Thank the Janitors

Posted on May 13, 2010
Posted in Opinion

Someone spilled their drink. There is no toilet paper in the restroom. The chairs are not set up. Some of us never notice the janitors unless a mess needs clean-up.  Being a janitor is probably one of the most unrewarding jobs in... Read more »

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Books to Pass the Time

Posted on May 7, 2010
Posted in Raider Reviews

For most people, during the day, there is some time where there is nothing to do but stare at the ceiling. If that doesn’t sound too interesting, here are some books to read as a way to pass the time.   Squashed by Joan Bauer A16-year-old... Read more »

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Not Your Normal Vampire

Posted on May 7, 2010
Posted in Raider Reviews

The only thing Chris really wants to do is be normal – hang out with his friends, get a date with his crush Rebecca Schwarts and get through school with out any major social damage. It’s a basic plan for a teenager; however... Read more »

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A Mouthwatering Dessert

Posted on April 26, 2010
Posted in Culinary Critiques

Written by Lisa Tran

Bánh Bò Nướng is also known as Vietnamese Honey Comb cake; even though it literally means baked “cow” cake, no one exactly knows why cow is part of the name. The sweet aroma of coconut milk and pandan flavor filled the kitchen... Read more »

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The Last Good Old Movie I Watched: Young Guns

Posted on April 16, 2010
Posted in Movies

Written by Jazmine Jones

The last good old movie I watched was Young Guns. The film stars Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Charlie Sheen, Dermot Mulroney, and Casey Siemaszko. The movie starts with Billy the Kid, a young criminal running... Read more »

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Throw Prom Life Preserver

Posted on March 5, 2010
Posted in Opinion

We may never have another prom again – that is, if we have no help. With more and more teachers refusing to help out student classes, raising money has become a hard feat to overcome. And if teachers continue to be reluctant to become... Read more »

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Hallway Etiquette: How to Fix Crowded Hallways

Posted on March 5, 2010
Posted in Opinion

Written by Amy Pham

Please, move.  Call me Ms. Manners if you absolutely must, but lately I’ve been noticing an increase in crowded hallways- especially that of students who like to prop themselves directly in front of entry ways thus making my maneuvering... Read more »

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Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

Posted on March 1, 2010
Posted in Culinary Critiques, Raider Reviews

Written by Khadija Moten

As an alternative to banana bread, staff writer Khadija Moten epxlores a new recipe. Last Sunday I looked at our fruit basket and realized how black and ripe the bananas were. When there are ripe bananas in my house it only means one... Read more »

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The Last Good Dessert I Ate

Posted on February 10, 2010
Posted in Culinary Critiques

Written by Valerie Rodriquez

It was a cold day in November, and I was at my grandparent’s house. It was the day of giving, and I was sad. All I wanted to do was go outside so I could play with my cousins, but we had to stay inside to eat the Thanksgiving meal... Read more »

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“Fruit-full” Oatmeal Cookie Bars

Posted on February 8, 2010
Posted in Culinary Critiques, Raider Reviews

Written by Kimberly Terrazas

I came across this recipe in an old cookbook that I found in the back of my cupboard. The book, though dusty and a bit out-dated, has a few timeless recipes that any 50′s housewife would be proud to know. I stuck to one of the... Read more »

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