Archives for January 2008

Ride or Die


The computer game that’s sweeping the techie world


By Cameron Alexander

Perhaps with too much time on his hands, a Slovenian pre-grad named Boštjan Čadež created Line Rider in September of 2006 for his illustration class.

Published January 25, 2008 - Features

Occ Ed Expands


Students relieved after new certifications


By Mario Buty

As of January 4, AP Studio Art, Symphony Orchestra, Messenger, Annual, and Jazz Ensemble have all been certified as Occupational Educational classes.

Published January 25, 2008 - News

Dnt Txt n Drive


Washington’s new law lands a blow to your social life


By Rebecca Cohen

As of January 1, 2008, texting while driving is illegal. And this July, talking on your phone while driving (unless you’re using a headset) will become illegal too.

Published January 25, 2008 - News

A Reel Big Mess


How Garfield’s premier video group brings it all together


By Christina Warner

Always challenging the status quo, Spice Rack Studios is determined to deliver their vision to all that they encounter.

Published January 25, 2008 - Arts & Entertainment

A Classy Veteran


Seahawk’s Engram an NFL role model


By Carson Dunn

Most likely nearing retirement, the Seahawks and the city of Seattle should recognize how lucky they are to have had a man like Engram, because they don’t come around too often.

Published January 25, 2008 - Sports

Texas, Tycoons, and Oil


There Will Be Blood redefines the American movie


By Christina Warner

With an overpowering sense of futility and struggle There Will Be Blood delivers one the most powerful performances I have ever seen.

Published January 25, 2008 - Arts & Entertainment

Looking for the Light


The lady bulldogs search for the right formula to victory on and off the court


By Eric Nelson

This past Monday, in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., the girls participated in the King Holiday classic tournament at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, squaring off against the Issaquah Eagles.

Published January 25, 2008 - Sports

Player of the Issue: Eric Syrjala


By Danny Schwartz

Syrjala is the type of skier who is enjoyable to watch. He doesn’t methodically weave his way down the run; he smokes it with reckless abandon, like Kobayashi demolishing 50 hot dogs.

Published January 25, 2008 - Sports

Not the Last Splash


Swim team continues strong surge


By Casey Egan

With the lead of Yeabsley and co-captain Cody Morin, the team should be able to improve on last year’s finish, and conclude this year with a top five placement at state.

Published January 25, 2008 - Sports

Wonderful World of Sports


Great moments revisited


By Casey Egan

Sports is the most addictive drug. It can give you the highest high when your favorite basketball team comes down the court and drains a three at the buzzer, but it can also leave you with the most depressing feeling when the other team does the same thing to your team.

Published January 25, 2008 - Sports