Hugline
November 9, 2009 • By Jonathan Horng
Filed under Irvington News, News
This year’s hug line, started by Irvington’s French Connexion club, united about one hundred and fifty students in the courtyard on Friday, October 2, 2009. The students formed a circle that stretched from the sound speaker to the far blue benches in the courtyard. The atmosphere was lively as... Read more »
Youtube Ban A Hassle or No Hassle?
November 9, 2009
Filed under Local News, News
YouDecide. Many sites are banned on school computers, a fact that is inconvenient to students that are trying to access their favorite websites – and as it turns out, to teachers that are simply trying to teach an educational lesson. One site in particular is currently part of a heated debate – the... Read more »
Swine Flu Picks Up Momentum
November 9, 2009 • By Sukhbir Kaur
Filed under Local News, News, Top Stories
Swine Flu is back and it’s hitting hard Whether you call it H1N1 or swine flu, one thing I for sure: this epidemic is back with a vengeance. As students refill classrooms, hallways, and cafeterias all across the world, so is the swine flu. Prior to the beginning of the school year, the World Health... Read more »
Class Ranking: Will its removal help your admissions into the Big Ten?
November 9, 2009 • By Neetu Puranikmath
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The truth behind the District’s No-Rank Policy It’s late October and to seniors in the Class of 2010 that means only one thing: college apps. With deadlines looming for CSUs, Private school Early Decision, as well as UCs, turning in teacher recommendations, application essays, and transcripts are... Read more »
New Academy After Fire
November 9, 2009 • Justine Yan
Filed under Irvington News, News
Burnt rooms are now the site of Irvington’s own New Media Arts Academy Room 84 and the art department’s storage room were severely damaged by a fire that was set last school year. Several other rooms in the vicinity suffered smoke damage and were closed off to teachers and students for the remainder... Read more »
Rest in Peace Nick Glasgow
November 9, 2009 • By Neetu Puranikmath
Filed under Local News, News
29-year old Bay Area native loses his battle against leukemia In many ways Nick Glasgow was an iconic figure for cancer patients. Before 2009, the Fremont native was simply another EMC employee. Ever since he contracted aggressive leukemia in March of 2009, however, his struggle against cancer has... Read more »
“You lie!” Shouts a Republican Representative to President Obama
November 9, 2009 • By Xiaoshan Bao
Filed under Local News, News
What Caused the Representative To Say That? President Barack Obama’s speech on September 9th regarding his new health care policy has been deemed “one of the most important speeches in his presidency” by BBC News, but politicians on both sides of the political division call it controversial. Speaking... Read more »
Teacher Interviews: Mrs. Holmberg
November 9, 2009 • By Sri Ravipati
Filed under Features
Q: What classes do you teach? A: I teach Digital Drawing, Art Spectrum and Art 1. Q: Where were you before Irvington? A: I taught moral art classes in East Palo Alto. Q: What activities were you involved in when you were in high school? A: I was Senior Class President of my high school and I was... Read more »
Spirit Week 2009: Disney Wonderland
November 9, 2009 • By Anisha Babbar and Karishma Patel
Filed under Irvington News, News
Seniors Fly Away With Triple Crown Spirit Week 2009 was given the ever-loved theme of Disney Classics. Freshman founds their paradise under sea, with their theme of The Little Mermaid. Sophomores roared with pride with their theme of The Lion King. Juniors took the opportunity to flash their strength... Read more »
Locally Stationed Non-Profit Hits Hard
November 9, 2009 • By Sahil Pandya
Filed under Local News, News
Renaissance Now raises over five thousand dollars in one night On Friday, October 2nd, non-profit Renaissance Now held a charity event and raised over five thousand dollars through donations. Founded by senior Radhika Mitra and freshman Ritwika Mitra in March of 2009, Renaissance Now (RN) has grown into... Read more »
