Scholastic Press Association First Place with Special Merit

San Joaquin Valley Student Press Association First Place, 2009

News C-dub leadership starts ‘Pay it Forward’ action

C-dub leadership starts ‘Pay it Forward’ action »

by Candice Narhigian One walking around the Clovis West campus may see students wearing bright green silicon bracelets with the slogan “Pay It Forward” on them. This trend is part of a new movement designed...

December 22 2011 / No comment / Read More »
Jeopardy! takes Peter Allen for a thousand

Jeopardy! takes Peter Allen for a thousand »

by Regan Hahesy Clovis West will have its own television star in April when chemistry, physics and Academic Decathlon teacher Peter Allen competes on ABC’s Jeopardy!. Jeopardy! offers anyone a chance to be cast for...

December 16 2011 / No comment / Read More »
Local power outage damages parks, streets and surrounding community

Local power outage damages parks, streets and surrounding community »

  by Candice Nahigian This month’s early windstorm didn’t just leave a mess of leaves on the Clovis West campus; it knocked down a Redwood tree near Millbrook and Shepherd, taking down several power lines...

December 16 2011 / No comment / Read More »
CWHS Sports

National Basketball Association’s 149 day lockout »

National Basketball Association’s 149 day lockout

by Raveena Basra and Joel Witt Basra: During the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) 149 day lockout, one of the main controversies between the Player’s...

Jan 24 2012 / No comment / Read More »

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by Nate Evans Clovis West’s girls volleyball team both clenched Division 1 valley titles  this season bringing the Eagle athletic programs to the top...

Jan 5 2012 / No comment / Read More »

Lady ballers aim for championship season »

Lady ballers aim for championship season

by Audrey Wiel The girls basketball team stays positive, shooting for a winning season and a Valley title despite only having one returning senior....

Dec 23 2011 / No comment / Read More »

Fresno State loses local icon by firing Pat Hill »

Fresno State loses local icon by firing Pat Hill

by Regan Hahesy As the Fresno State football team’s season comes to a close so does head coach Pat Hill’s 15-year career at the...

Dec 23 2011 / No comment / Read More »

Soccer team strives toward redemption »

Soccer team strives toward redemption

by Nate Evans The Clovis West girls soccer team expects to improve on last year’s California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Central Section quarter-final finish. The...

Dec 23 2011 / No comment / Read More »
Opinion

Governor Jerry Brown Tax Plan »

Governor Jerry Brown Tax Plan

With the economy already taking its toll on California, passing a continuation of the state tax measure, which will be included on the November ballot, will only make matters worse. Governor Jerry Brown hopes that by keeping the tax plan in place, budget cuts and...

Jan 24 2012 / No comment / Read More »

Say no to censorship in the name of profit »

Say no to censorship in the name of profit

The entertainment industry loses billions in revenue to online piracy annually. Lobbying efforts by the industry have resulted in an aggressive approach by some members of Congress to protect intellectual property produced in the United States. However, the proposed legislation would kill the internet industry...

Jan 24 2012 / No comment / Read More »

Santa’s sold out this Christmas »

Santa’s sold out this Christmas

by Colton Loving It seems the Christmas season began during the early parts of November this year, judging by the decorations in retail and department stores. But don’t confuse the premature nature of the holiday season with a desire to express the feelings of good...

Dec 22 2011 / No comment / Read More »
Features

Tech guru finds internet fame »

Tech guru finds internet fameby Han Wang As a thriving YouTube partner and acclaimed iPhone expert, senior Ian Ziyar has utilized the internet in a way that’s both financially...

Dec 16 2011 / No comment / Read More »

TRASH AND TREASURE »

TRASH AND TREASUREby Joel Witt Sadie Cobb’s 2002 red Chevy Silverado could be seen as a hazard on the road. “The exhaust pipe hangs down and often...

Dec 16 2011 / No comment / Read More »

Torosian conquers boredom in classroom »

Torosian conquers boredom in classroomby Han Wang Determined to see the light in students’ eyes, Scott Torosian constantly searches out new ways to teach history in his classroom P-2....

Dec 16 2011 / No comment / Read More »
News C-dub leadership starts ‘Pay it Forward’ action

C-dub leadership starts ‘Pay it Forward’ action

by Candice Narhigian One walking around the Clovis West campus may see students wearing bright green silicon bracelets with the slogan “Pay It Forward” on them. This trend is part of a new...

Dec 22, 2011 / More »
Features Tech guru finds internet fame

Tech guru finds internet fame

by Han Wang As a thriving YouTube partner and acclaimed iPhone expert, senior Ian Ziyar has utilized the internet in a way that’s both financially rewarding and emotionally satisfying. His YouTube channel offers...

Dec 16, 2011 / More »
CD Review Mylo Xyloto showcases Coldplay’s smooth sound

Mylo Xyloto showcases Coldplay’s smooth sound

By Gardenia Nahigian Coldplay’s newest album, Mylo Xyloto, (pronounced MY-lo ZY-letoe) streams fresh sounds and lyrics into listeners’ ears. This is the British rock band’s fifth studio album; however, the album is a...

Nov 20, 2011 / More »
Staff Editorial California needs cuts, but not in education

California needs cuts, but not in education

In the current economic climate, everyone is suffering. Job opportunities are limited and people have lost hope that their government has the power to bring significant improvements. State and federal budgets have been...

Nov 19, 2011 / More »
Players Club Ruble shoots for excellence on and off court

Ruble shoots for excellence on and off court

by Raveena Basra Senior Joel Ruble shines on the court with his leadership, skill and hard work ethic and the same characteristics make him an admirable figure outside of the West Gym as...

Dec 23, 2011 / More »
Politics Trouble in Pakistan

Trouble in Pakistan

by Alex Laval The United States has a long history of conflict and failed relations with other nations. In dealing with Pakistan, a supposed ally in a region where U.S. support is sparse,...

Dec 23, 2011 / More »
Movie Review Immortals dies with plot, lives with visuals

Immortals dies with plot, lives with visuals

By Raveena Basra Immortals, directed by Tarsem Singh, wows viewers with its visuals but, although a decent film, falls short of a mythical thriller. The film is set thousands of years in the...

Nov 20, 2011 / More »
Game Review Revelations continues saga

Revelations continues saga

by Nate Evans Among all of the new game releases this holiday season, Assassin’s Creed: Revelations may very well have been overshadowed by Battlefield 3, Modern Warfare 3 and Skyrim. However, it is...

Dec 16, 2011 / More »
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