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Sundancers update
October 5, 2011 • Katy Burley, Staffer
Filed under Club Updates
Sundancers this year are greater than ever, both in numbers and in spirit. With the past few years in the low thirties, they now add 55 more members to the team. A bigger team means bigger possibilities. More girls means more friendships and hardships. For some people, getting along with the other members... Read more »
Why “Watch The Throne” kills “Tha Carter IV”
October 5, 2011 • Jordan Pasayan, Video Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Weezy (Lil Wayne) and Drizzy (Drake), or Yeezy (Kanye) and H.O.V.A (Jay-Z). Young Money vs. G.O.O.D. Music. The match is set and the gloves have been taken off as each has released a new CD for this year – Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter IV,” and the Jay-Z/Kanye collaboration “Watch... Read more »
Liven up parking spots
October 5, 2011 • Calvin Lemley, News Editor
Filed under Opinions
There are many things to look forwards to as a senior. One thing among the many is the opportunity to buy a parking spot of your own and paint it. All the hassle of finding a parking spot before class that isn’t ridiculously far away is gone in one fell swoop. There’s just one issue with... Read more »
Friday nights
October 5, 2011 • Madison Terry, Staffer
Filed under News
Have you ever had to play “Endless Love” more times than you’ve heard your ultimate favorite song in a lifetime? Band and Drumline know the feeling. Cheerleaders, Sundancers and band…it’s a different Friday night for everyone. “It’s really stressful, because... Read more »
Allergic to life
October 5, 2011 • Oscar Araujo, Staffer
Filed under Features
Having seasonal allergies is a nightmare. An even worse scenario is when you’re an animal fanatic but you are allergic to your own pet. Can you imagine not being able to lie in the grass with your friends due to the possibility of getting an allergic reaction? When you are asked to play a sport... Read more »
Martin modifications
October 5, 2011 • Nida Laheji, Staffer
Filed under Features
If you had the power to change one thing about Martin what would it be? Would you want to be able to skate around the hallways like in movies, totally omit the idea of tests, or maybe to not be so forced to wear IDs? We all have our ideas. There are some students and even some teachers who think so... Read more »
Vendy Awards
October 5, 2011 • Tyler VanSkiver, Staffer
Filed under Entertainment
Welcome to the inaugural Vendy Awards! Today we will be celebrating the best vending machines around Martin. We’ve already received all of the winning envelopes and the voting is now closed. Our first category is Salty Snacks, and the nominees are: 1) Chex Mix 2) Peanuts 3) BBQ Lays 4) Cheese Crackers And... Read more »
Big time break
October 5, 2011 • Lily Hill, Staffer
Filed under Sports
It felt as though his heart would soon burst through his chest. He heard the blatant pop, and felt as if a 10-ton truck had just crushed his leg and his dreams of playing football junior year. He laid there motionless, unable to think. Junior Demetri Gildon played football, his favorite sport, for over... Read more »
Do da dare
October 5, 2011 • Lily Hill, Staffer
Filed under News
Last year, Martin hosted the now-famous Lip Dub. It was a school-wide event where students got together and thought of a crazy thing to do for a huge music video. This year we may be doing things differently in a way that benefits the charity of our choice. Students dare teachers to do crazy things,... Read more »
Senior commitments
October 5, 2011 • Samone Franklin, Staffer
Filed under Sports
As most of us stress over applications and deciding where we want to attend college, a select few have it all figured out. Choosing a college is not an easy thing to do. There are so many different schools located in so many different places that have a variety of characteristics. “Even though... Read more »