Scholastic Press Association First Place with Special Merit
San Joaquin Valley Student Press Association First Place 2009, 2012
by Benjamin Sagaser
“Jumped the shark” is a term used in the television industry to describe the exact moment when a good show goes bad. The term was coined after an episode of Happy Days when main character Fonzie jumped a shark on jet skis to prove his masculinity – wearing a swim suit and leather jacket. Many viewers believe this was when the show began its decline.
by Benjamin Sagaser
I have two words for the Clovis West community – sham and wow. A few nights ago, the super absorbent towel known as the Shamwow opened my eyes to a new form of addiction: infomercials. Put a number on the bottom of the screen and a flashing “$19.95” in the corner and most people find themselves in a state of hypnosis.
by Benjamin Sagaser A complaint I have heard quite a bit these last few weeks is the absence of nifty gadgets from the latest James Bond Installment, Quantum of Solace. Apparently a high-tech British secret agent is a must for any 007 action film and the absence of this variable angers many moviegoers. While, I [...]