Operation: New Dawn
JASMYN WIMBISH, Editor
August 31, 2010
IN MARCH 2003, President George W. Bush ordered American troops to invade Iraq. The objective was to eliminate the threat of weapons of mass destruction and alter the country by making it a more “peaceful” place. This plan is also known as Operation Iraqi Freedom. Now, after seven and a half years,... Read more »
Rain to blame in 69-car pileup on Interstate 10
JUSTIN TIBBITT, Sports Center Editor
August 31, 2010
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010. What began as nothing unusual, ended with a 69-car pileup on Interstate 10. Within the two and a half mile stretch of mangled steal, ten ambulances collected and transported six victims to area hospitals, with two of those people were in critical condition. Although most... Read more »
Taming the summer heat with Zoyo
MARISSA VILLARREAL, co-Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2010
WHEN THE SUMMERS are scorching hot and one is looking to cool down, look no further then Ahwatukee’s newest hot spot, Zoyo Yogurt, on Chandler and 48 Street. Zoyo opened this past summer and became an instant hit among the community. The place is great for anyone, families, teenagers, and the elderly,... Read more »
Start swinging
ALICIA CLARK, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2010
WALTER HAGEN, A famous American golfer once said, “You don’t have the game you played last year or last week. You only have today’s game. It may be far from your best, but that’s all you’ve got. Harden your heart and make the best of it” The Boy’s Golf Team is swinging their clubs in an... Read more »
Leaking secrets
ALICIA CLARK, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2010
THE TERM WIKI has been stamped on many things. Wikipedia, Wikispaces and more recently, and possibly, more dangerously, WikiLeaks. WikiLeaks.com is an international organization run by The Sunshine Press that allows uploaders to submit any kind of government document they wish for the entire world to... Read more »
Exchanging Finish delights for Fruit by the Foot
ALICIA CLARK, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2010
WHILE FRUIT BY the Foot might be old news for students, seventeen-year-old Priska Natri (PN) had her first taste of this snack about two weeks ago. Apparently, this treat does not exist in Finland. While this is not all she hopes to experience in Arizona and the United States, for her, this was a good... Read more »
News from yearbook
August 29, 2010
*Underclass pictures will be taken on September 3 and September 4 during English class. Please see the schedule and prices for pictures at http://staff.tuhsd.k12.az.us/pduncan/YB/mainframeset.html under the Underclass Photo Information link. Please remember that students MUST have an ID to have pictures... Read more »
Spilling the beans on seafood safety
JUSTIN TIBBITT, Sports Center Editor
August 29, 2010
EVEN THOUGH THE well is capped, and the news accounts of what is still occurring in the gulf have waned to an almost nonexistent blurbs, the concerns from the oil spill are still growing as the health hazards become one of the main focuses. Sea food testing is underway by the Food and Drug Administration... Read more »
Cheers, chants, stunts and Pride
JAY TENG, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2010
THEY ARE NOT just a bunch of pretty faces and sissy girls who dance and smile. They are athletes who work to hone their skills and bring the spirit to the sporting events and school, as a whole. The cheerleaders excelled during their summer cheer camp that was held at the Arizona Grand Resort. Along... Read more »
Big plans for baseball
JUSTIN TIBBITT, Sports Center Editor
August 29, 2010
NOT ONLY DOES the Mountain Pointe Baseball team have big plans for their season, but the Dbacks are also planning a big change. Both organizations are certain the changes will benefit not only themselves but other teams, as well. The Mountain Pointe Baseball team shocked everyone but themselves last... Read more »