A Month of Women
March 25, 2010 • Sara Mayhew
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Throughout history women have faced many struggles in order to be heard and seen, which has impacted the history of the world forever. Many women fought against all odds to gain the right to be equal, the right to vote, and the right to be educated. In order to celebrate women’s contribution to history,... Read more »
Looks for Less
March 25, 2010 • Meredith Lawson
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Aspiring to sparkle like Beyoncé, be chic like Lauren Conrad, or be a glamorous cowgirl like Taylor Swift? Well, you do not necessarily have to shop in New York to take on their fashion trends. There are many local stores and shops in Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg that provide you with exactly what... Read more »
Tips for picking a major in college
March 12, 2010 • Sierra Mask
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Many college-bound students and college students face the difficult task of deciding what exactly they would like to major in while in college. Sometimes just are undecided about their interests, their interest might change, or they are stuck between two different majors. The last obstacle is overcome... Read more »
Earthquake Rattles Chile
March 12, 2010 • John Reifenberg
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On Saturday February 27th, 2010, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Chile leaving a death toll of 800 and rising. The earthquake was the highest ever recorded quake since the invention of the Richter scale. Following the original quake, there have been numerous aftershocks reaching up to 5.0 or greater.... Read more »
Teens and their hobbies
March 12, 2010 • Kate Sullivan
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If teens aren’t posting to Facebook, surfing on My Space or texting one of their best friends, what are they doing? Today teen’s lives revolve around a digital reality; most everything they do is somehow connected with technology. “It seems to me that if we are not connected to any sort of telecommunications,... Read more »
U.S. goes for gold
March 3, 2010 • Mimi Richards
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It only comes around every four years but it’s been around for the past eighty-six years; it’s been on three different continents and in different countries around the world. What is it? That’s right, the 2010 Winter Olympics. The United States gave an amazing performance while competing with... Read more »
Mr. Davis responds to governors proposed budget cuts
March 3, 2010 • Sierra Mask
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On February 21, Governor Bob McDonnell recommended cutting $2.3 billion dollars from the state budget. These cuts will mean increased school class sizes and less money for public school funding. Over the next two and a half years, state funding for public schools will be cut by nearly $730 million. Mr.... Read more »
Celebrating Black History Month
February 28, 2010
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Reporters Mimi Richards and Megan Charles asked SHS Knights: “What does Black History Month mean to you?” Reporter Kate Sullivan collected a list of famous moments in black history. [Read more...]
Relay for Life: walking to fight cancer
February 7, 2010 • By Kate Sullivan
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Put on your walking shoes and get ready to support the fight against cancer in the first-ever Relay for Life sponsored by the Spotsylvania High School SCA. Starting Friday, April 23, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. and continuing through the night until Saturday, April 24 at 6:00 a.m., the SCA is holding the fundraiser... Read more »
Disaster in Haiti: how you can help
February 7, 2010 • Sara Mayhew
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As we all know, the horrible tragedy that occurred in Haiti on January 12, 2010, has devastated many innocent men, women, and children. With no homes, food, or water, the people of Haiti are trying their best just to survive the aftermath of a treacherous earthquake; yet, there is still hope. Many Americans... Read more »
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