Redo your room cheap
Bryanna Mundy, staff writer
November 1, 2011
Teens are constantly changing especially when it comes to how they decorate their bedroom. To save money, read these quick tips to give your room a new look without paying the price for it. 1. Start Fresh Start out by taking down all of the knickknacks around your room and all six posters of Justin... Read more »
Surviving college applications
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
October 24, 2011
For many students applying to college this semester, the stress has already begun to mount. Finishing up community service hours, writing college essays and studying for standardized tests are just a few of the many tasks facing seniors in the upcoming months. So, to help cope with this seemingly insurmountable... Read more »
Preparing for the Blood Drive
Sarah Valverde, Assistant Editor
October 24, 2011
On Wednesday, Nov 2, the Red Cross will be on campus to collect whole blood donations. Anyone 16 and over can sign up in room 107. Students under 18 have to fill out paperwork in order to participate. For those planning on giving blood next week, now is the perfect time to prepare. While the collection... Read more »
Keeghan Sebahar: On and off duty as president
Shelby Rowe, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2011
To say that Keeghan Sebahar is a very involved student would be an under statement. After taking on ASB president, AP classes and tons of extra curricular activities, Sebahar has more than enough on her plate for her senior year. “I was so shocked, I didn’t expect to win [ASB president]. I was just... Read more »
Posard makes the most of every minute
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
October 12, 2011
It would be a challenge to find a teenager involved in more extra curricular activities than senior Camille Posard. Along with being captain of the varsity dance team, Posard is a producer for CHSTV, a member of ASB and an officer of the school’s Stand Up For Kids Club. Along with having a course... Read more »
Students form If You Truly Knew Me club to combat discrimmination and bullying
Jack Beetham, Staff Writer
October 6, 2011
The If You Truly Knew Me club, new this year at Carlsbad High School, explores the inner feelings of students across the campus through communication. Meeting in room 211 every Friday starting October 7, the club will help students express their personal struggles with their peers. Stevie Adler, co-founder... Read more »
Find your underground club
Bryanna Mundy, Staff Writer
September 26, 2011
The annual club fair on Sept. 16 at lunch promoted clubs to help students find their place, but some of the clubs stay on the down low. Although GSA and Best Buddies are popular clubs, students are missing out on some underground clubs if they don’t go beyond the traditional clubs. “My time during... Read more »
Dress to impress
Juliet Luty, Staff Writer
September 22, 2011
With new books comes new looks. Thus, with every new school year new trends emerge. As students return to classes after summer, they attempt to make a statement with what they wear. So, what trends are we seeing around school this year? For the ladies, styles vary. However, the most prominent style... Read more »
Energize your closet
Linea Stern, Staff Writer
September 22, 2011
Emotions of anger while trying on twenty different outfits describes a typical morning in a teenage girl’s life. Many teenage girls feel that they never have anything to wear even in a closet full of clothes. “I always feel like I constantly have to buy new clothes because I feel like I never have... Read more »
Braiding 101
September 14, 2011
Everyone has bad hair days, instead of relying on a hat or the boring pony tail, try something new with a unique stylish braid. Braiding is as easy as finding a brush and a hair band. These styles can be worn causally or to formal events. Do not be discouraged by confusing YouTube videos, in no time... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
How to have an epic Spring break
April 1, 2011
The second after ski week ends, students start another countdown for the next break. When that bell rings, some students not going on vacations spend their week in complete boredom. Plan something fun and exciting every day to have a memorable Spring break. Monday: Start the week off with some great... Read more »
Shed it and sweat it at the gym
Megan Benner, Staff Writer
April 1, 2011
Carlsbad is home to many athletes. Not only is our healthy community competitive with school sports but students spend numerous hours at local gyms toning their bods. The top three popular Carlsbad gyms to students are 24 Hour Fitness, Chuse, and LA Fitness. Junior Danny Knox, a current wrestler, uses... Read more »
College size does matter for CHS seniors
Nick La Bounty, Staff Writer
March 30, 2011
Many Carlsbad seniors are in the process of getting their letters of admission, but how did they pick their respective schools? A popular topic of debate is whether to go to the big time, distinguished university or the small, more personal school. “I love meeting new people so I went with big schools,”... Read more »
Healthy cooking pays off
Andrea Abbott, Staff Writer
March 13, 2011
Healthy eating will cost a little money sometimes, but the results are priceless for a better, more nutritious lifestyle. Advanced cookbooks and kitchen tools can aid anyone from a professional cook to an amateur chef in preparing healthier meals. Keeping this in mind, consider the following products. Nonstick... Read more »
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