Teamwork, defense key Sixers hot start

January 31, 2012 • By RJ Terrero, Staff Reporter  
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

The Philadelphia 76ers have high hopes for the rest of the NBA season. And why shouldn’t they? In this strike-shortened season, the Sixers are off to a flying start. After a convincing win over disgruntled big man Dwight “Superman” Howard and his Orlando Magic last night (Jan. 30), the Sixers... Read more »

Students employ different studying techniques to prepare for final exams

January 17, 2012 • By Josleen Omani, Staff Reporter  
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As the semester comes to an end and final exams take place, it is normal for students to feel anxious and stressed, especially when the pressure is on to do well. Some students can manage to deal well with the tension by preparing for the tests in advance, scheduling their time and organizing themselves,... Read more »

Griffith’s buzzer beater highlights back-to-back wins

January 15, 2012 • By RJ Terrero, Staff Reporter  
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With back-to-back conference wins against Christiana and Dickinson, Pencader Charter High School’s boys basketball team has evened its record at 5-5 midway through the season. On Tuesday at Christiana, the Titans and Vikings battled each other in a close game that kept fans on the edges of their seats.... Read more »

Schumacher, BPA collect coats to help those in need

January 11, 2012 • By Jason Ammermon, Staff Reporter  
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It is no secret that the winters in New Castle County are very cold. Daily, we see people of all ages bundling up in their new Northface jackets, hoodies, and other outerwear. Lately, however, with the economy struggling and a local tragedy striking, many are not so lucky. On Jan. 4, a fire broke out... Read more »

Preparation helps Anderson capture crown in recitation contest

January 5, 2012 • By Patrick Scarola and Harry Stewart, Staff Reporters  
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For 16-year-old junior Carrisa Anderson, practice makes perfect – and an almost perfect score. Reciting the poem “Ballad of Birmingham” with near perfection at the school’s Poetry Out Loud competition just before the holiday break, Anderson captured first place, collected the $150.00 top prize,... Read more »

Rouwhorst, eight others recognized for classroom efforts

January 4, 2012 • By Renae Campbell, Staff Reporter  
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Every month at Pencader Charter High School, students are honored for their outstanding efforts in the different subject areas. Teachers select students of the month based on what they observe in the classroom. Students can be recognized for various reasons – a high class grade, significant improvement,... Read more »