Dream soccer season comes to an end
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
March 9, 2012
On Thurs., March 8, the CHS girls varsity soccer team fell to Rancho Cucamonga Los Osos 3-2 in the CIF Southern Section Division I regional semifinals. Assisted by juniors Caroline Muoio and Toni Duggan, sophomore Cindy Garcia had a pair of goals for the Lancers, but it was not enough to oust Los Osos. Los... Read more »
Tanner Wrisley goes to Harvard
Elizabeth O'Loughlin, Staff Writer
February 27, 2012
For all seniors worried about college, one senior need not worry anymore. On Jan. 17, one CHS student finally received the letter he anxiously waited for: an acceptance letter to Harvard University. For the next four years, Tanner Wrisley will be attending one of the most prestigious colleges in the... Read more »
I vow not to see this movie twice
Madison Dearie, Staff Writer
February 27, 2012
As of Feb. 10, girls have been rushing to the movies, dragging their boyfriends along behind them, to see the new romantic drama, The Vow. Two of the most highly regarded romantic leads,Rachel McAdams of The Notebook and Channing Tatum of She’s the Man, surprisingly cannot save this movie from being... Read more »
The Carlsbad Gap: a historical look at one of skating’s most challenging obstacles
Shelby Rowe, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2012
The famous Carlsbad Gap, located at Carlsbad High School, was demolished on Feb. 23 in a $198 million proposition to renovate the high school, marking the end of one of the most historic skateboarding spots in the world. Featured in countless professional skate videos, magazines and photos, the gap’s... Read more »
#iphoneography: Instagram provides professional tools to novice photographers
Scott DeTaboada, Staff Writer
February 22, 2012
Artsy: making a strong, affected, or pretentious display of being artistic or interested in the arts. In the past, photography was a form of artistic expression that took talent along with expensive technology. With the invention of the iPhone and the app Instagram, some believe this is no longer the... Read more »
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 »
High Tech Fair shares different learning experience
Trina Kim, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
On Feb. 8, students had the opportunity to research the application of education to real life situations at San Diego Science Alliance’s High Tech Fair. Hosted on the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the event allowed students to interact with professional educators from the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,... 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 »
Smart Start program unnecessary for responsible student drivers
Shon Cagungun, Assistant Editor
February 5, 2012
With our beautiful new campus, Carlsbad High School drivers can look forward to a spacious, and hopefully time-efficient, new parking lot in the 2012-2013 school year. This 400 lot masterpiece should alleviate the parking crisis in the areas surrounding campus. However, our new found ease of parking... Read more »
Students form club based on popular TOMS shoes’ message
Kathleen Dooley, Lancer Express Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
TOMS shoes have become increasingly popular over the past few years. These shoes provide a fashionable trend and as many people know, they attend to people’s needs all over the world as well. With TOMS shoes being so popular, it was just a matter of time before a club hit Carlsbad High School. Junior... 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 »
Advanced theater’s “David and Lisa” honors deceased mentor Sir Robert Ross
Allie Gordon, Lancer Express Staff Writer
January 26, 2012
On Jan. 20 and 21, the Advanced Theater department staged a production of the play “David and Lisa,” directed by Monica Hall and starring seniors Justin Feinman and Jessica Zoutendyk. “David and Lisa” was originally based on a book by Theodore Isaac Rubin, then was adopted... 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 »
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 »
Spielberg’s ‘Adventures of Tintin’ sails into theaters
Shon Cagungun, Assistant Editor
January 13, 2012
Award-winning director Steven Spielberg released his new masterpiece, an animated feature entitled the Adventures of Tintin. Based on the acclaimed comic series by George Remi, the movie features whimsical characters, a mysterious plot and a lot of stunning action and visuals. Animated movies sometimes... Read more »
Cameron Penn introduces a new magical culture
Trina Kim, Staff Writer
December 16, 2011
This year, students are in for a little magic as CHS welcomes freshman Cameron Penn, a great performer of one of the most unique cultures around: magic. At the young age of six, Cameron’s interest in magic was piqued when he received his first Lance Burton magic kit. With support and help from his... Read more »
How to stay healthy during the holiday season
Linea Stern, Staff Writer
December 15, 2011
The holiday season has officially started; Cookies, chocolate, candy canes, and gingerbread houses everywhere I turn my head. I feel like I am committing some sort of sin if I do not overindulge in all of these sugary treats. Before I know it a few pounds, sneak up on me and I am spending the next few... Read more »
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