This is the archive for October 2008
Kari McVeigh
From the Beverly Hills Unified
School District website
Kari McVeigh, whose experience in improving student achievement and enthusiasm for focusing on literacy mirror the goals and strategies of the New Haven Unified School District, tonight was named by the Board of Education as the District’s new Superintendent.
“Kari’s experience and her skill set are a remarkable fit for our district,” Board President Kevin Harper said. “She understands our needs and priorities – she has more than 30 years of experience in dealing with such issues – and she also understands that we’ve started on a course here, with our Strategic Plan, and we need someone to step in and take us to the next level.”
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By Jenelle Gallardo,
Courier Staff Writer
Though I've been to only two of the sixteen Pizza My Heart franchises the actual pies don't rival each other in comparison. I ordered a mushroom pizza and iced tea, and my friend ordered a supper veggie slice. The pizzas were overloaded with vegetables that actually tasted like vegetable and not that generic frozen stuff and they tasted as if they were picked from the farm that morning.
Posted by courier at 09:42 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
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Curran Theatre
445 Geary Street
San Francisco
Recently, "Spring Awakening", directed by Michael Mayer, was shown at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco.
Based on the play by Frank Wedelkind, "Spring Awakening" takes the audience back to Germany during the 1890's while discussing teen sexuality through rape, masturbation, and homosexuality. It's able to show the ignorance of the children that are raised by parents who are either too embarrassed of their child or too strict. Besides having sexual themes in this musical, "Spring Awakening" also demonstrates teen struggles with education through the success of some and the failure of others.
James Logan's choir director, Erin McShane said, "Spring Awakening is this generation's version of Rent. However, I would recommend it for mature audiences."
Posted by courier at 09:30 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
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200 Larkin Street
San Francisco
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday:
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday:10:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday-Sunday:
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Good news! The Fremont, Dublin, San Lorenzo, Union City, Castro Valley, Albany and Newark, or any the libraries in the Alameda County, are now "lending" tickets to the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco to anyone who has a library card. Each ticket allows two adults and every child under 12 years-old to visit. You can also make reservations for the tickets.
Visit the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco's webpage.
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A Hunger Like No Other
by
Kresley Cole
Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Pocket Star (March 28, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1416509879
ISBN-13: 978-1416509875,
Courier Editor-in-Chief
“Here he waits and suffers, offered to a column of fire that may weaken but is never-ending—never-ending, just like his life. His existence is to burn to death repeatedly, only to have his dogged immortality revive him again.
Detailed fantasies of retribution have gotten him this far; nursing the rage in his heart is all he has.
Until her.”
A story about a werewolf and a vampire,
A Hunger Like No Other is one of the best paranormal romances I have ever read. It is the first in Cole’s new series about a mystical world within our own, filled with werewolves (or Lykae, as they are often referred to in this novel), vampires, Valkyrie, demons and witches. It is the perfect read for the romantic soul on a chilly Halloween night.
Posted by courier at 09:04 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
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The Tao of Halloween by
Idy Tao, Courier Daily Editor
Click "Read More" blow to see Part One of this comic.
School Days by
Jamie Maxfield, Courier Editor-in-Chief
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Juniors and Seniors: If you have not yet participated in a college presentation, it’s not too late. Stop by the Career Center to sign up. Universities still coming to Logan are CSU East Bay, San Jose, Sacramento and San Francisco, the University of Montana and St. Mary’s.
Band members, do you have photos from China that you’d like to have published in the yearbook? If so, come by Room 44 for more info.
Posted by courier at 09:54 AM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
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By Hamed Noorzay, Courier Staff Writer
Local hip-hoppers
Sharpshootin Brauds (SSB) have become a sort of nogan favorite. With all of the members being current Logan students, they seem to know just what it takes to make the kids become followers.
The group, based a friendship going back through middle school, only started rapping during high school. There are 12 members of SSB includingNoel (aka Leonelle,) Hebrew (aka Brewha,) Robert , Julious G, Chris M, Munark, Justin T, Raul R, Anthony L, Bryan B, Jonathan N, Andrew S. All have different talents which they contribute to the group.
Posted by courier at 09:35 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
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By Caitlin Baca,
Courier Staff Writer
An email was sent to the Logan faculty Wednesday about the Halloween "dress code." Those who read the message are now aware that the adminstration will not tolerate Halloween costumes baring cleavage and thighs.
I am not supportive at all of the new regulations. Any Logan sophomore, junior, or senior is familiar of the way students dress every Halloween. At Logan, students tend to show their Halloween spirit by wearing costumes that show some skin.
Posted by courier at 09:04 AM. Filed under: Opinion
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From wikipedia:
Frank Minis Johnson, Jr. (born October 30, 1918 in Haleyville, Alabama - July 23, 1999 in Montgomery, Alabama) United States Federal judge, made a number of landmark civil rights rulings that helped end segregation in the South. In the words of Bill Moyers, he "altered forever the face of the South."
Learn more about Frank M. Johnson, free from the Academy of Achievement.
Read an interview with Frank M. Johnson, free from the Academy of Achievement.
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IMPORTANT: A reminder to all who plan to dress up for Halloween that there are school dress/costume guidelines to follow:
Students must follow the current dress code in regards to wearing clothing that covers the buttocks, thighs and cleavage areas. See Student Handbook, pages 14-15. Students must wear clothing. Body paint is not a substitute for clothing. Students may not wear face masks, nor bring look-alike toys or objects that may be considered a weapon – toy guns, swords, knives, sticks, etc. Parents will be called and students may be sent home for clothing/costumes that are deemed inappropriate.
Posted by courier at 11:59 PM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
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Sweep: Blood Witch by
Cate Tiernan
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Puffin (March 22, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 014240988X
ISBN-13: 978-0142409886“‘Look, you don’t know me’” I told Hunter loudly. ‘You don’t know anything about me. So just shut up and leave us alone!’ I stomped angrily to the car. But as I pushed past Hunter, barely brushing against him, a sickening rush of energy hit me in my stomach—so hard that I gasped. He’s put a spell on me, I thought in panic, groping for the door handle. But he’d said nothing; he’d done nothing that I could see. I blinked hard. ‘Please, Cal,’ I whispered, my voice shaking. ‘Let’s go.’”
The "Sweep" series is a series of books by Cate Tiernan. Starting with
Book of Shadows, the series is a work of fiction set against a U.S. East Coast background.
Blood Witch is the third book in the series, which revolves around Morgan, who discovers she is a blood witch who must do battle with the dark forces of magick.
Throughout the series, which includes 14 volumes plus a bonus book, Morgan comes into contact with only an interesting set of characters and encounters many problems that teens face today.
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Sweep: The Coven by Cate Tiernan
Paperback: 186 pages
Publisher: Puffin (January 29, 2001)
Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0141310472
ISBN-13: 978-0141310473,
Courier Book Editor
“‘Of course you’re not adopted!’ Said Mary k., looking at mom and dad for their agreement. Silence. Inside me, a wall came crashing down, and I saw what lay behind it: a whole world I had never dreamed of, a world in which I was adopted, not a biologically related to my family. My throat closed and my stomach clenched, and I was afraid I was going to throw up. But I had to know…There it was. My birth certificate…Then the edges of the paper grew cloudy as my eyes locked onto four words: mother’s name: Maeve Riordan.”
Sweep: The Coven is the second in a 14-volume series of young adult novels focusing on witchcraft and the battle between the forces of good and evil. Many of the books center on Morgan, a girl who learns she has special magical powers that help her defeat the minions of dark magic. While battling evil, she also deals with many issues that face teens today.
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From wikipedia:
Eddie Harris (b. Chicago, October 20, 1934; died November 5, 1996) was best known for playing tenor saxophone, though he was also fluent on the electric piano and organ. Harris also came up with the idea of the reed trumpet, playing one for the first time at The Newport Jazz Festival of 1970 to mostly negative critical feedback. His most well-known composition was “Freedom Jazz Dance”, recorded and popularized by Miles Davis in the 1960s.
For more information about Eddie Harris and to hear samples of his work, visit www.eddieharris.com.
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A little chilly in the morning, a little chilly at night, get yourself a Logan knit cap and everything will be all right. Available in Colt Necessities during 4th & 5th period lunch.
Seniors applying to the UCs: If you need help with your personal statement, sign up in the Career Center to attend a workshop here at Logan on Nov. 3.
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By Jasmine Verona, Courier Staff Writer
Oh, the irony. We thought only students can cause major problems at school, but the school itself has proved us wrong. Over the course of final semester of last year and first quarter of 2008 at James Logan High, many changes have occurred, few of them positive.
Numerous electives (Creative writing!) have been eliminated and the teaching staff has been reduced, leading to an overflow of students in nearly every classroom.
But before we get into the actual problems of the current school year, one major part of school that Logan messed up on was the schedules.
Posted by courier at 10:03 AM. Filed under: Opinion
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Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus fans
will need special glasses to see her
film in 3-d.
When movie critics talk about an action-adventure flick that really throws viewers into the picture, they often refer to it as a "roller-coaster ride."
It's been that way since 1952, when an amazing movie process called Cinerama — using a wraparound screen with a three-camera/three-projector array — was introduced with a production called "This Is Cinerama." The film's opening and most buzzed-about segment was a roller-coaster ride so realistic it made some viewers scream and sent others lurching for the exits in a fit of nausea.
Posted by courier at 09:15 AM. Filed under: Entertainment
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"Dead Space"
For: Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC
From: EA
ESRB Rating: Mature (blood and gore,
intense violence, strong language)
For something that so obviously wants to take video game horror to new frontiers, "Dead Space" isn't terribly frightening.
Or rather, that's what the opening sequence would have you believe.
Let there be no confusion: Some real scares pop up in "Space's" maiden hour, which provides a great introduction to what quickly establishes itself as one of gaming's most promising sci-fi universes. But that same period unleashes an abundance of ammunition and health packs _ considerably more than is needed to dispatch the nasty but rather weak mutants it tosses your way.
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From wikipedia:
b>Amy Euphemia Jacques Garvey (December 31, 1895–July 25, 1973), born to George Samuel and Charlotte Henrietta (South) Jacques, in Kingston, Jamaica.
Amy Jacques Garvey was one of the pioneer Black women journalists and publishers of the 20th century, a fact that is often overlooked by historians. She came to New York in 1917 and soon after became involved with publishing of
The Negro World newspaper in Harlem from its inception in August 1918. She became the second wife of
Negro World publisher, Pan-Africanist and UNIA-ACL President General Marcus Garvey when they married on July 27, 1922, having been Amy Ashwood's bridesmaid at Marcus' first wedding. During her tenure from 1924 to 1927 as a
Negro World Associate Editor, Amy Jacques Garvey added a page called "Our Women and What They Think". She is mother to Garvey's two sons, Marcus Jr. and Julius.
Read Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey, by Marcus Garvey, Amy Jacques Garvey, free from googlebooks.com.
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A little chilly in the morning, a little chilly at night, get yourself a Logan knit cap and everything will be all right. Available in Colt Necessities during 4th & 5th period lunch.
Seniors applying to the UCs: If you need help with your personal statement, sign up in the Career Center to attend a workshop here at Logan on Nov. 3.
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By Suzanne Wu and Alejandro Samaniego, Courier Staff Writers
This is the first in a series of articles spotlighting some of the colleges and universities Logan graduates may be considering attending.
Bowling Green State University is located in Ohio and is a four-year, public, coed University. The University is in a rural setting and offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Degrees. Activities that are available range from Drama, Bands, Radio Station, to Fraternities and Student Government groups. For more information about Bowling Green State University, visit their website at www.bgsu.edu.
Popular Majors:
* Education: 24%
* Business/Marketing: 14%
* Visual and Performing Arts: 8%
* English: 7%
* Health Professions: 7%
By Jamey Padojino, Courier Staff Writer
Admit it: we’re all anticipating this year’s election. Everywhere you go the latest news on Obama, McCain, Biden, and Palin can be seen and heard, loud and clear.
In less than two weeks voters all over America will be at the polls choosing the next president.
And while voters of Union City are checking off who they want to see in the White House, they will also vote on multiple measures, one of them being Measure UU.
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Rep. Fortney "Pete" Stark
Pete Stark visited Logan Live for an hour on Friday and gave students a chance to ask him questions.
Stark, a Democrat, is the member of the House of Representatives who represents the 13th Congressional District, which runs along the east side of the Bay and includes Union City. He has a degree in engineering from MIT and an MBA from UC Berkeley and served in the U.S. Air Force. He has been a member of congress since 1973, where he is a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, which deals with taxes, Medicare, Social Security, trade and public assistance. He currently has four daughters, three sons and eight grandchildren.
Posted by courier at 08:55 AM. Filed under: News
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By Chris Winn,
Courier Staff Writer
Chris Winn is a member of the Colts Varsity Football Team.
49-0
That was the final score Friday night when the Colts just destroyed the Mission San Jose Warriors. We had another dominating performance, holding Mission to just 42 total yards.
We also scored once on defense. And our offense moved the ball pretty well.
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LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
A little chilly in the morning, a little chilly at night, get yourself a Logan knit cap and everything will be all right. Available in Colt Necessities during 4th & 5th period lunch.
Juniors and Seniors, various public and private universities will be visiting Logan over the next 2 months. To see who is coming, and to be part of these presentations, sign up in the Career Center. The list is ever-changing, so be sure to check weekly.
Posted by courier at 05:08 AM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
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By Andrew Alcazar, Courier Sports Writer
Logan may have a losing record, at 3-4, but they are dominating in league, at 3-0. They record their second consecutive shutout with a 49-0 bashing over MSJ (0-7).
Quarterback Jonathon Willis started off his career day with a 30-yard touch down pass to Nate Medhane on the first play Logan had the ball. Willis came right back on his next pass with another touch down pass to Brandon Arnold, which quickly put Logan up 14-0.
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School Days by Jamie Maxfield, Courier Editor-in-Chief
The Adventures of Lorisa Kidd What?! by Lorisa Salvatin,
Courier Staff Cartoonist
Moving In, Falling Out by Chyna Cunningham, Courier Staff Cartoonist
The Tao of Sunday by Idy Tao, Courier Daily Editor
Look for Part Two on Halloween!
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By Jose Rodriguez, Courier Staff Writer
Gravity provided the power, but the racers and the crowd brought the energy last Saturday, as San Francisco hosted the annual Red Bull Soapbox Races.
The races lasted from 1:00-4:00p.m. It was all fun and games for the competitors, and even more fun for the spectators. The admission was free, with the exception of the parking meters. It was worth the time to travel to San Francisco and spend the day watching the races.
The funniest part of the event was the start. At the starting line the racers, got to show off the car and then do a little dance before pushing off and racing down hill.
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From wikipedia:
Emmett W. Chappelle (October 25, 1925) is a scientist and researcher who made valuable contributions in several fields: medicine, biology, food science, and astrochemistry.
Emmett Chappelle was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1925. Chappelle lived on a small farm which did not have electricity until he was twelve. He attended a one-room school for several years, but graduated from a small, segregated high school that was a part of the Phoenix Union High School District. He was the top graduate in his 25-student senior class.
Read more about Emmett Chappelle and his induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, free from Nasa.gov.
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Tapioca Express
1707 Decoto Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 487-1887
By Mia Tungol,
Courier Staff Writer
Tapioca Express offers a variety of drinks, delicious food, and simply a place to hang out.
When it comes to drinks, Tapioca Express has a wide selection. For example, they sell juices, flavored milk, milk tea, coffee, teas, shaved ice, and more. With their drinks, their customers are able to choose between what kind of extras they want added into the drink like boba or whipped cream for certain drinks like the snowbubble.
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By Chris Winn, Courier Staff Writer
Chris Winn is a member of the James Logan Colts Varsity Football Team
Homecoming…45-0
We just destroyed the American Eagles Friday night, improving our record to 2-0 in league, 2-4 overall. Despite the lopside victory in which I think we played well, we still made too many mistakes. If we were playing a better opponent, they might have made us pay.
Posted by courier at 09:56 AM. Filed under: Sports
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Ohlone College
43600 Mission Blvd.
Fremont
By Mei-Xin Yang
Courier Staff Writer
For the past 18 years, Ohlone College has held a flea market, the Ohlone College Super Flea Market, in the school's parking lot on the second Saturday of each month, throughout the year.
It is a great event to be experienced. At the flea market, you can find thousands of items at bargain prices. It is unique for those who are tired of shopping at the mall. You will get to talk to people, relax, and get a decent price. On the other hand, if you are thinking of cleaning out your house, and looking for a way to make some money for the items you no longer use, selling them at the flea market is be a great idea.
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LUNCH
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MVROP's Open House is this coming Thursday, October 23 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Check out all the different programs ROP offers as well as meet with the actual teachers.
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Estelle's storytellng highlighted
her opening set.,
Courier Staff Writer
Note: The Courier received free admission to this show, courtesy of the promoter.
San Jose State University's Event Center sure knows how to have a concert. After housing acts like Panic at the Disco and Weezer in the last two weeks, Saturday night's performers – Estelle, Gym Class Heroes, and The Roots - added to their busy gymnasium.
I arrived at the Event Center around 6 p.m. already seeing yards of people lining up, I make my way to will call. Getting my tickets rather easily and quickly, I decided to kill some time before the show instead of lining up on that surprisingly cold night. By 7 p.m. the lines disappeared and the caution tape on the staircases are ripped apart, so my guest and I climbed up to the venue.
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By Andrew Alcazar, Courier Sports Writer
Logan has been one big play away from having a better record than the 2-4 season they've got going, and on Friday night, they got numerous big plays as they routed American (0-6), 45-0. Logan put on a good show as the stands filled with a number of students and alumni.
Logan started the night off with a big play, as Brandon Arnold forced a fumble on the opening kick off and returned it for a touchdown. This was only the beginning to Arnold's great night, as on the next possession he rumbled into end zone for his second touchdown, to put Logan up 14-0.
Posted by courier at 09:49 AM. Filed under: Sports
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By Rick LaPlante,
New Haven Schools Public Information Officer
Statement from the Board President
The Board of Education is making progress in the selection process for a new Superintendent; however, we will have no announcement this week. We hope to have an announcement Oct. 31. We appreciate the patience of the New Haven community as we make a decision that is so critical to the education of our children.
-- Kevin W. Harper, Oct. 22, 2008
Board of Education Briefs
The Board of Education on Tuesday night received a report from the Division of Teaching and Learning on student achievement, highlighted by a presentation on how Hillview Crest Elementary achieved a remarkable 71-point on the Academic Performance Index (API).
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LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
MVROP's Open House is this coming Thursday, October 23 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Check out all the different programs ROP offers as well as meet with the actual teachers.
Juniors and Seniors, various public and private universities will be visiting Logan over the next 2 months. To see who is coming, and to be part of these presentations, sign up in the Career Center. The list is ever-changing, so be sure to check weekly.
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Courier Staff Report
The Courier returned to operation today after a five day hiatus, during which the online student newspaper moved to a new webhosting set-up.
"Audience growth at The Courier led us to move to a new web hosting service with a newfangled Virtual Server set-up that we think can handle our traffic," said Courier Advisor Patrick Hannigan. "We hoped the switch to the new set-up would be quick and painless, but it didn't turn out that way."
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Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
MVROP's Open House is this coming Thursday, October 23 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Check out all the different programs ROP offers as well as meet with the actual teachers.
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LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
MVROP's Open House is this coming Thursday, October 23 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Check out all the different programs ROP offers as well as meet with the actual teachers.
The Pumpkin Patch Dash, sponsored by Union City Leisure Services, that some of you were hoping to do for community service, has been CANCELED.
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From wikipedia:
LaWanda Page, born Alberta Peal (October 19, 1920 - September 14, 2002) was an American actress, perhaps best known for her portrayal of Aunt Esther in the 1970s sitcom Sanford and Son.
Raised in St Louis, Missouri, Page started her career in show business in small clubs, working as "The Bronze Goddess of Fire," an act which included her lighting cigarettes with her fingertips. She performed this routine on an episode of Sanford and Son, in which Fred held a circus in his front yard.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/lawanda-page-643589.html
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From wikipedia:
Ntozake Shange (pronounced En-toe-ZAHK-kay SHONG-gay) (born October 18, 1948) is an African American playwright, dancer, actor, director, author, lecturer, installation artist, and poet. As a self proclaimed black feminist, much of the content of her work addresses issues relating to race and feminism.
She is best-known for her Obie Award winning play
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf.
She also wrote
Betsey Brown, a novel about an African American girl who runs away from home. Among her honors and awards are fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, and a Pushcart Prize. Shange lives in Philadelphia.
Read more about Ntozake Shange, free from bridgesweb.com.
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Lerone Bennett, Jr. (born October 17, 1928) is an American scholar, author and historian.
Bennett was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi the son of late Lerone Bennett Sr. and Alma Reed. When he was young his family moved to Jackson, Mississippi. He is most notable for his work as an editor for Ebony Magazine and for two historical texts:
Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America, 1619-1962 and
Forced into Glory: Abraham Lincoln's White Dream. The former discusses the contributions of African Americans in the United States, while the latter questions President Abraham Lincoln's role as the "Great Emancipator." Bennett is an alumnus of Morehouse College. Mr. Bennett is also a distinguished member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Watch a video interview with Lerone Bennett, Jr., free from VisionaryProject.com.
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“Shake it ‘till it pops and drop it like it’s hot!” Come buy popcorn, both lunches, in front of the Career Center, $1 Large, 50¢ Small.
The Pumpkin Patch Dash, sponsored by Union City Leisure Services, that some of you were hoping to do for community service, has been CANCELED.
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Doll Domination
Pussycat Dolls
Interscope Records
The Pussycat Dolls are storming the music charts with their sophomore album-
Doll Domination, released on September 23.
Three years and a sophomore album later the Dolls-Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton, and Kimberly Wyatt continue to top the music charts. Their first single, "When I grow Up" has reached the Top 10 in 16 countries and has also snagged them their second MTV video music award Moonman.
Drop by The Courier's office in room 509 for a free Pussycat Dolls poster or sticker, while very limited supplies last.
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LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
National Guard recruiters will be in Colt Court today during lunch.
“Shake it ‘till it pops and drop it like it’s hot!” Come buy popcorn, both lunches, in front of the Career Center, $1 Large, 50¢ Small.
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Wild Meat and the Bully Burgers
by Lois-Ann Yamanaka
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Harvest Books (April 15, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0156004836
ISBN-13: 978-0156004831
By Chyna Cunningham, Courier Staff Writer
Wild meat and the Bully Burgers by Lois-Ann Yamanaka, in my opinion, is a fine example of what every book should contain. It’ll make you laugh, cry, and it’s plentiful with imagery.
The story takes place in Hawaii in the town called Hilo during the 1970s. The main character, which is also telling the story, is named Lovey Nariyoshi. She’s a Japanese-American girl who goes through many struggles like poverty, school bullies, and backbreaking work on a macadamia nut plantation, all while trying to find an identity of her own on the haole (Caucasian) infested island.
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Weekly Reader:
Sweep: Book of shadows
Book of Shadows: Book One (Sweep)
by Cate Tiernan
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Puffin (March 22, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0142409863
ISBN-13: 978-0142409862“‘I banish limitations!’ I blurted out, unsure where the words had sprung from or why they felt right. Then it happened. As if obeying a director’s cue, we threw our hands apart from one another, up in the air, and stopped where we stood. In the next instant I felt a piercing pain in my chest, as if my skin literally ripped open. I gasped, clutched my chest, and stumbled. ‘What’s with her?’ I heard Raven say as I sank to my knees, pressing hard on the center of my chest. I felt dizzy, sick, and embarrassed.”
Have you ever felt there was more to you than you knew? Well, anything’s possible.
In
Book of Shadows: Book One (Sweep) a novel by
Cate Tiernan, Morgan Rowlands is a junior in high school, and on the first day of school her best friend Bree Warren greets her outside the school gates. They're talking about their summers when Bree’s boyfriend comes over. Bree tells him to go ahead into the school while she chats with Morgan. When the two of them are talking, a new student enters though the front door of the school.
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Don Montoya
Courier Photo
Veteran administrator Kathy Moniz, Executive Director of Student Services for the New Haven Unified School District, announced today she has accepted a position in the San Juan Unified School District, closer to her Sacramento-area home.
Former James Logan High School Principal Don Montoya will take over as Acting Executive Director of Student Services, pending approval from the Board of Education, until a permanent replacement is hired, Interim Superintendent David Pava said.
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LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
Tomorrow is the LAST day to buy your PSAT tickets sold at lunch in the Career Center.
Army recruiters will be in Colt Court today during lunch.
Juniors and Seniors, various public and private universities will be visiting Logan over the next 2 months. To see who is coming, and to be part of these presentations, sign up in the Career Center. The list is ever-changing, so be sure to check weekly.
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ROCK BAND 2
Grade: B
For Xbox 360 (also on PlayStation 3 and Wii).
Rated for ages 13 and up. $59.
GETTING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER: If Rock Band had never existed, then Rock Band 2 would be an unqualified smash. The new songs, wireless instruments and superb online play are substantial improvements over the original. But if you already own the original, RB2 isn't an automatic purchase.
THE MORE THINGS CHANGE: Rock Band 2 will feel familiar to fans of the first game, from the menus to the game-play. It took me a few songs to remind my fingers how everything worked, but I was soon jamming to newly added tunes such as "Eye of the Tiger" and "Spirit in the Sky."
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By Joe Crawford
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MCT)
ST. LOUIS — His job seems a little zany.
Dan Moran's daily grind involves trying to get monkeys to move objects using only their brains.
But it's not telepathy — it's science. And Moran says he's making progress that could have serious implications in the medical community.
The professor of biomedical engineering and neurobiology at Washington University told an audience at the St. Louis Science Center on Sunday morning it might not be long before his research can be used to help humans suffering from paralysis.
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From the University of Minnesota, Mankato:
Allison Davis led a long thoughtful life trying to help many others along on his journey. It all started on October 14, 1902, when William Allison Davis was born to John and Gabrielle Davis. They raised him on a farm in Virginia with his two siblings, Dorothy and John Jr. By the time he was a teenager the family moved to Washington DC. As a young child Allison Davis felt that he had to do something about the discrimination towards African Americans, so he devoted his life to trying to make a difference among the equal treatment children of different races.
Visit the Allen Davis Garden online.
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LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
“Shake it ‘till it pops and drop it like it’s hot!” Come buy popcorn, both lunches, in front of the Career Center. $1 Large, 50¢ Small.
Happy Birthday to our 34th President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, born this day in 1890.
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By Chris Winn,
Courier Staff Writer
Chris Winn is a member of the James Logan Colts Varsity football team.
One win, four losses.
That’s the record of the James Logan Colts heading into league play. Yeah, we're 1-0 in league already, so at least that’s one positive for our team. But I don’t know: 1-4 is pretty depressing to me. In case you haven’t realized from that, we lost Thursday night against Berkeley. It was another close game, but we just weren’t able to pull it out. We just weren’t able to score enough points on offense or stop them when we needed to on defense. And a few questionable coaching decisions didn’t help. The final score was 13-9.
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Edith Spurlock Sampson (13 October 1901? – 8 October 1979) was an American lawyer and judge, and the first Black U.S. delegate appointed to the United Nations.
Sampson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. to Louis Spurlock and Elizabeth A. McGruder. Despite family financial difficulties, she graduated from Peabody High School in Pittsburgh. She then went to work for Associated Charities, and studied at the New York School of Social Work. One of her instructors, George Kirchwey of Columbia, encouraged her to become an attorney. She studied law while working as a social worker in Chicago, taking night courses at John Marshall Law School, from 1922 to 1925.
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By Andrew Alcazar, Courier Sports Writer
The James Logan Varsity Football team(1-4), coming off their first win of the season last week against Newark, felt they had turned the corner. Plus, they were playing in front of a big crowd and on Comcast Sports Net, so this game was expected to be a good game and it was.
However, the Colts lost.
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By Melissa M. Scallan
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)
BILOXI, Miss. — Elementary and high schools must educate students so they can compete globally, not just locally, Mississippi Superintendent of Education Hank Bounds said Friday. He said an important part of education today includes economics.
Bounds was the keynote speaker at the National Council on Economic Education's annual conference, and he said students need to learn about the economy beginning in kindergarten.
"Economic education can't be a one-shot deal," he said. "I would consider good economic skills to be as important as any other work-force skills."
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LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
Shredded beef? Grilled chicken? Rice and beans? Sound good??? All this and more, Friday night at the football game. Support the Boys’ Soccer program at the snack bar.
Juniors & Seniors: If you have not yet signed up to attend a college presentation coming to our campus, stop by the Career Center and get on the list.
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From wikipedia:
Ann Petry (October 12, 1908 – April 28, 1997) was an African American author.
Ann Lane was born as the youngest of three daughters to Peter Clark Lane and Bertha James Lane in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Her parents belonged to the Black minority of the small town. Her father was a pharmacist and her mother was a shop owner, chiropodist, and hairdresser. Ann and her sister were raised “in the classic New England tradition: a study in efficiency, thrift, and utility (…) They were filled with ambitions that they might not have entertained had they lived in a city along with thousands of poor blacks stuck in demeaning jobs.”
Read more about Ann Petry, free from Department of English at the University of Minnesota.
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Grief,
by Oscar Gustave Rejlander, 1864,
Courier Daily Editor
One of the problems some teens face is the death of parents, which deeply affects the survivors' moods, attitudes and general outlook on life. The reason I know is that my mother recently died of lung disease.
Being a teen or a young child, it is hard to see your parent suffer through so much pain and misery. It is very hard to adjust to new way of living without a parent, not knowing what to do.
People tell you to stay strong, but it’s hard to when so many things are going through your mind. Death is a natural thing of life, but when a loved one dies it's like a nightmare that you haven’t awakened from yet.
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By Jessika Robinson,
Courier Staff Writer
For homecoming, an extreme make over it is not necessary when all the great tools for a fabulous formal look are at your fingertips.
The first thing you need is perfect lips. Make up artist Bobbi Brown says that the perfect lips shade is two colors darker than your natural lip shade. When picking your lipstick use this tip to get the perfect one. Don’t forget to carry a lip-gloss or lipstick in your purse for touch up through out the night.
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By Mei-Xin Yang
Courier Staff Writer
Fleet Week, a spectacular weekend family event featuring precision flying over the San Francisco Bay by Navy's Blue Angels and the Canadian Snowbirds , a parade of Navy ships, ship tours and other exciting events, starts in earnest today.
According to the
Fleet Week website, Fleet Week got it's start in May 1908, when the "Great White Fleet" of 16 US Navy battleships, all painted white, with dozens of escorts and 14,000 sailors, entered San Francisco Bay in a demonstration of the U.S.'s naval might. Back then, the fleet remained in San Francisco for two months, departing in July for Hawaii and the remainder of its 14-month tour of the world.
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Chef Peking
515 Veterans Blvd., Redwood City 650.368.7815
Mon-Sat: 11am - 9:30pm, Sunday: 11:30am - 9pm,
Courier Staff Writer
A longtime favorite of the peninsula community, Chef Peking offers some tasty chinese dishes that come with an affordable tab.
At Chef Peking's you can dine in, take out, banquet, or even have your food catered. Chef Peking is a family run restaurant that offers very friendly service and great tasting food. For customers dining alone or families dining together, there are specials that can be purchased throughout the day for one solid price that come with the soup of the day, an eggroll, pork fried rice, and any one item of your choice. (For family dinners the portions are increased and for every person an additional item is added)
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By Mia-Ashley Tungol
Courier Staff Writer
While I was at Great Mall in Milpitas on Sunday, I had a sudden craving for Starbucks. As my friend and I walked in, we saw many people in line, or simply enjoying their drinks with some company.
Starbucks offers various frappuccinos, coffees, and expressos to satisfy the needs of its customers. They also have juices, teas, and hot chocolate for those who would prefer non-coffee drinks.
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From the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute:
Two extraordinary activists of their respective times resided within three blocks of each other in the Anacostia section of the District of Columbia: the great nineteenth century pioneer, Frederick Douglass, last lived in the Cedar Hill neighborhood; Frederick Douglass Patterson (October 10, 1901 - April 26, 1988), a namesake to the former slave, was born in the BuenaVista Heights neighborhood. Not only did Frederick Douglass Patterson take on the philosopher’s name, but he was also similarly imbued with a gift for launching sweeping societal advancements.
Visit the United Negro College Fund website.
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By Jonathan S. Landay, Warren P. Strobel and Nancy A. Youssef
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)
WASHINGTON — A nearly completed high-level U.S. intelligence analysis warns that unresolved ethnic and sectarian tensions in Iraq could unleash a new wave of violence, potentially reversing the major security and political gains achieved over the last year.
U.S. officials familiar with the new National Intelligence Estimate said they were unsure when the top-secret report would be completed and whether it would be published before the Nov. 4 presidential election.
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By Greg Kot
Chicago Tribune (MCT)
A lot of Oasis naysayers get hung up on originality.
OK, let's all admit that Oasis is the Puff Daddy of rock bands. Like the hip-hop impresario, the quintet from Manchester, England, appropriates sounds, lyrics and ideas from giant hitmakers of the past (most notably the Beatles) and turns them into new anthems for a generation that doesn't know or doesn't care whom Noel and Liam Gallagher are ripping off. They've been sued successfully by artists such as Neil Innes and the New Seekers for stealing melodies, but so what? Every band rips off somebody else to some degree; Oasis just happens to be pilfering from the biggest rock band of all time.
Oasis has bigger problems than a lack of originality on its seventh album, "Dig Out Your Soul" (Reprise), which came out Tuesday.
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By Rohan Kumar, Courier Staff Writer
Despite what some teachers apparently believe, the James Logan Career Center isn’t a magical portal where students can log on to their personal email accounts, accounts they are blocked from accessing on most student-accessible school computers.
Last year, students were able to get on their personal Gmail accounts to use them to retrieve written assignments they've sent themselves, but not Yahoo or Hotmail, through the school's student-accessible computers, but now the school blocks Gmail on student computers, as well. So, as an alternative, some teachers are sending their students to the Career Center, assuming that yahoo email will work on those computers. This, however, is false, and the stream of students who come to the Career Center to try is proving burdensome to the center's staff.
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The Roots will perform, along with Gym
Class Heroes and Estelle, at the San Jose
Event Center, Oct. 13.
The Roots, Gym Class Heroes, and Estelle, three big names is hip-hop are having a concert next Saturday at San Jose State's Event Center. To be honest, I'm still psyched for this concert even though my editors handed me this assignment hours ago.
The Roots got their start at the Philadelphia HS for the Creative Arts in the late '80's, having released eight albums to this date. Noted for having a jazzy and instrument-based sound, they are influenced by and have worked with artists like Jay-Z, Roy Ayers, and Cody Chesnutt. My favorite song of theirs being "Birthday Girl" featuring Patrick Stump.
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LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
Students looking for some extra community service hours, see Mrs. Hart in the Career Center. She is recruiting for Logan teachers in need of after school help.
Juniors & Seniors: If you have not yet signed up to attend a college presentation coming to our campus, stop by the Career Center and get on the list.
All classes, come out to Colt Court to nominate your Homecoming Court on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
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By Brandie Moore, Courier Book Editor
Since this CD is a compilation of various artist's work, I'll review each track individually:
Track 1:
Carrie Underwood-“All-American Girl”
I really like Carrie Underwood’s music, but, as good as this song may be, her voice sounds like it’s trying way too hard to reach those high notes. Even with the cracking voice, this is a beautiful father-daughter song.
Track 2: Rascal Flatts-“Winner at a Losing Game”
I can honestly say that this is NOT one of their best. This song is a real downer. I’ve heard many of their songs, but this is not the one that should be one the top 20 country songs. Don’t get me wrong; it has a pretty melody, too, but it’s not their greatest.
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By Rick LaPlante, New Haven Schools Public Information Officer
The Board of Education on Tuesday night received information from the Division of Teaching and Learning on how instructional coaching is impacting student achievement and helping build more collaborative cultures in our schools.
Principal Tracie Noriega and literacy coaches Rachel Saucedo and Colleen Paltrineri explained how instructional coaching works at Alvarado Elementary School, specifically with the implementation of Writing Workshop. The Board viewed video clips in which Ms. Saucedo modeled classroom management and Mr. Paltrineri gave vocabulary instruction during a Writing Workshop lesson.
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LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
Come to the potluck Afghan Club is hosting in celebration of eid in Room 67 today! $3 admission to get in, everyone welcome!
Want community service and fun at the same time? Then come to the Interact meeting today after school in Room 84. New members are always welcome.
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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Harper Perennial (June 19, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060934719
ISBN-13: 978-0060934712“Her eyes were red and raw. Her hair was so fair it was almost white, her dress was of blue silk which shimmered in the candle-light. She glittered as she sat there. ‘Please don’t throw anymore mud at me,’ pleaded Tristran. ‘Look. I didn’t mean to disturb you. It’s just there’s a star fallen somewhere around here, and I have to get it back before the candle burns out.’ ‘I broke my leg,’ said the young lady. ‘I’m sorry, of course,’ said Tristran. ‘But the star.’ ‘I broke my leg,’ she told him sadly, ‘when I fell’ and with that, she heaved her lump of mud at him. Glittering dust fell from her arm, as it moved. The clot of mud hit Tristran on the chest. ‘Go away,’ she sobbed, burying her face in her arms. ‘Go away and leave me alone.’ ‘You’re the star,’ said Tristran, comprehension dawning.”
In the expository first chapter of Neil Gaiman's amazing novel,
Stardust, we learn about Dunstan Thorn and and the events that set the stage for the ensuing adventure story Gaiman tells. Every nine years on May Day the people of the town of Wall are able to go though the wall for which the town is named into the magical world of Faerie. There, Dunstan meets an old tall man who tells Dunstan that he’ll help find Dunstan’s heart’s desire.
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By Scott Duke Harris
San Jose Mercury News (MCT)
SAN JOSE, Calif. — YouTube made a splash last fall when CNN engaged the video-sharing Web site to show mainstream Americans posing questions to candidates in the presidential primaries. Now the "social news" site Digg is bidding to enter the national psyche as well.
Backed by a fresh round of $28.7 million in venture funding last month, San Francisco-based Digg is embarking on a major expansion that aims to substantially raise the profile and reach of the 4-year-old start-up that claims more than 30 million unique visitors a month. Plans call for expansion domestically and globally, adding several new languages.
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By Lisa M. Krieger
San Jose Mercury News (MCT)
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Stanford University will construct a new stem cell research center, thanks to a $75 million gift from Atherton-based alum and philanthropist Lorry I. Lokey, founder of the Business Wire.
Lokey's gift to the school of medicine, announced Monday, will help build a 200,000-square-foot facility that will be known as the Lorry I. Lokey Stem Cell Research Building. The modern, four-story building along Campus Drive will house 350 scientists working together to capture the power of these cells in treating diseases as diverse as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
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"TNA Impact!"
Reviewed for: Xbox 360 and Playstation 3
Also available for: Playstation 2
From: Midway
ESRB Rating: Teen (alcohol reference,
mild language, suggestive themes,
violence)
Nearly eight years have vanished since the final Nintendo 64 wrestling game hit shelves, and the demand for a more modern representation of what made those games so much fun has only increased as hopes for such a thing have continually faded.
To its credit, "TNA Impact!" appears to be trying. Like the N64 games — and increasingly unlike THQ's competing "Smackdown" games — "Impact" prioritizes speed and accessibility with an arcade-style wrestling engine that's immediately easy to figure out. "Impact" doesn't match the N64 games button for button, but the philosophical parallels are everywhere.
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By Chris Winn, Courier Staff Writer
Chris Winn is a member of the James Logan Varsity Football Team
FINALLY!!!!!!
The James Logan Colts recorded their first win Friday night against the Newark Memorial Cougars. It felt so great to win especially against one of our biggest rivals. Our defense had another dominating performance holding Newark to just 3 points. And our offense put drives together scoring 17 points, with the help of a kick off return for a touchdown to start the second half.
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LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
Volunteers are needed for the 2008 Paddy Palooza Festival! What is it, you ask? Paddy Palooza is a festival for teens featuring live bands, guitar competitions, art displays and more. Pick up a flyer in the Career Center. The festival is this coming Saturday.
If you are interested in participating in the November 4th election process and earn community service hours, then pick up a flyer in the Career Center.
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From wikipedia:
Henri Christophe (October 6, 1767 – October 8, 1820) became a career officer and general in the military forces that became the Haïtian Army, leading the rebellion and achieving independence for Haiti. Creating a separate nation in the north, Christophe was elected President of the State of Haiti on February 17, 1807. He then created a kingdom in the north, where he was proclaimed Henri I, King of Haïti on March 26, 1811. Christophe committed suicide on October 8, 1820.
Read more about Henri Christophe, free from nathanielturner.com.
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By Andrew Alcazar, Courier Sports Writer
After struggling through one the hardest non-league schedules this year, James Logan (1-3) is happy that league play has started because they have dominated it in the past years. They went up against Mission Valley Athletic L eague rival Newark (3-2), Friday night and capitalized on their chance to take a step toward another MVAL crown.
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LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
More Halloween fun! Volunteer for Leisure Services’ Pumpkin Patch Dash and/or their Halloween carnival. Information flyers are available in the Career Center.
Volunteers are needed for the 2008 Paddy Palooza Festival! What is it, you ask? Paddy Palooza is a festival for teens featuring live bands, guitar competitions, art displays and more. Pick up a flyer in the Career Center. The festival is this coming Saturday.
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Sign at a Bruce Springsteen concert
and rally in support of Democratic presidential
candidate Sen. Barack Obama in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, Saturday.
(David Swanson/Philadelphia Inquirer/MCT)
WASHINGTON — In a presidential race marked by unexpected twists, turns and slips, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama enter the last 30 days of the campaign with Obama clinging to a small but significant lead and McCain anxious to change the subject and shake up the dynamic.
The final phase of the general election comes during perhaps the worst economic period in the nation's history since the Great Depression. While the economic system is in turmoil, the military is under strain too, fighting two wars simultaneously. A sweeping majority of the electorate believes the country is on the wrong track, and public sentiment toward the outgoing administration appears to verge on contempt.
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School Days by Jamie Maxfield, Courier Editor in Chief
Sen's Savage by Chyna Cunningham, Courier Comics
The Tao of Sunday by Idy Tao,
Courier Daily Editor
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By Trudy Rubin
The Philadelphia Inquirer (MCT)
This week's financial implosion has shifted attention away from foreign policy in the presidential contest.
Neither candidate has been inspiring in this arena. But we have only two choices. So who can best dig America out from the mess President Bush's foreign policy has made?
John McCain is campaigning on experience; one can only wish Barack Obama had more. Yet the next president will confront global challenges far different from those with which the aging Arizonan is familiar.
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By Sequoia Sinclair, Courier Staff Writer
Homo, faggot, queer… that’s gay.
We hear those words more often than we should. Homosexuals are teased, put down, insulted and misrepresented in school and general society, simply because their sexuality differs from those of the familiar “straight” population. While there has been more tolerance of gays in society in recent years, the public views of gays and lesbians are still degrading and dehumanizing.
Yes, despite improvements, magazines, television, and the internet, still promote a revolting view of the gay “lifestyle.” Stereotypes of homosexual men as effeminate and hypersexual, or lesbians as orgiastic sluts, still dominate.
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U.S. Government image
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on the first day of Shawwal (the tenth month of the Islamic calendar) and following the month of Ramadan. Muslims mark the beginning of this month with the sighting of the new crescent. Followers give thanks to Allah for helping them fulfill their spiritual obligations prior to Eid. It is also a day of remembrance as Muslims glorify Allah and His favors. Furthermore, Eid is a day of forgiveness because Muslims sincerely and whole-heartedly pray for forgiveness of their sins.
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(510) 683-8800
43785 Boscell Road, Fremont
Sun-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm
Fri-Sat 11:30am-1:00 am
By Mei Xin Yang, Courier Staff Writer
A couple of days ago, I went to Costco with my parents. As we finished shopping, I saw the new fancy Japanese restaurant call "Kaenyama" located next to the Yoswirl yogurt shop. I immediately asked my mom to let us have dinner there. As we walked in the restaurant, we were attracted by the elegant decorations- a nice bar, a waterfall, several teppanyaki tables and the corridor with lights on the ground guiding us the way to the bathroom.
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Blondie's Pizza
2340 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, Ca.
Blondie's Pizza serves salads, assorted sodas, teas, beers, and some really great pizza.
As far as pizza goes, it's sold whole and by the slice. If you're buying a whole pizza, they come in 12" (medium), 16" (large), and 18" (giant). Blondie's has cheese, pepperoni, and vegetarian pizza along with a 1, 2, or 3 topping pizza, and "The Carnivore" which comes with three meats and three vegetables. You can have pesto, tomato, or white garlic sauce and you can choose whether you want Blondie's thick or New York thin crust. Their toppings include, extra cheese, pepperoni, salami, sausage, roasted garlic tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, black olives, green pepper, and pineapple.
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The minaret at the Great
Mosque of Xi'an, China
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Ramadan, which ended this week, is not only a time to fast and abstain from bad habits, but also an opportunity to spend more time with your family.
When the family wakes up at dawn to eat, called “Sehar,” the women of the household usually prepare a huge breakfast. They cook eggs, freshly baked bread, sweets, tea, and much more. Everyone congregates in the dining room to have a full-fledged feast. Over Sehar, the family may also talk about their plans for the day. After enjoying a delicious meal, they wash up and gather to pray together. Soon after prayer, the family may go back to sleep for a little while, or get ready for their day.
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Cold Stone Creamery
30985 Courthouse Dr
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 477-9520
Cold Stone Creamery has a clean environment, somewhat affordable pricing, and delicious ice cream.
Last Thursday, a friend told me that Cold Stone Creamery was giving out free ice cream after 5 PM. My friends and I decided to go to the Cold Stone located in Union Landing. We expected a long line, and we were right. Luckily, the line was going by quickly. However, what we didn't know was that customers only had two choices of ice cream: marshmallow or nutter butter.
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By Kevin G. Hall and Dave Montgomery
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)
WASHINGTON — In a historic vote, the Senate approved a massive $700 billion rescue plan for the nation's finance system Wednesday night, but only after tacking on another $110 billion in tax breaks to lure votes from both parties.
A strong bipartisan majority rallied behind the controversial Wall Street bailout package, passing it by 74-25.
The vote sends the measure to an uncertain fate in the House of Representatives, where lawmakers rejected the original version on Monday, 228-205. A new House vote is expected on Friday, and many lawmakers in both parties there remain opposed to it.
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LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
Juniors and Seniors, various public and private universities will be visiting Logan over the next 2 months. To see who is coming, and to be part of these presentations, sign up in the Career Center. The list is ever-changing, so be sure to check weekly.
Posted by courier at 07:15 PM. Filed under: Daily Bulletin
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By Jenelle Gallardo,Courier Staff Writer
Following 2007's
Punk Goes Acoustic 2, the minds at Fearless Records unleashed
Punk Goes Crunk last April. Artists like New Found Glory, Say Anything, The Maine, and The Devil Wears Prada, just to name a few try at covers of popular songs like Akon's "I wanna Love You", Outkast's "Hey Ya!", and 2Pac's "California Love".
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Angela Luo
Hello fellow classmates and friends. First, I would like to thank you all for your participation on Club Recruitment day and Peace day. I hope you learned more abut our clubs and even joined a few. Here’s an update of current ASB activities:
The dress code committee is still working on recommendations for a fair and appropriate revision of the current dress code with Ms. Billingsey. If you would like to suggest any reasons to why we should allow hats, tube tops, spaghetti straps, tank tops, etc., please notify me, Angela Luo or Cody Harper in Room 67 during lunch. If we are not there, feel free to leave a note with Mr. Rojas, our activities director.
Posted by courier at 11:29 AM. Filed under: ASB News
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By Jamey Padojino, Courier Staff Writer
One of the newest pop-rock groups,
Clique Girlz, prove to be different from their counterpart Disney Channel celebrities. The difference: the group comprised of sisters Paris and Destinee Monroe and best friend Ariel Moore have voices far beyond their years.
The girls’ ages range from 12 to 14 years old making them younger than their Disney Channel counterparts, but their talent is what makes them worthy of a listen.
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From wikipedia:
Nat Turner (Nathaniel Turner, October 2, 1800 – November 11, 1831) was an American slave who started the largest slave rebellion in the antebellum southern United States, in Southampton County, Virginia. His methodical slaughter of white civilians during the uprising makes his legacy controversial. At birth he was not given a surname, but was recorded solely by his given name, Nat. In accordance with a common practice, he was often called by the surname of his owner, Samuel Turner.
Read more about Nat Turner's rebellion, free from PBS.org.
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LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Beef Teriyaki, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.
MISCELLANEOUS
Eastin Elementary needs student volunteers to help younger students with homework and play games during their PTC meeting. Info flyers are in the Career Center.
Want to help your fellow students succeed in school? Then volunteer as a tutor with Logan’s before and after school tutoring program to begin this Saturday, October 4th, earning Community Service. All subjects needed. Essential subjects are chemistry and math. The before school program will operate Monday thru Friday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and after school Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 8:30 – 12:30. Choose the days and times that fit your schedule. Interested? Want more info? Then come by this week, before school, to Room 77 and talk with Mr. Caruso.
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By Cait Baca, Courier Staff Writer
Logan students celebrated a Day of Peace at school Sept. 20th. Tomorrow they'll have a chance to celebrate another special day declared by the United Nations, because October 2 is International Day of Non-Violence.
During both lunches, Colt Court was the spot to be on "Peace Day". Students invoked peace by contributing to the a gigantic banner of painted hand prints. The Logan event was sponsored and organized by Logan Leadership.
Visit the Day of Peace website.
Posted by courier at 11:39 AM. Filed under: News
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Principal Billingsley interviewed
on Logan Live. Click to watch it
via YouTube
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By Jessica Stewart, Courier Editor-in-Chief
Last Friday, Logan’s new principal, Judy Billingsley, appeared on Logan Live for a special interview. I give her props for knowing plenty of information about the school, but that does not make up for the fact that she spent the whole interview deflecting blame onto other people and making herself seem great.
Don’t get me wrong, Billingsley could very well be great, I don’t know, but it annoyed me that she could sit there and praise herself while blaming the school’s problems on other people. She’s the new principal, for goodness sakes’, so she needs to admit to some of the mistakes and not go looking for scapegoats.
Posted by courier at 10:56 AM. Filed under: Opinion
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Gingerbread by Rachel Cohn
Reading level: Young Adult
Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's
Publishing; 1st edition (March 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0689843372
ISBN-13: 978-0689843372"I have promised to be a model citizen daughter . . . but enough is enough . . . Delia and I are planning a party at Wallace and Shrimp's house and I am spending the night whether Sid and Nancy notice or not. I will be as wild as I wanna be”.
I’ll be honest, I did not choose to read this book, I just picked this book off the shelf at the library for a quick read required for English class. Little did I know that this book would become one of my favorites. The author is also a co-writer for the upcoming movie
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, a movie I’ve been anticipating to see since I saw an ad a few months ago. Starring Michael Cera (
Superbad and
Juno) and Kat Dennings (
The House Bunny and
The 40 Year Old Virgin).
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Frostbite by Richelle Mead
Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Razorbill (April 10, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595141758
ISBN-13: 978-1595141750,
Courier Book Editor
"I steeped on the doorway, standing in the path of sunlight that had been cast inside by opening the door. My eyes adjusted from the sun into the dimness within. Wind swirled through the open patio, dancing with the curtains around me. I was in the living room. It had all the ordinary items one might expect. Couches. TV. A rocking chair. And a body. It was a woman. She lay on her back in front of the TV, her dark hair spilling on the floor around her. Her wide eyes stared upward blankly, her face pale, too pale even for a Mori. For a moment I thought her long hair was covering her neck, too, until I realized that the darkness across her skin was bloodùdried blood. Her throat had been ripped out."
Dark, romantic, sad, and beautiful.
Richelle Mead has done it again!
Frostbite is just as good if not better then the first book,
Vampire Academy. Just as I said in my review of
Vampire Academy last Wednesday, if you are a big fan of
Twilight or just think it's a good story, then I strongly believe that you'll love these books.
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From wikipedia:
John Brown Russwurm (1799-1851) was an African American abolitionist from Jamaica, known for his newspaper,
Freedom's Journal. He moved from the United States to govern the Maryland section of an African American colony in Liberia, dying there in 1851.
Russwurm was born on October 1st, 1799, in Port Antonio, Jamaica to a white merchant father and an unknown black slave. The family stayed in Jamaica until 1807 when Russwurm was sent to Quebec for his education. In 1812, father and son moved to Portland, Maine, where the elder Russwurm married widower Susan Blanchard in 1813. Blanchard (now Russwurm) insisted her husband grant 'John Brown', as he was then known, his full birth name. His father did so, and the now named 'John Brown Russwurm' lived with his father, stepmother and her children from a previous marriage, accepted as part of the family. The elder Russwurm died in 1815 but his son stayed close to his stepmother, even after she re-married to become Susan Hawes.
Read Freedom's Journal, free from wisconsinhistory.org.
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