Coffee house performers will raise roof, raise funds for BPA
October 26, 2011 • By Kearea King, Staff Writer
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Music is a large part of life for most people, especially teenagers. They listen to it, they download it, they share it, they dance to it, and they talk about it. This Friday night, some of them will also be making it. Pencader students will perform at the school’s first coffee house of the year this... Read more »
For most, October brings good opportunities
October 9, 2011 • By Erika Mendoza, Staff Reporter
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Freshman Erika Mendoza looked into the future, and here is what she saw for the month of October: Aries (March 21 – April 19) If you are serious about your relationship with your partner, show him or her. Be committed, and show who you really are. Have the courage to face the decisions that will need... Read more »
Hectic schedule, memorable dance highlight student’s first prom
September 8, 2011 • By Falesha Thompson, Staff Reporter
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Prom day. This day of all days has to be the busiest for a girl. From getting nails, hair, and makeup done, to taking pictures, there is no time to just stop and relax. But through everything, the whole experience was worth it. My day was hectic and I kept hoping everything would go as planned, but that’s... Read more »
Artists travel far to share Taiwanese art, culture with Pencader
May 24, 2011 • By Aya Elzaharna, Photography Editor
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When you think of the United States of America, the first thing that might come to mind is the variety of people living in it. The USA is like the heart of the world; it is made up of people from various cultures and traditions. Many US citizens enjoy learning more about the different cultures that exist... Read more »
Fashion trends from earlier decades come back into play
April 27, 2011 • By Amanda Baggett, Staff Reporter
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Colored skinny jeans. Oversized sweatshirts. Miniskirts. Sound familiar? The fashion industry never moves forward in one full step, it goes through a repetition of different trends over time to create new looks. We always dare to follow the trends that rock the runway and high-fashion magazines. What... Read more »
“Wimpy Kid” sequel delivers the laughs
April 12, 2011 • By Falesha Thompson, Staff Reporter
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A sibling rivalry couldn’t be any more comical than the one that exists in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules.” Released March 25 and rated PG, this film is the sequel to “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” The movies are based off a series of best-selling books written by Jeff Kinney. This family... Read more »
Senior organizes concert to benefit music department
April 8, 2011 • By Tooba Ahmed, A&E Editor
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Usually, a school’s cafeteria is filled with noise – students excited to get a break and catch up with their friends as they enjoy their midday meal. Tonight, the cafeteria at Pencader Charter High School will be filled with a different type of noise – the sound of music. As part of his senior... Read more »
Action-packed film keeps you guessing
March 7, 2011 • By Tooba Ahmed, A&E Editor
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What if you were to attempt a normal life, when you weren’t normal to begin with? I Am Number Four is the sci-fi version of Twilight. Rated PG-13, the movie is ideal for high school students who are tired of the typically overdone romance flicks. Twilight, for example, was 90% romance and 10% action.... Read more »
Four Pencader students perform with all-state choir
February 18, 2011 • By Amanda Baggett, Staff Reporter
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Singing is a talent that few possess. A good voice can do so much by expressing the feelings and emotions of those who are fortunate enough to have one. At Pencader Charter High School, Malana Linder, Brittany DiFilippo, Langhston Hailey, and Nick Mancari possess voices so good that they qualified for... Read more »
Portman is perfect in “Black Swan”
January 26, 2011 • By Tooba Ahmed, A&E Editor
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Perfection may seem perfect, but obsession is never virtuous. “Black Swan,” rated R and directed by Darren Aronofsky, is a ferocious mixture of personality, nightmares, obsession, and perfection. Starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis (“That ’70s Show” and “The Book... Read more »
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