Nursery Rhymes Not So Innocent
Kate Atkins, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013
Throughout life, people remember nursery rhymes told to them by parents and other adults. As children, we see these stories as nothing but fun, innocent songs and stories, but as we grow up, we are bound to question the real meanings behind the childhood entertainment. One popular nursery rhyme is “Jack... Read more »
Senioritis Strikes UC High Once Again
Tara Kappel, Features Editor
April 19, 2013
Senior year is the final year of our mandatory 13 years of schooling, along with the time for college applications, scholarships, dances, and an extreme hatred for all things school-related. While some adults may believe high school seniors enjoy their final year of multiple AP classes, stressing about... Read more »
Timberlake Makes a Comeback With Remarkable New Album The 20/20 Experience
Olivia Litsey, Features Editor
April 19, 2013
Anyone who pays attention to the world of music knows that, recently, there was a return of a distinctive artist to the industry—Justin Timberlake is finally bringing the SexyBack! After taking a break from making music seven years ago, Timberlake had the media buzzing with the release of his third... Read more »
Dress Code Does Not Dictate UC High Students’ Decision
Emily Siegler, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2013
As UC High students flock through the quad in garments ranging from tight, extremely short miniskirts to baggy pants five sizes too big, many are shocked when they learn UC High has a dress code. As high school administrators and faculty emphasize student responsibility and independence, one might think... Read more »
Top Ten Weirdest Fried Fair Foods
Olivia Litsey, Features Editor
April 19, 2013
As you walk around your local state fair every summer, you are bound to come across some strange food stands–the ones selling fried foods being the majority of them. Here is a list of the weirdest fried foods that fairgoers usually come across. 10. Beer - Not much to say here except for God Bless... Read more »
Gatsby Goes To The Big Screen
Savannah Hathorn, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013
The Great Gatsby, a movie based on the novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, portrays often dysfunctional relationships between friends, couples and lovers living in New York during the Roaring ‘20s. Coming out May 10, the anticipated film will be starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Joel... Read more »
Senior Selena Olivera Owns the Runway
Olivia Litsey, Features Editor
March 8, 2013
Senior Selena Olivera is more than just a pretty face. Her sweet disposition and friendly personality aside, she is a pretty face with a legitimate modeling contract. Olivera starting modeling when she was 14 years old. “I started in a modeling school but then I got signed with an agency. [I am considered]... Read more »
AP World Teacher Jonathan Schiller Races to the Finish Line
Samantha Wang, News Editor
March 8, 2013
Most students know Teacher Jonathan Schiller as UC High’s AP World History Teacher, but in fact, he has a hobby that puts him in life-threatening situations. Since Schiller was a little boy, his life has been defined by race cars and race car driving. Race car driving is something that “ran through... Read more »
McCarthy Pursues His Plethora of Passions
Kate Atkins, Staff Writer
March 8, 2013
Ceramics Teacher and Cross Country Coach Gimi McCarthy was a young man who went to Rome to follow his dream of being an architect. When he realized his passion for running and working with kids, he changed paths. What better to be than a coach, a teacher, and a mentor to students with drive? “I got... Read more »
Top Ten Craziest Things You Didn’t Know About Your Favorite Celebrities
Riley Wilson, News Editor
March 8, 2013
Celebrities are just like us! Ok, maybe not just like us but hey, I heard that some of them do their own laundry, so that’s a start. However, no matter how many of the rich and famous insist on their normalcy, a few of them—a lot of them—have hidden pasts or things that you wouldn’t suspect. 10.... Read more »
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