Roller hockey: CHS’s unexposed talent

Megan Benner
December 23, 2010

CHS’s roller hockey team dominated the Geoff Galindo Memorial Shield tournament held November 18-21. Wait, Carlsbad has a roller hockey team? YES! And a darn good one, too. The trouble is no one knows of their existence. At the November 19 game, Lancers defeated San Pasqual 8 to 1. Brandon Groves... Read more »

Harvard bound student excels in the classroom and on the field

Nick La Bounty, Staff Writer
December 23, 2010

Throughout the first two and a half years of his time at Carlsbad, Senior Jason Floyd had no idea what he wanted to do after high school. Halfway through Junior year, he made an early decision. “I never thought I would be going to Harvard.  I have the good grades and all but it is so prestigious it... Read more »

Tips for the savvy holiday shopper

Linea Stern, Staff Writer
December 23, 2010

Jamming out to Christmas music, making cookies, sitting by the fire with hot chocolate, and watching Christmas movies seems picture perfect. However, searching stores all over town trying to find gifts for your friends and family can be stressful and expensive. Do not worry, just use these shopping... Read more »

Stop with the lights already

Sarah Valverde
December 23, 2010

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…except for the previously mentioned house. Stop with the darn lights already. To put it simply, the holidays are about gorging oneself on candy and unhealthy food while pretending you enjoy spending time with... Read more »

Womens soccer beats Vista

Shelby Rowe, Assistant Editor
December 23, 2010

The Varsity Womens Soccer team has kicked off the season with a victorious start. Winning their first two games and tying their third, the women’s soccer team has already created a great soccer team. On their second game, Wednesday December 8, the women’s varsity team won 4-0 against Vista. During... Read more »

Melnychuk reveals secret weapon

Ciara Woods, writer
December 23, 2010

One. Two. Three. En guard! Junior Christopher Melnychuk appears to be the typical, studious kid when seen walking the halls or crowded paths around the school. Many people would never guess that he fences, or let alone knows that fencing stayed around long after Medieval times. Melnychuk started attending... Read more »

The Grinch takes on Christmas

December 23, 2010

It’s that time of year, the time for Christmas joy and cheer! Stockings stuffed and presents galore, reindeer, snowmen, and so much more! Little kiddies greeted on Santa’s lap, they ask for new toys, new boots or a cap! Okay, stop. stop. STOP. This is making me sick! Christmas cheer? Reindeer? Santa... Read more »

The count down has begun

Megan Benner, writer
December 10, 2010

The television channel, ABC family, traditionally runs Holiday themed movies counting down to December 25th. This event is called 25 days Till Christmas. Many aren’t fortunate enough to have DVR so here is a quick summary of the movie schedule so you and your family can pile on the couch with hot... Read more »

Confidence rules the world

Sarah Valverde, Staff Writer
December 10, 2010

To many of us, self-consciousness does not seem like a big deal. After all, we are used to seeing with people like television personality Steven Colbert—who have egos that can rival the state of Texas. That is not a bad thing; it is the opposite in fact. Thanks to the lack of an ego, many teenage emotional... Read more »

Cover your cough

Sarah Valverde, Staff Writer
December 6, 2010

While watching Jersey Shore, a commercial often appears at least once or twice during the 30 minute show. A woman stares somberly at the camera, holding her baby. She whispers, “You’d think the safest place for your child is in your arms.” The baby coughs. She goes on to introduce the whooping... Read more »

Sneaky ways to exercise

Linea Stern, Staff Writer
December 6, 2010

Between jobs, clubs and loads of homework the last thing teenagers want to do in their spare time is exercise. Exercise is very important in order to live a healthy lifestyle. There are many simple and easy ways to exercise without realizing it. On your way to school, park a little farther away from... Read more »

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows (The End Begins For A Magical Series)

Julie Phillips, Staff Writer
December 6, 2010

This November marked the beginning of the end for a series that has managed to capture the hearts of a generation. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the first installment of a two part send off, was every bit as magical and creative as the previous six movies, but,  unlike the others, Deathly Hallows... Read more »