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By Susie Chen <susiechen@hilite.org> “The members thought it would be really fun, making a dress for a student. It allows them to show off their sewing skills and for the girls in my fashion classes who want to pursue dress making in the future, it’s kind of a first step for them,” said Judy Fisher, [...]

By Beverly Jenkins <bjenkins@hilite.org> For junior Jennifer Hosek, the end of the 2008 year was also an end to another failed attempt toward keeping a New Year’s resolution. Hosek, who has been making resolutions annually for quite some time, always looks forward to accomplishing her goals in January. However, when the following December comes around, [...]

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BLUE DAY SCHEDULE Period 2                  9:50-10:50 Period 3                  11:00-1:10 Period 1                    1:20-2:10 (announcements) Period 4                   2:20-3:05 GOLD DAY SCHEDULE Period 5                  9:50-10:50 Period 7                  11:00-1:10 Period 6                    1:20-2:10 (announcements) Period 8                   2:20-3:05

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Before I begin, I’d like to let everyone know that I am not attempting to write formally with these blog entries. So, that’s why this blog comes across as a random rant most of the time. Just a heads up. Now, without further ado, here are my initial thoughts on the 2009 Oscar nominations… First, [...]

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By Mitch Ringenberg <mringenberg@hilite.org> Just about anybody who knows anything about hip-hop or pop culture in general is at least vaguely familiar with the music and life of Chris Wallace, more commonly known as Biggie Smalls or the Notorious B.I.G. He had notable success throughout his short career in the mid 90s as a solo [...]

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By Lexi Muir <lmuir@hilite.org> Overall: Woman’s styles for this winter season have become much more lady-like and classic, from long knee-length pencil skirts to lacy high neck tops. Skin-tight shirts and short skirts are out and classic styles from centuries ago are back in. Coats: This season, coats have become more than just a way [...]

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