by Devan Almquist
Snakes & Arrows is the latest release from the Canadian rockers Rush. Although they have not had any new releases since 2002, Snakes & Arrows show just how tight and together the band is currently.
The music is fresh and exciting, and the sound is massively full. It overflows with strong vocal melody [...]
Entries from February 2008
February 26, 2008
Long road out of Snakes and Arrows
February 26, 2008
Embarrassing Moments: “Why does it always happen to me?”
by Kimberlee Hugh
Finally, your day brightens up as your eyes find them. That secret crush you’ve had for years is making their way through the crowded hallway and is headed in your direction.
As [...]
February 26, 2008
Secret Garden shouldn’t be kept secret
by Megan Lisonbee
One secret that shouldn’t be kept is Timpanogos’ production of The Secret Garden. The THS production of this well-loved musical will open on the night of Jan. 24 at 7:30 pm and will play through the 28. Also, there will be a matinee on the 26 at 2:00 pm on Jan 24.
The Secret [...]
February 26, 2008
Unsung Heroes: the Custodians
by Zach Heckert
We take up residence in a massive building. We then fill that building up with students, and tell them to keep it clean.
Naturally, the building is made into a filthy pigsty, and no one will [...]
February 26, 2008
Junk of the Month: Lance Seale
by Michael Lanham
While perusing yet again the snow-swept lots of Timpanogos High, and after pushing my endurance to the limits, I almost gave up on finding a suitable vehicle for Junk of the Month.
Thoughts of home, hot chocolate…and Halo…pushed me forward; [...]
February 26, 2008
Artist’s Corner: Ang Garner
by Becca Yeats
Many talented artists have gone through the Timpanogos High School art program; Ang Garner stands out above many. She has the [...]
February 26, 2008
THS student helps change the world
by Megan Lisonbee
While most people were stuffing their faces with turkey and getting ready for the Christmas season, Timpanogos’ very own Kristine Freeze was trudging through the jungles of Nicaragua giving the best gift of all; service. She was there on the 14th of November, through the 25th. She spent her Thanksgiving giving time and [...]
February 26, 2008
Hockey team hopes to increase student support
by Tyler Christensen
Many of Timpanogos’s sports teams have had good seasons this year, but the success of our hockey is a well-kept secret. Compared to the football and soccer games, the attendance for hockey games is relatively low. However, their performance certainly doesn’t suffer from lack of spectators.
They play home games at the Peaks [...]
February 26, 2008
Winter sports enjoying record season of snow
by Michael Lanham
As one of the wettest months on record, December dumped enough snow to finally push snowboard and ski resorts into full gear. Most resorts have all of their lifts operating, and most now provide access to every run. Even Sundance, a relatively small, low-elevation resort, has been having amazing success. [...]
February 26, 2008
Cell phone laws won’t prevent student texting
by Devan Almquist
It wasn’t long ago that people did not need constant access to telephones. They did not need to be constantly chatting with their BFF’s, or LOL-ing, even in the middle of school. OMG this is ridiculous. WTH are you doing with your life that you need to spend so much time on your [...]
February 26, 2008
Resolutions for a new year
by Brad Fullmer
Over 75 percent of Americans make one or more New Year’s resolutions, over half of which fail.
People set these goals as they look optimistically upon a new year. It is a chance to start fresh and break old habits in order to lead a better life.
The problem with setting New Year’s resolutions is [...]
February 26, 2008
Working the System: Easy “A”
by Ben Olsen
Believe it or students can get the grade they want without putting in the required work. Everyone knows there are certain classes at Timpanogos High School where getting an A requires as much work as going to class and saying that you did the assignment.
Chris Atkin said, “There are some classes where I [...]
February 26, 2008
Girl’s basketball winning on and off the court
by Jessica Carranza
I believe that one of the most interesting and fun sports in the world is basketball. This sport was invented in America by Dr James Naismith in 1891, and now Basketball is a sport played all over the world. Adults, kids, men and women enjoy playing this wonderful sport.
Timpanogos High School has both [...]
February 26, 2008
Snapple, Crackers, Pop
by Kaleo Li
Rumors have been floating around Timpanogos High School about students finding out ways to steal from the vending machines. Some tell about shaking the machines while others are convinced that merely reaching in and grabbing its contents is sufficient. These rumors have remained unconfirmed, but some students admit to hearing ways of [...]
February 26, 2008
T-Wolves tell their traffic tales
by Irasema Del Castillo
Most people don’t associate school and traffic tickets, but those students who attend Defensive Driving School aren’t doing it for the grades. They’re doing it to reduce the points on that all-important driver’s license. Although people think traffic school is dull and annoying, they’re grateful for the chance to keep their insurance [...]
