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Robert Emminger, Journalism 2 Reporter
December 2, 2011
The stereotype that video games are constrained to the couch has recently started to disappear. With innovations in the technological and gaming industries, gaming has become more interactive than ever before. Video games that involve actual body movement are progressively evolving and are more accessible,... Read more »
Courtney Yau, Reporter
October 20, 2011
Fall is a great time to switch up your style and try out some new trends. A lot of unique nail polish styles and colors have been seen on the runway. There’s a look for every person and skin tone that will add a beautiful finishing touch. When it comes to nail polishes in the fall, you want to switch... Read more »
Skyler Lewis, Reporter
October 20, 2011
James Farmer Scholar’s is a program to teach minority ethnic groups how to better succeed in society. They take multiple classes to learn how to set goals, to prep for the PSAT, and to learn about the law. James Farmer scholars learn how to set goals. Goals can help you go a long way in life which... Read more »
Taylor Dunavant, Editor-in-chief
October 20, 2011
Spotsy High was full of spirit on Friday, Oct. 7, for the 2011 Homecoming pep rally. The bleachers were packed with screaming students ready to cheer on their fall sports, while teachers lined the gym eager to have some fun. The band was loud, seniors were pumped and Principal Rusty Davis was more than... Read more »
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Courtney Yau, Reporter
October 10, 2011
With all of the social networking and texting that is popular today, young adults’ vocabulary is steadily declining. Students are constantly getting into trouble for using inappropriate slang. Where are young people getting this language from? Television and the internet, of course. Technology is influencing... Read more »
Skyler Lewis, Reporter
October 7, 2011
On Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, President Barack Obama gave his third-annual “Back to School” speech at Benjamin Banneker High School. He talked about how the children of today will be this country’s future. He stated that all students need is “determination and perseverance”... Read more »
October 1, 2011
The 2011 Homecoming Court was announced on Friday, September 30, after students voted for their classmates during Flex earlier that day. The freshman court members are: Ben Camacho, Elias Deleon, Dusty Hoffman and Caroline Sorrell. The sophomore court members are: James Anderson, Ryan Smith, Kristiana... Read more »
Dennis Gill, Journalist
September 22, 2011
SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. – Every year, students always gets something from teachers that needs to signed. It could range from a science lab contract to a syllabus. But there is always one thing everyone has to sign no matter what teacher gives to them. It’s been around ever since Spotsylvania County... Read more »
Bailey Christoforatos
March 31, 2011
DNA fingerprinting is very important for discovering and solving crimes. In Biology, Mrs. Spillman and Ms. Rollins taught this lesson through a laboratory project. The project gave students a chance to feel like an undercover spy trying to solve a crime. In this lab, there were suspects and students... Read more »
Mary Wolfrey
March 31, 2011
According to the AAA, gas prices have gone up 47 cents; from $2.64 to $3.11 in the last 12 months. “The gas prices in the U.S. are just outrageous. It’s getting way to expensive.” said Toni Thomas. “Why are the gas prices such a big problem? Why don’t we just use the oil we have reserved?” According... Read more »
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