editor-in-Chief

    “Don’t let the suit fool you, it’s rented.” This is a glimpse of the amusing DJ Laz who visited our school on October 21.

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  • Editorial

    Friday, October 23, 2009 By: Editorial Board

    Americans are obsessed with violence. We can’t get enough of it, with our first-person shooter games, wars, fights on TV and in movies, anger at home, and our lack of sensitivity for other human being

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  • The passion of journalism

    Friday, October 23, 2009 By: Analia Fiestas/Staff Reporter

    “Reporting for CNN, I’m Analia Fiestas.” How much do I wish to be able to really say that one day? I love reporting. Truth be told, many others out there do as well, and many out there are actually li

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  • Students are apathetic over important social issues

    Friday, October 23, 2009 By: Alison Byrd/Staff Reporter

    Teenage apathy. I’m sure it’s a subject most of us can relate to firsthand. In truth, I am experiencing this sort of thing on a personal level right now: because as I am writing this, my calendar kno

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  • Teen carelessness is leading to unwanted pregnancies

    Friday, October 23, 2009 By: Liliana Mora/Graphics Editor

    Sex. It is such a beautiful thing but its true meaning has been distorted and misrepresented over the years. Back in the age of our grandparents, it wasn’t even considered lady-like to talk about it.

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  • Limelight

    Friday, October 23, 2009 By: Sthephany Delgado/Section Editor

    The Drafting academy is on of the most underrepresented and underestimated in school, but through senior Joao Fonte, drafting get’s their fair share of light.

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  • Every Viper Has A Tale

    Friday, October 23, 2009 By: Karolina Loaisiga/Staff Reporter

    If you wander the halls of Felix Varela, you might find students that have undergone certain struggles that have turned into motivations like freshman Adrian Espinosa. For him, school hasn’t been so m

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  • Roaring crowds greet Battle of the Bands

    Friday, October 23, 2009 By: Stefany Gomez/Staff Reporter

    The crowd was fidgeting in their seats awaiting the upcoming music, talent and showmanship. The drum set – the center piece of the show – warned the viewers of the chaos that would soon follow. Ever

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  • Vipers display their Hispanic Heritage at annual show

    Friday, October 23, 2009 By: Jonathan Reyes/Section Editor

    Our students have been performing in The Hispanic Heritage Show ever since this school opened. The foreign language and social studies departments proudly showcase our diverse cultures and nationaliti

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TV

The future becomes unwound
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‘Unwind’ a novel written by Neal Shusterman, is addicting and mysterious. It is written by an author who is generally known for his alluring novels for young adults, such as ‘Everlost’ and ‘Downsiders
Movies go “Where the Wild Things Are”
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Many people doubted Spike Jonze’s ability to transform Maurice Sendak’s beloved 48-page childhood book -- comprised primarily of illustrations and only ten sentences -- into a movie lasting almost two
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Having recently passed away, small screen presence and big-time movie heartthrob Patrick Swayze left behind a legacy of memorable films and TV series such as the classic ‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Red Dawn,’ a
Jennifer’s Body not as hot as fans anticipated
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Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried star in Diablo Cody’s ‘Jennifer’s Body,’ a dark comedy about two “best friends” in high school who have little to nothing in common.
Remake of ‘Fame’ does not live forever
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‘Fame!’ It’s everyone’s desire; those who receive it flaunt it and those who don’t, envy it. In this fall flick, we look into the lives of forthcoming actors, singers, dancers, artists, and dreamers s
Bennington is Dead by Sunrise
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Dead By Sunrise might not be your typical modern day rock band. But this band can sure make some really solid music.
Sunstreak does not lie
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Before I listen to a new band, I literally set myself up to be completely open minded to all genres, whether it’s pop, rap, jazz, hip hop, R&B, rock, scream-o (not my favorite), classical, country, or
Muse takes a brilliant risk in latest effort
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Oh Muse. Not only is this the album where you attempt to shake off those endless Radiohead/ Thom Yorke comparisons, you just set yourself up for those inevitable Queen/Freddy Mercury ones.
Viper Beat
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Music Reviews for Music Lovers Paramore The Fall of Troy Sondre Lerche Pearl Jam A.F.I. Breaking Benjamin Generationals Three Days Grace

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