California’s first hand transplant encounters success after success
Megan Foy, Editor In Chief
May 20, 2011
After losing her hand five years ago in a car accident, twenty six year old Emily Fennell became the first person to receive a hand transplant in California and, after six weeks of recovery and eight hours of physical therapy a day, she told The Los Angeles Times that she has no regrets. “About... Read more »
Bullet takes Sahugun’s life
Ciara Woods, Staff Writer
May 20, 2011
On April second students who typically parked along Brady Circle were surprised to find police, news reporters and cation tape blocking the street. The confusion among the students quickly turned to concern when there was speculation of murder. The morning of April 1 Michael Sahagun was found dead at... Read more »
3-D tv attempts fall short
Andrea Abbott, Writer
May 20, 2011
Drive by any cinema and you’ll notice at least one movie title with the words “in 3-D” following behind. It’s no secret the majority of people are willing to scrounge up the extra dough to see a thriller at it’s best. However, unlike the popularity of 3-D films, not many people know about 3-D... Read more »
Pose for the perfect prom pics
Megan Benner, Staff Writer
May 20, 2011
There are some pretty intense four letter words: love, luck, hope, hate and prom. Movies have built prom up to be one the most important experiences in a teenager’s life. Preparations leading to this magical day tend to follow a pattern but, when it is all over, pictures capture the real memories.... Read more »
The Loft- a new kind of concert experience
Julie Phillips, Staff Writer
May 20, 2011
Cozy. Comfortable. And very intimate- The Loft, located in La Jolla , is the perfect place to see your favorite band close up, without any barriers in-between. When it comes to crowds of people, big name bands and crazy energy, The Loft fails to deliver. It’s not the type of place you go to, to blow... Read more »
Majors to consider and not to consider
Linea Stern, Staff Writer
May 20, 2011
After the buzz of summer excitement, incoming college freshmen need to buckle down and pick a major. Instead of spending hours picking the perfect major, here are some worth considering. Top 3 Majors to go into: Computer Science: In this major, college students will learn to work around modern... Read more »
The final weeks of senior year
Shelby Rowe, Assistant Editor
May 12, 2011
Finally, after long months of studying, projects and countless homework assignments, the 2010-2011 school year is coming to a close. While all the underclassmen look forward to another summer, the Class of 2011 looks forward to the end of the school year festivities before graduating from Carlsbad High... Read more »
Students share reactions to Bin Laden death
Nick LaBounty, Staff Writer
May 2, 2011
Osama Bin Laden, leader of the al-Queda terrorist group, was killed in Pakistan on May 2, 2011. United States Navy SEALs and the CIA were responsible for the capture and killing of Bin Laden. Bin Laden was discovered in a three-story mansion in Abbottabad, Pakistan, only a few hundred yards from the... Read more »
Lancers got the munchies
Ciara Woods, Staff Writer
May 1, 2011
By the end of second period, upperclassmen are busy talking or texting about their lunch plans. While people are scrambling to make plans, no one considers staying on campus as an option. Carlsbad High has allowed for everyone except freshmen an off-campus lunch; however, this is not necessarily... Read more »
Chelsie Donohue paves the way for young performers
Julie Phillips
May 1, 2011
To most of us, being famous sounds like a far-off dream. An unreachable goal, managed by only a select few. But, for Senior Chelsie Donohue, fame isn’t just a dream- it’s likely to become a reality. “I started singing in middle school and I knew then I wanted to be a performer,” Donohue said. Singing,... Read more »
Get into Comic Con
Sarah Valverde, Staff Writer
May 1, 2011
If you’re reading this…obviously you didn’t get tickets. Sorry, but you’re not getting in this year. Are you done sucking down chocolate ice cream through tears and listening to the melodious tones of Oprah’s voice? Good. Shape up and start preparing for next year. Seriously, I’m getting... Read more »
Touring college campuses benefits underclassmen
Linea Stern, Staff Writer
May 1, 2011
When fall comes around, seniors begin to apply for college and get stressed out about which colleges to apply to without spending too much money. Applications for college can cost up to one hundred dollars. Visiting colleges before senior year gets rid of a lot of stress in the fall and will benefit... Read more »
Community supports beaten Giants fan
Ashley Perez, Assistant Editor
May 1, 2011
Talk about poor sportsmanship! On March 31, Giants fan Bryan Stow was viciously attacked by two Dodgers fans in the parking lot after the game. Currently, no arrests have been made. The Los Angeles Dodgers played their opening day game against the San Francisco Giants, winning the game by 2 -1. After... Read more »
Lesser known Coachella bands steal the festival
Megan Foy, Editor In Chief
May 1, 2011
There’s a reason why Coachella has headliners; those artists have a following and they’re loved by many. However, all headliners have small beginnings. Coachella holds gems in those smaller scale tents, gems that could very well headline in a year or so. For each day, here are memorable... Read more »
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