Swingin’ in Vienna brings out dancers of all abilities
February 26, 2013
On Feb. 9, students, parents and community members came together at Issaquah High School to waltz and swing the night away at the annual Swingin’ in Vienna concert.
The concert is put on by the Issaquah Jazz Band, an audition group that meets every morning before school, and the Evergreen Philharmonic Orchestra, an audition group that draws the best musicians from Issaquah, Liberty and Skyline high schools.
Iman Baghai
Issaquah High School
Doug Longman, conductor of the Evergreen Philharmonic, describes the event as “not a concert — this is an event where the orchestra and jazz band participate with the community.”
Performing Arts Center gets new home
February 26, 2013
The beginning of second semester at Liberty High School brought with it the long-awaited opening of the new Performing Arts Center for classes.
Though construction at Liberty is still in full swing, the opening of the center has radically improved the quality of the drama and music classes.
Veronica Austin
Liberty High School
Band and orchestra classes had been held in portable classrooms that, as senior orchestra member Michael Shaw said, “squandered our musical abilities in multiple ways.”
‘Children of Eden!’ is worth seeing
February 26, 2013
Eastside Catholic has an upcoming spring musical, “Children of Eden!”
The show is loosely based on Genesis and covers the story of creation, with Adam, Eve, Cain and Abel, to Noah right after the flood.
Shreya Tewari
Eastside Catholic High School
Aside from the principal roles, the show features an incredible ensemble that functions as storytellers and help drive the plot.
All about the ACT
February 26, 2013
Standardized testing: The two words that can make almost every high school student in the nation cringe with dread and intimidation. Unfortunately, very few can find a way around it and are pushed into one of two college entrance exams: the SAT or the ACT.
Salma Mahmoud
Skyline High School
First things first — test breakdown. The ACT includes English, math, reading and science, all taken in “chunks” rather than being broken into subsections. For example, after you finish the entire English section, you move on to the entire math section. You don’t have to jump around between subjects.
SAT or ACT?
February 26, 2013
As spring rolls around, juniors start to think about college and with that, they start asking themselves questions about standardized tests, specifically the SAT and ACT. Almost every college accepts scores from either test, so the choice really comes down to personal preference. How do you decide?
Jacob Brunette
Issaquah High School
At first glance, it seems that the SAT would be the easier test to take, at least for those students who have difficulty with math and science; unlike the ACT, the SAT has no science section, and the math section does not cover trigonometry. However, the SAT has a reputation for having less straightforward questions than the ACT, so the lack of trigonometry does not mean the math section is necessarily easier.
Teen Talk
February 26, 2013
What film should have won Best Picture?
Eastside Catholic High School
“Les Misérables”
Nalani Saito, senior
“Lincoln”
Michael Abraham, senior
How to study for your standardized test
February 26, 2013
If you are a junior or senior, three little letters hold the power to reduce you to a little bundle of anxiety and cold-blooded fear. Those letters, for many, are SAT or ACT. But have no fear! With these tips, you will be well on your way to rocking that test with as little stress involved as possible.
Madeline Wells
Issaquah High School
1) Know the test. Study the format of the test so you are familiar with it and don’t have to waste precious time reading the instructions at the beginning of each section when you actually take it. This will also make it more comfortable for you if you know how it is structured.
2) Set a goal. If you are working toward a particular score, then you can plan your studying around that goal.
February Hot List
February 26, 2013
Movie: “Beautiful Creatures”
Based on the novel “Beautiful Creatures,” by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, this film was released on Valentine’s Day and has grossed almost $17 million worldwide. This supernatural love story is set in the deep South, where two star-crossed lovers, Ethan and Lena, learn more about the dark pasts of their families and town. Ethan is a young man longing to escape his small town and Lena is the intriguing new girl at his school.
If you like the fantasy genre, this will be right up your alley with an exceptionally strong cast that is absolutely spellbinding.
Band members are local rock stars
February 26, 2013
Jacob McCaslin and his band, Jacob McCaslin & Roll the Credits, are finally getting a taste of fame.
The band, formed about two and a half years ago, recently released its first music video, a cover of “Get a High,” by the UK band Mama’s Guns. In less than a month, the video generated more than 100,000 views on YouTube.
Lee Xie
Skyline High School
“We got nothing but great responses, and we couldn’t be happier with how much attention it has brought the band,” McCaslin said. “We are all just so thrilled about its success and having more and more people discover our music.”
Students express mixed feelings about Skyline lunches
January 29, 2013
A standard public school is expected to serve lunch on a daily basis under specific dietary regulations. However, whether students actually like the options provided is not something that is enforced.
Sampurna Basu
Skyline High School
Skyline High School has many daily options for lunch, ranging from the featured hot lunch of the day to a wide array of salads. In addition, there is a Student Store where students can purchase Yoko’s Teriyaki and other lunch choices. All meals are strictly regulated by the Issaquah School District so each serving size is no more than 300 calories.
At the average lunch table, varied responses come in reaction to these seemingly fair conditions.
