by Brett Edwards
The boys take on the Buchanan Bears at Stan Bledsoe field tonight looking to beat the team that has given the Eagles two of their three loses this season, 20-3. Clovis West was ranked first in the Valley, and third in the state before losing in a heartbreak game on Tuesday April 22 to Buchanan. After a flawless six innings of pitching Sean Silva gave up a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the seventh, ending the game with a final score of 3-4.
April 24, 2009 | Posted in
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by Yunhee Cha
The Clovis West Science Olympiad team competed in the NorCal State Science Olympiad against competitive high schools statewide through a series of events on April 18. The Eagles placed in the top three at the Regionals at Fresno State on March 7,pushing the team towards the state level with 17 other high schools.
April 24, 2009 | Posted in
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by Sonia Singh
Located in arguably the busiest center on Clovis West’s campus, Office Manager Laura Smith works hard every day in the Counseling Center as a helpful link between parents and students. However, this is not all her job title evokes. “My job entails being a traffic director, problem solver, detective, receptionist, file manager, a ‘mother with a sympathetic ear’ and the list goes on,” Smith said.
With the philosophy
April 24, 2009 | Posted in
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by Ben Sagaser
The new high school time-warp comedy 17 Again starring Zac Efron hit theaters this past Friday winning the top spot at the weekend box office with an estimated $24 million. The film’s plot revolves around the teen star’s character Mike who at 37 finds himself one morning 17…again! This plot may seem very familiar because it is. After Back to the Future, Peggy Sue Got Married and 3 remakes of Freaky Friday, the plot is hardly ground-breaking.
April 24, 2009 | Posted in
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by Shayan Karbassi
In a society of Oprah and Ellen, of “beautiful on the inside” and equal rights for gays, of censorship and over-protection, in a society that nitpicks politicians on gaffes and blasts celebrities for freedom of speech, it is important to recognize the dangerous road ahead.
April 24, 2009 | Posted in
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by Shayan Karbassi
November 4, 2008 the Republican Party was dealt a heavy blow, not only losing the bid for the presidency but also facing an overwhelming Democratic majority in the House and Senate. Escalating the situation is the forecasted fall of the Supreme Court to a liberal panel.
April 24, 2009 | Posted in
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by Yi-Shiuan Tung
The annual powderpuff game was held at the Clovis West football field April 1. The concept of male football players and girl cheerleaders was challenged by this event in which the sexes exchanged roles. The intensity engendered a new prospect of gender relationships and epitomized girls’ abilities.
April 24, 2009 | Posted in
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by Ruhee Singh
Clovis West Folklorico has competed in this competition annualy since 2000. The group has had numerous regional victories and even several state successes. The group has beaten all competitors the last two years in a row, including their rival Sanger. “There are two key elements that contribute to our success,” director Julio Bustos said. “The students enjoy the success that comes from working hard,” Bustos said. “If there is no principal who
April 1, 2009 | Posted in
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