Tips for Better Photos

The difference between regular photos and newspaper is that newspaper photos are generally not posed--we love action shots!

While there is this difference, all photos need to be clear and focused.  Also, it is important to make sure that the background isn't too busy.

A Modern Twist on Shakespeare

Shakespeare's romantic comedy Taming the Shrew comes alive in the modernized, teen-friendly version 10 Things I Hate About You.

A new student to Padua High School, Cameron sit in the office of the odd guidance councilor, Ms. Perky.  Another boy named Michael is assigned to show him around campus where we can see all the different clicks--cowboys, future BA's, the populars.  That's when he see's Bianca Stadford, a beautiful sophomore.  She only has one problem.  She's not allowed to date neither is her rampaging, moody sister Kat who has a cynical outlook on life and doesn't care what others think about her.

Chilean miners

This cartoon is referring to 30 of the trapped miners in Chili that were finally found yesterday.  They have survived living underground for nearly two months.  It has taken this much time because engineers had to ensure they wouldn't destroy the pocket where the miners were located.  They are working on drilling to their exact location today so that they can return home.

Do you feel safe in the RGV?

I can't imagine the terror that the couple shot at while spending a day at Falcon Lake felt.  It's scary to be so close to all this violence.  While I've heard of many people killed because of the drug wars from the news or friends of friends of friends, I haven't personally felt the impact of the war.  I feel like I'm in buble--terrible things are happening all around me but I'm not involved in it in anyway, thankfully.  I feel horrible that these tragedities are happening to other people, and there is nothing I can do to help.  I just wish the violence would end.

Senior Moments..

With the first 6 weeks behind us, it's hard to believe that we are nearly a quarter of our way through senior year. I'm still waiting for that moment for it to hit me that this is my last year here. I know that I will miss everyone terrible once we all go our separate paths after graduation, but we will always share memories that will bond us.

It's the small day to day memories I want to remember- sitting at lunch together, making jokes, acting silly, being kids for the last time. I'll never forget how much fun it was when Diana and I were playing a game of cat and mouse with Gamba when we took his wrapping paper. We ran through the councilor's center and down the halls, laughing the entire way. Or the pep rally when the seniors won the spirt stick and the entire class of 2011 stood up to cheer and yell in triumph. Or just all the inside jokes we've had over the years. All these moments add up to the highlights of senior year.

While I'm unsure of what the future holds for me, there's comfort in enjoying the now and making every moment count.