The James Logan Courier

By Billy O'Keefe
McClatchy-Tribune (MCT)
"Pushmo"

Though it took its sweet time, a stream of exciting original games is trickling onto Nintendo's new handheld. Elsewhere, and following an even longer wait, Nintendo's downloadable portable games channel is finally finding a groove.

No game embodies the light at the end of both tunnels quite so perfectly as "Pushmo," a $7 gem that also ranks among the best puzzle games to appear on any platform this past year.

In "Pushmo," the goal of each level is to rescue a kid who's stuck atop a structure and has no safe way to get down. You play as Mallo, and you have complete control of his running and jumping prowess.

By Paul Tran, Courier Staff Writer

When reaching adolescence, it’s natural for teenagers to start feeling lonely. When you begin to develop your own ideas, you can begin to think that nobody understands you, or that you don’t belong. Students find different methods to deal with this feeling, ranging from subtle to aggressive, and unhealthy to harmful.

When asked about their experiences with loneliness, Ariy Castro, a Junior, said, “When I first moved here, I had no friends, so I would spend my days stuffing my face with Cheez-its and watching re-runs of Degrassi,” and Katelin Kasilag, also a Junior, said, “I listen to sad music and eat lots of ice cream. Pretty much what I do on my period.”

From wikipedia:
ZaSu Pitts (January 3, 1894– June 7, 1963) was an American actress who starred in many silent dramas and comedies, transitioning to comedy sound films.

ZaSu Pitts was born in Parsons, Kansas to Rulandus and Nellie (Shay) Pitts; she was the third of four children. Her father, who had lost a leg while serving in the 76th New York Infantry Regiment in the Civil War, had settled the family in Kansas by the time ZaSu was born.

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