Even though the Tarrier girls lost 42–75 to Seattle Christian Jan. 29, the team was proud of their play against last year’s state champions. “Even though we were playing the defending state champs, I’m glad that we didn’t get down, and we played well,” said Jessica Hirota (’11). Going into the game, the girls knew [...]
The sexting phenomenon became an issue among teens last year, and the problem hasn’t gone away. Sexting is where students send sexually explicit photos or messages via cell phones, and most teens who do it are unaware of the serious consequences—legal and social—that can follow. What some teens don’t realize is that sexting is a [...]
With a score of 52–45, the boys varsity basketball team won their winter homecoming game against Seattle Christian Academy on Jan. 30. Before the game, the boys were determined to win because it was Senior Night and there was going to be a big crowd. “I think that [the game] will be a battle. I’m [...]
2009 was a great year for new electronic gadgets. Listed below are 10 popular electronic devices that students love. 1. Roomba is a robotic vacuum that spins around and cleans without anyone doing work. It ranges from $100–$300, depending on which model you buy. Roomba can be purchased at costco.com. “I would want to buy [...]
It’s no secret that students at the school are part of the millions worldwide who enjoy the phenomenon of YouTube. Created in Feb. 2005 and owned by Google, YouTube has become a successful and popular place for watching online videos by people and companies. Anyone can easily upload their videos for the world to see, [...]
Students have organized many opportunities to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake of Jan. 12. With a force of 7.0 on the Richter scale, the earthquake has left the country in ruins. Before the earthquake, Haiti was already one of the poorest and least developed nations in the world, and the disaster has made [...]
Below are the proposed guidelines on freak dancing currently under consideration by the Student Faculty Senate. The Senate welcomes feedback about these guidelines, and the AT invites you to leave a reply below All guidelines are to be followed by all dance attendees. Should anyone have a question about any of the following information, please [...]
While debate continues in the Student Faculty Senate over the issue of freak dancing, all sides—students, parents, teachers—should be prepared to compromise on this subjective and controversial issue. Parent and teachers have felt uncomfortable over seeing high school students freak dancing because they find it inappropriate. They also believe that some students are silently uncomfortable, [...]
