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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Community celebrates Dia de los Muertos
Madison Dearie, Staff Writer
October 30, 2011
For some cultures, death is viewed not as a mournful passing, but as moving into another state of being. In Latin American culture, the belief is that only a thin veil exists between the living and the dead: a veil pulled back once a year during the celebration of Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. In... Read more »
Community strengthens Carlsbad farmers’ market
Shon Cagungun, Staff Writer
October 18, 2011
On Wednesdays and Saturdays, off of Carlsbad Village Drive, the Carlsbad Farmers’ Market sets up for business. Like many similar markets in the San Diego area, a group of vendors assembles here twice a week, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. to conduct business and socialize with the customers. Unlike the other... Read more »
Art culture blossoms at annual ArtSplash
Trina Kim, Staff Writer
September 28, 2011
On Sept. 24 and 25, Art Splash, held annually on Armada drive, brought in a sea of artists, tourists and fans alike to share in the celebration of the arts. From the intense street paintings to unique venues, Art Splash has formed a new culture. “Art lets me see a different way of life I’ve never... Read more »
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