Vegetarians find alternative Thanksgiving options
November 20, 2008
Students create meatless traditions, keep holiday spirit
By Amanda Ngyuen
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Turkey is what defines Thanksgiving for many Americans. For many, it’s hard to imagine having a Thanksgiving dinner without it as the centerpiece of the meal. But for vegetarian and junior Vikas Vavilala, not having a turkey during the holiday is the norm. He said the bird’s absence doesn’t damper his family’s spirit. Instead, Vavilala said his family enjoys several vegetarian Indian dishes like a stuffed pastry called samosa and naan, clay oven-baked bread. Read more
Tasty Turkey Recycling
November 20, 2008
Create a new meal with leftovers
By Shireen Korkzan
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Turkey Enchiladas
Go Mexican the day after this American tradition. In a casserole dish, combine a half-pound of cut-up turkey meat with a cup of salsa, a half-cup of olives and a teaspoon of garlic powder. Heat in the microwave for two minutes. In the meantime, heat up several tortillas on a pan over the kitchen stove and preheat the over to 350 degrees. Spread a little cream cheese on the tortillas. When finished, spoon the turkey and salsa mixture onto the tortillas and top with shredded cheese. Fold the tortillas in half. Place the enchiladas in a deep-dish pan, sprinkle top of tortillas with a little shredded cheese, and heat in the oven for five minutes or until cheese is melted. Read more
Twisted Traditions
November 20, 2008
By Ellie Seta
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Gathered around her dining room table, sophomore Donna Chesnova and her family sit down to a typical Thanksgiving feast. However, the items included on their menu are not so typical. Instead of the usual turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, Chesnova eats an array of Russian cuisine such as, shish kabobs, meatballs, potatoes, bread and multiple types of salads. For most students here, Thanksgiving is a time of three elements: food, football and shopping. But for Chesnova, Thanksgiving is just another opportunity to spend time with her family and eat a home cooked feast. Read more
Five meals per day the new three?
November 20, 2008
Research shows eating nutritious snacks throughout the day leads to a healthier lifestyle
By Kelsey Binion
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Every morning before school, sitting by her locker or during her first period class, senior Mary Robin pulls out a healthy snack, which she considers breakfast. The snacks do not consist of Pop-Tarts, donuts or cinnamon rolls. Robin’s idea of a healthy snack is eating granola bars, Luna bars and fresh fruit.
Economy forces some to choose less expensive schools, save for masters
November 6, 2008
By Ellie Seta
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Senior Kiersten Walter has been forced to make a very hard decision, some of which is out of her hands. Walter, like most high school seniors, is beginning to narrow down her college choices. But more importantly, due to the latest economic crisis, she has had to add in a new deciding factor: money.
According to a study by the U.S. Education Department, the tuition for public universities in 2007 has risen 268 percent from 1977, causing many students to think twice about spending more money on their bachelor’s degree before they have steady job to pay off student loans. Read more
Worth the Risk?
November 6, 2008
Students pierce themselves for aesthetics, although they do not always fully consider health risks
By Julie Kippenbrock
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She heard a pop.
Sophomore Elise Ruff had just let her friend pierce her upper ear cartilage.
“I trust her. I wanted my cartilage pierced and she had already pierced her own ear,” Ruff said.
Like Ruff, many girls have decided to forgo reputable piercing facilities and either pierce their ears themselves or have a trusted friend perform the task. This can cause an increase in infection because the ear may not be properly disinfected like it might be if done at a place like Claire’s. Read more
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