Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch and Mocha Cookie Crumble
Sierra Cooper, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2013
Recently Starbucks released two Frappuccinos. The new Caramel Ribbon Crunch and the returning Mocha Cookie Crumble — both cold, sweet drinks that are perfect for summer. They are featured in the drive through, their website and their Face book page. The Mocha Cookie Crumble is great. It tastes... Read more »
Star Trek: Into Darkness sinks to replaceable blockbuster fare
Ryan Jones
May 28, 2013
Watching Star Trek: Into Darkness, the audience sees characters leaping across impossible distances, spaceships grinding against each other, and flights through space. Director J.J. Abrams shoots it with panache, showing ships so shiny that they literally shine into the camera. Volcanoes explode, ships... Read more »
I, Freshman: the 2012-13 school year in review:
Grey Muhlnickel, Staff Writer
May 21, 2013
First we must establish a level of chronological order. My freshman year started like most others, with an entire class of peers on a day where no one really does anything productive, and yet, they are productive in their own way. The first day of school: When we, the freshmen, the newest addition to... Read more »
Star Trek: Into Darkness Review
Ryan Florence, Staff Writer
May 19, 2013
Star Trek: Into Darkness is a 3-D flick, and Directed by J.J. Abrams, which means it aims to make the most explosive, action-packed Star Trek movie ever produced, but that doesn’t result in Abrams leaving out the core emotion that needs to be present, either. These elements were also present in his... Read more »
Are Summer Jobs Worth It?
Ryan Florence, Staff Writer
May 19, 2013
The longest break of the year is fast approaching; the period of freedom from academic stress is what every student looks forward to. Usually around a student’s period in high school, they are encouraged to try and get a summer job. Getting a summer job, however, means giving up dozens to hundreds... Read more »
Last-Minute Study Tips
Ryan Florence, Staff Writer
May 18, 2013
Every semester ends on a stressful note. Whether it’s a giant final approaching your way, or you need to catch up on the massive pile of homework you’ve put off, or both, this is the time when action must be taken to ensure success. The finals are quickly creeping up on you freshmen, sophomores,... Read more »
Critical review: The Greatest Gatsby:
May 16, 2013
Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire), a Yale University graduate and World War I veteran, is a depressed alcaholic who is visiting his psychiatrist. He talks about a man named Gatsby, describing him as the most hopeful man he had ever met. When he struggles to articulate his thoughts, his doctor suggests writing... Read more »
Drug and Alcohol use on the rise in high schools and at A.H.S.
Tasia Nelson and Elaine Clark
May 14, 2013
High school is a place where teens experience new things like driving a car, maybe a first kiss, or even a new sport like cheerleading or basketball. High school is also a place where students can make new friends and learn where they want to go in the future, but unfortunately, more and more students... Read more »
Arvada shines once again through athletic achievements
Joshua Ramsey, Staff Writer
May 14, 2013
This month, the Student Achievement awards are being held here at Arvada High School and, as always, there is an abundance in awards being given to gifted. This annual event is something that Arvada takes great pride in, and with good reason. With students that are earning huge scholarships and other... Read more »
Iron Man 3 blasts fans with a fresh and exciting take on Tony Stark
Joshua Ramsey, Staff Writer
May 10, 2013
After the huge success of the first two Iron Man films and the Avengers to compete against, it was difficult to believe that Iron Man 3 would be able to stand on its own, but Marvel studios is full of pleasant surprises. In his most recent film, billionaire philanthropist and super hero Tony Stark,... Read more »
