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The Green Machine
Nissan creates reasonably priced electric vehicle
By Okoye Berry
Over the years, the use and purpose of automotive vehicles has changed immensely. When the first car was conceived, it was created to merely make travel from one place to another easier. Since then, cars have gone from being made for durability, speed or muscle, to environmentally safe standards. With eco-friendly vehicles being all the rage, Nissan has created their own variation of the electric car at an amazing price.
Published May 21, 2010 - Features
I Like You I Guess…
and everything else you shouldn't tell your partner
By Okoye Berry
When dating, you and your partner share a lot of information with each other that you would not tell other people. But there are also things you do not say to your
partner to avoid a lot of arguing.
Published April 30, 2010 - Opinion
It Takes Two to Tango
Let the love doctor show the steps to keeping a relationship
By Okoye Berry
ating is one of the most confusing and frustrating topics that high school students are faced with. With schoolwork, family, friends, and extracurricular activities, the attention dating deserves is sometimes put on the back-burner. When dating takes the backseat, sometimes your partner can get mad, leading to more arguing. Before you know it, the guy or gal you had been eying for the past few months is nothing more than another face you look past in the hallways. To help prevent this from happening to you, take note of these ways to keep the relationship flame burning in even the busiest of times.
Published March 26, 2010 - Features
DOF: Death of Formspring
What is it really for?
By Okoye Berry
When Formspring officially launched in 2009, many Seattle School District students jumped at the chance to be asked questions anonymously by friends and fellow peers. Yet what began as harmless fun soon evolved into unnecessary bashing and exposure.
Published March 12, 2010 - Features
Stereotypes Gone Too Far
The KFC "chicken" commercial targets balcks in a demeaning manner.
By Okoye Berry
As I sit at my computer, loading up a video from YouTube that has had blogs going crazy, I am only expecting a good laugh. Things like this always have their comedic value to them under whatever racist message is being displayed. Yet after I finished the video, I sit appalled as to how this ever made its way onto televisions across Australia.
Published February 26, 2010 - Opinion
Midterms Are Coming
How will you be prepared?
By Okoye Berry
Semester finals are something all high school students encounter. Not only are they some of the largest tests students take during the year, but they also conveniently fall directly after Winter Break, during which most students refrain from academic activity. Seems as if mid-terms are against students. Although the tests are not on our side, there are still a few things we can do to become more prepared for the test ahead.
Published January 15, 2010 - Features
The Gift You Shouldn’t Give
The perfect way to screw-up someone’s Christmas
By Okoye Berry
There’s nothing better than unwrapping that one gift you wanted and holding it in your hands. Yet nothing is worst than opening something you not only did not ask for and wonder why in the hell someone bought it for you. This guide will prevent last-minute shoppers from making fools of their selves.
Published December 11, 2009 - Features
Okoye’s Mixtape
By Okoye Berry
“Popular Demand” — Clipse(Ft. Cam’ron & Pharrell) A highly anticipated collaboration has finally come together. The outcome is a flurry of sly wordplay and different but accommodating flows from each artist. Next time you’re outside of Popeye’s, eating chicken and fries, make sure to play this song. “Lemonade” — Gucci Mane Not much to say, but the song is […]
Published December 11, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment
Lil’ Wayne is Headed to the Slammer
How will music be affected in his absence?
By Okoye Berry
It’s been everywhere. On the internet, on television, and in magazines. Lil’ Wayne (aka D’Wayne Carter) going to jail this next year has become the largest piece of information in recent music news. Stemming from an illegal weapons possession charge in 2007, Lil’ Wayne is due to serve at least eight months starting this upcoming February.
Published November 20, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment
Time Doesn’t Fly
GHS students spend more time class than other schools.
By Okoye Berry
Ever sat and wondered why each period seems so long? GHS students unknowingly invest more time than at other Seattle School District high schools.