Failed Economy
Story by Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
It is well known that the country’s economy is suffering. The question is: to what extent is the economy suffering? Our economy should be evaluated and scored. The report will be based off of three significant topics: the economy’s effect on school districts in California, its effect on Placer...
Athletes taking AP classes are under more stress
Story by Ali Dunaway, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
With the level of high school education increasing the expectations for high schools athletes is directly affected. Most high school athletes are dealing with high stress levels due to the rising expectations of sports teams. Many teens strive to be varsity athletes but feel...
Violent music, movies don’t influence criminals
Story by Courtney McArthur, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
Angry music, angry shows, equals violence? Violence, All the reporters, parents, and priest have the answer why. Violent media, music, and video games have been one of the favorite reasons why America’s children are being corrupted and resorting to violence and crime. But is this a responsible and...
Placer 2010 Homecoming themes
Story by Brendan Chang, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
Homecoming week: something that everyone looks forward too. We all can’t wait, especially for the dress up days. But this year, some of the dress up days are not excellent. Monday is Toy Box Day, where some are excited for, while others just think its plain stupid. “I would dress up as either...
Review for new Auburn restaurant
Story by Hayden Skinner, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
A new Italian restaurant called Tre Pazzi has replaced The Pizza Place, a local pizzeria popular among Placer High students. "We have been open six weeks, and it has been extremely busy," says co-founder Jim Brill. After a long period of remodeling, the restaurant opened and introduced...
Healthy Vs. Skinny
Story by Claire McCoy, Staff Writer
October 1, 2010
60% of American high school girls are on diets, and 50% of all girls between the ages of 13 and 15 believe that they are overweight. The media is responsible for these statistics as well as how we define a healthy teenager. Television, magazines and movies are sending the wrong message to young girls...
France bans all Muslim veils
Story by Zach Uvalle, Staff Writer
October 1, 2010
An important event occurred in France, the ban on burqas. On September 14, 2010, the French senate passed a law banning burqas, a full face veil worn by Muslim women. The French senate stated that the law was passed to ensure gender equality, women’s dignity, security, and to uphold French values....
Having the band play for cheer and dance is a tradition Placer should not lose
Story by Claire McCoy, Staff Writer
September 21, 2010
Placer pride is on display on Friday nights in the fall under the lights at Lefebvre Stadium. Our home football games have been the main attraction for the city of Auburn for 100 years. In addition to football, the popular halftime show draws a lot of community members to games as well. One of the traditions...
The legalization of marijuana: pro propostion 19
Story by Olivia Holmes, Staff Writer
September 21, 2010
Proposition 19 is in the process of legalizing the recreational drug marijuana. In the past and hopefully not the future, illegalization of marijuana has put many people in jail for victimless crimes such as being in possession of the tiniest amount of marijuana. There are worse villains...
The legalization of marijuana: con proposition 19
Story by Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer
September 21, 2010
Should marijuana be legal? This question has a pretty simple answer to it. The answer is no, marijuana should not be legal. The battle that began with the California Proposition 215 in 1996 continues over a decade later as Proposition 19. Proposition 19 allows for the farming of and smoking of the plant...
The colfax case: is it fair?
Story by Courtney McArthur, Staff Writer
September 20, 2010
“They were great kids; I’m not even sure what they were thinking” said a close friend of the three Colfax boys who threw rocks at a car over an overpass. After three Colfax teens were arrested for seriously injured a man by throwing a rocks off an overpass, they are being charged as adults and more. B...
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