If the president can’t address our youth, who can?
Across the nation, and here at Millard West, parents have voiced worries that President Obama is trying to indoctrinate America’s youth.
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Less money, mo’ problems
Contrary to hip-hop legend Notorious B.I.G.’s belief “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems” may not hold true to this day and age. It may, in fact, be “Less Money, Mo Problems” is more appropriate.
Mr. Hook makes transitions
As he sat in his maroon swivel chair, one hand resting on his somewhat cluttered desk, the other cupping his clean-shaven face, Rick Hook knew his exact place on the new Millard West staff. Mr. Tiemann called him a superstar, and how true is that? “You’ll never understand everything involved until you sit in the [...]
The underground world of drugs- part one
A revealing look at the life of a drug user.
3 brothers battle for opportunities
Opportunities come every so often and when they do, it’s very important that they are taken full advantage of. Some waste opportunities, but regret it later on. Some rise up and grasp it. Freshman football player Auday Sawaged was given this rare opportunity unlike the other members in his family. However, he was demoted to [...]
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For those about to rock . . . play this game first
Does Brutal Legend deliver an arena-worthy performance?
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Local sushi restaurant exceeds expectations
At 129th and Maple, Hiro Sushi Imperial Palace is a little out-of-the-way for a Millard West Student. However, after a trip there for a full meal—appetizers, side dishes, and all—I can say with certainty that it is well-worth the trip.
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Country icon delivers once again
Brad Paisley delivered another grand slam with his sixth full-blown studio-recorded album that was released June 30, 2009. He balanced slow melodies with songs that have a rocking beat. American Saturday Night features a combination of slow and fast, calm and roaring. Although Paisley is a country artist, his music doesn’t just have the strumming [...]
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JBros come back at it again on their 3rd try
The Jonas Brothers are at it again-making 12- and 13-year old girls swoon and sigh over their fashionable looks and teeny-bopper music. They popped out their third CD in the last year, this one being just a tad better than the others; they should be pro’s by now. This all goes to ruins though, when they unleash the melodies and harmonies from their mouths.
News
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Singing their way down the red carpet
On November 10th, 2009, the three show choirs performed their first show, the Red Carpet Premiere. Under the direction of Kathy Simpson and Lauren Ballou, each of the individual choirs had a peak performance.
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The Millard West marching band has received an honorable distinction: they have been chosen–from out of hundreds of bands from across the nation–to perform at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Los Angeles, California.
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The debate team will be competing in its first tournament this Saturday at Lincoln Southwest High School, beginning at 8:00am, marking the start of the debate season. Competitors will be leaving for the event around 6:30am and returning home around 9:00pm. Twenty teams will competing in the tournament.
Ryan Markus and Shane Adams were semi-finalists in [...]
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As he sat in his maroon swivel chair, one hand resting on his somewhat cluttered desk, the other cupping his clean-shaven face, Rick Hook knew his exact place on the new Millard West staff. Mr. Tiemann called him a superstar, and how true is that? “You’ll never understand everything involved until you sit in the [...]
Opinion
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Not everyone fits the template
I’ve applied for the NHS–the National Honor Society–twice, once in my junior year and once in my senior year. The application is divided into several sections, based on the Four Pillars of the NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Both of mine looked pretty good; I consistently get good grades, I’m in the youth band at my church, I volunteer and do community service, and I’ve even reached the rank of Eagle in Boy Scouts.
Apparently, all that wasn’t enough; NHS turned me down both times, not because of what I had on my applications, but what I didn’t have.
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Football players show their superstitions and rituals. Does it actually help or is it just paranoia?
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Only a small portion of students pay any attention to the expensive projectors in the cafeteria. Were they a wasted investment?
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Staff Editoral
Red light. Time is ticking. The lines at the stoplight at 176th and Q Streets are backed up nearly to the stop sign almost a block back. That day there are about 40 kids coming into school for first block late, yet they received no mercy. During the first two weeks of school, there [...]
Sports
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History is set to repeat itself
The Millard West varsity football team has done it again–after a rocky start to the season, the Wildcats are going to State for the second year in a row. This year’s State Finals will be a grudge match: the Wildcats will be defending their title against the Millard South Patriots, who stand between them and [...]
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Team leader out for most of season
The girl’s basketball team think that they will be a lot more successful this year compared to the last season because of the size difference. Senior Cassie Boston believes that they have a strong chance on winning state this year. But with the loss of senior Amanda Woodring, this may potentially pose a problem for [...]
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On November 4th, the Millard West Wildcats participated in the 2009 District Tournament. Ultimately, the battle they were in would give them a chance at the State Tournament. After beating Lincoln Southeast in a grueling five set match in the semifinals, the Wildcats were running on adrenaline. However, they went down against Papillion-Lavista South, who became district A2 [...]
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It’s almost the that time when footballs fans start to make the transition from watching players hit each other to watching basketball players shooting wild three point shots.
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Varsity football team uses prior knowledge in gameplan
The Millard West varsity football team is on a roll. Topping off an eight-game winning streak with a 35-0 win over Norfolk, the Wildcats are scheduled to face Lincoln Southwest in an away game this week.
Student Life
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Jobs, school, and activities pile up
The sun is rising, climbing into the sky and illuminating Millard.
As the first rays of light trickle over the horizon, the majority of the Millard West student body is either still sleeping or just waking up. As they move about in the morning twilight, grinding sleep from their tired eyes, the students prepare for what they believe to be a hard day’s work.
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Jobs, school, and activities pile up
The sun is rising, climbing into the sky and illuminating Millard.
As the first rays of light trickle over the horizon, the majority of the Millard West student body is either still sleeping or just waking up. As they move about in the morning twilight, grinding sleep from their tired eyes, the students prepare for what they believe to be a hard day’s work.
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