Federal court declares Proposition 8 unconstitutional
Linea Stern, Staff Writer
February 17, 2012
On Feb. 7, the federal court made a huge decision which could greatly impact history. A three judge panel from the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2 to 1 that California’s Proposition 8 is unconstitutional. “Prop 8 is the idea of making it legal to make a man married to another man.... Read more »
Lancer Dancers win national competition
Jack Beetham, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
The weekend of Feb. 4-5, the Carlsbad dance teams, the Lancers Dancers and Xcalibur, traveled to Florida to compete in the Universal Dance Association’s National Dance Team Championships. Training up to thirty-five hours a week, the dancers perfected choreography in order to bring home the most-sought... Read more »
Whitney Houston’s legacy lives on
Madison Dearie, Journalist
February 16, 2012
“We will always love you Whitney Houston” statuses covered Facebook on Feb. 11 upon hearing of the singer’s death. Houston’s body was found in her suite at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA on Saturday. Cause of death has not yet been determined, but foul play has been ruled out and the... Read more »
Free Willy? U.S. District Court says “No!”
Juliet Luty, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
On Feb. 8, the U.S. District Court addressed a lawsuit filed by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), three marine-mammal experts and two former orca trainers against SeaWorld San Diego. The animal activists stated that it is against the orca’s constitutional rights to be enslaved... Read more »
Speech and Debate sweeps first place
Elizabeth O'Loughlin, Staff Writer
February 13, 2012
On Sat., Feb. 4, the Carlsbad Speech and Debate team swept first place at the Winter Individual Event competition at Patrick Henry High School. Teams from all over San Diego County competed in the Individual Event category, a category comprising half of the events in Speech and Debate. “It was an all-around... Read more »
Minute to Win It assembly ignites competition between students and teachers
Trina Kim, Staff Writer
February 9, 2012
On Feb. 3, students took on the female teachers in the epic battle known as Minute to Win It. ASB students wore hard hats, which were meant to represent the finished construction of the Old Gym. With new bleachers and a shiny floor, the assembly drew many students to see the remodeled Old Gym, now... Read more »
Morp: ASB aims to begin new dance tradition
Elizabeth O'Loughlin, Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
On Feb. 25, Carlsbad High School will be hosting Morp. Previously, the only dances Lancers could participate in were Homecoming and Prom- Prom exclusive to juniors and seniors. With the addition of Morp, every grade will have the chance to participate in another school dance. “The dance is really to... Read more »
CHS lends a helping hand at the Mitchell Thorp walkathon
Megan Benner, Staff Writer
January 30, 2012
On Jan. 21, the forecast was not looking bright for the 3rd Annal Mitchell Thorp 5K Walkathon. However, the event continued rain or shine. Overall, the turnout was tremendous for the Mitchell Thorp Foundation. The community did not let the rain dampen their spirits. Without the support of its many local... Read more »
Champion Lancers inspire young students
Bryanna Mundy, Staff Writer
January 21, 2012
The Champion Lancers program promotes students who lead a healthy lifestyle and act as role models for the community. Selected seniors visit nine elementary schools to motivate students to excel and set goals. The program originally started in San Marcos and was brought here this year. “It is an incredible... Read more »
Anti-piracy acts draw protests across the Internet
Trina Kim, Staff Writer
January 21, 2012
On Jan. 10 at midnight, 7,000 websites went on a 24 hour blackout strike. Wikipedia, Reddit and other websites closed down their resources to protest against two bills: Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA). Surprising, the most reputable site did not join the blackout. ... Read more »
Australian students visit CHS
Linea Stern, Staff Writer
January 20, 2012
On Dec. 29, over 100 Australian students stepped off a plane ready to embark on an experience of their lifetime in America. They went on a three week journey and stayed in three different cities during their stay in California. “I have had a very fun time on this trip so far,” sophomore Blake Simpson... Read more »
Missing Texas teen found in Carlsbad
Juliet Luty, Staff Writer
January 20, 2012
On Dec. 27, a viral video hit YouTube. This was not your usual funny clip or tutorial; this video had a more powerful message. Ray Wilson posted the clip after his daughter, Haley, ran away from their home in Texas. According to her father, Haley took her guitar and vanished out of her bedroom window.... Read more »
Ribbon cutting ceremony: a welcoming of new classrooms
Jack Beetham, Staff Writer
January 18, 2012
After millions of dollars and countless hours of hard work, Carlsbad High School now welcomes new classrooms to the campus. Teachers, administrators, school board members and Carlsbad residents attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 12 to properly welcome in these new classrooms. Teachers, students... Read more »
Lancers attend Reis’ memorial
Megan Benner, Staff Writer
January 13, 2012
Carlsbad athletes are heartbroken by the murder of local club volleyball coach Karen Reis. Both Karen and her brother David, along with John Reeves and Matthew Saturley, were found dead in a Coronado condo early in the morning on Jan. 1. Local police are still investigating the scene. But, with what... Read more »
Cheaters busted on the SATs
Shon Cagungun, Assisstant Editor
January 11, 2012
Twenty or more students in the Great Neck, New York region have been implicated in a large scale SAT cheating scandal. Allegedly, 15 high school students in this affluent area paid five others to take the college entrance exam for them. The charges for the students range from misdemeanors to fraud felonies. In... Read more »
Holiday food drive achieves goals
Jack Beetham, Staff Writer
December 21, 2011
In a community like ours, privileged and well supported as it is, we still face challenges in the society which provides so much. The annual food drive aims to help the ongoing struggles of the less privileged by providing non-perishable foods for those in need. “The food drive run by ASB is to support... Read more »
Teens for Peace: new club aims to make a diference
Trina Kim, Staff Writer
December 14, 2011
Announced as an official club on Nov. 7, Teens for Peace presents opportunities to meet students beyond campus while supporting the community. The club is about creating a friendly school environment and spreading peace through service projects. “It’s a good way to make friends. It’s a really... Read more »
Stop by the new wrestling room and see where the champions train
Megan Benner, Staff Writer
December 11, 2011
Caught up in all this construction, students see no hope to the end of ruble but Carlsbad High finally has proof of progress, the new and improved wrestling room. This beautiful glass plated training facility is located behind the old gym, close to the athletic trainer’s office. On Oct. 12, the... Read more »
Jackson’s physician found guilty
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
November 21, 2011
After over two years of uncertainty, the cause of Michael Jackson’s death has finally been decided. On Nov. 8, Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter of Jackson. Murray, Jackson’s personal physician, was charged with administering a deathly combination of anesthesia and sedatives... Read more »
Red ribbon week begins on internet saftey
Megan Benner, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011
Nov. 14 through 18 Carlsbad High School celebrated Red Ribbon Week with a take on internet safety. Due to the rising issues pertaining to Carlsbad’s community, ASB informed students on respect for yourself and respect for others. Red Ribbon Week originated because of drug cartels in Mexico; citizens... Read more »
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