Barbie’s a journalist!
October 24, 2010 • Evelyn Minaise, Features Editor
Filed under Features
Step aside Malibu Barbie, astronaut Barbie, and surgeon Barbie; journalist Barbie has arrived. In Barbie’s 51st year, girls around the nation cast a vote to choose Barbie’s 125th career, and – much to Foothill’s journalism department’s surprise – they chose News Anchor Barbie. The blond-hair,... Read more »
Americans will lose this Election Day
October 22, 2010 • Andres Oswill, Staff Reporter
Filed under Opinions
November 2nd will end in a loss: a loss for the Democrats, a loss for the Republicans and a loss for the American people. No matter how the Congressional Races, end the result will be the same. The next two years will be years of little results. Bill after bill will be stalled as partisan politics play... Read more »
Proposition 19 could fix California’s budget problems
October 22, 2010 • Gianna LiVigni, Distribution Manager
Filed under Opinions
The legalization of marijuana has more positive effects than negative; therefore, I believe the proposition should be passed. For instance, legalizing marijuana would create a new multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S. with a product that can be taxed by the government, thus generating more money... Read more »
Government needs a new perspective
October 22, 2010 • Ryan Lanning, Opinions Editor
Filed under Opinions
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results,” said Meg Whitman, quoting Albert Einstein at the gubernatorial debate on September 28th. California has been stuck in a cycle of ineffective governors. We need a new perspective. Not one from inside Sacramento,... Read more »
New technology, new privacy concerns
October 22, 2010 • Alice Chao, Staff Reporter
Filed under Opinions
Due to the influx of communication via Internet rather than telephone, the federal government is beginning to seek new methods to regulate information exchanged on the Internet. With that in mind, there are suggestions beginning to be made to wiretap websites and online areas. The government is looking... Read more »
Call of the fall
October 22, 2010 • Chiara Phillips, Staff Reporter
Filed under Features
With fall comes the crisp and clear reminder of cooler temperatures. Our once plain surroundings become a canvas with shades of red, green, and brown colored leaves. As the season changes, people, too, act differently by choosing alternative foods and beverages to suit the setting and the weather of... Read more »
The age of video chatting
October 22, 2010 • Emma Longridge, Staff Reporter
Filed under Features
Throughout history, people have tried to find ways to communicate over long distances: whether it be through telephone, email, instant messaging, or traditionally just letter writing. In the technology-savvy era we live in, the use of electronics is necessary for keeping in touch with loved ones. With... Read more »
What could be more Odd?
October 22, 2010 • Marissa Mihin, Staff Reporter
Filed under Entertainment, Student Life, Top Stories
Foothill’s Drama Department will be presenting The Odd Couple (Female Version) by Neil Simon very soon! Performances are October 29th and 30th, November 5th and 6th at seven o’clock in the Multi Purpose room. Mrs. Gebet told Inflight that she chose The Odd Couple (Female Version) “because The Crucible... Read more »
Review: The Social Network
October 22, 2010 • Kristen McDeavitt, Copy Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Uncategorized
The hype is big. It’s the new Citizen Cane, say the critics, one of the greatest movies of all time. Well, I don’t know if it’s the next Citizen Cane, but it is a darn good movie. Several Critic showered praises upon The Social Network upon its release October 4, many of which it absolutely deserves.... Read more »
Holiday rink canceled
October 22, 2010 • Benjamin Dunn, Staff Reporter
Filed under News
Pleasanton’s holiday ice rink has been unanimously vetoed for this year by the City Council. Last year, it was hoped that the rink would generate money, and attract shoppers to the Downtown area; however, this did not happen. Operating the rink cost $292,000, but only generated $217,000 in revenues,... Read more »
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