Monkey Suit: Dressed for Success
Cameron Gurley, Entertainment Editor & Humor Columnist
November 30, 2011
Despite popular belief, a 5’3” freshman sporting size 44 waist jeans and a white triple XL T-Shirt is dressed for success. Take Albert Einstein for example. Here’s a man so smart that he had more to worry about than his exterior, like the space-time continuum. Or picture Bill Gates. Another brilliant... Read more »
Album Review: “Lady and Gentlemen” by LeAnn Rimes
Jenny Barnes, Staff Writer
November 30, 2011
LeAnn Rimes is no stranger to releasing country albums. Over the course of her career, LeAnn Rimes has released thirteen albums since the age of thirteen. The newest addition to her discography, “Lady & Gentlemen,” is an album compiled of songs that are covers of her favorite male country... Read more »
Cross Country Nationally Recognized
Ana Diaz, Staff Writer
November 30, 2011
With successes in both CIF and the California State meet last season, the cross country team has started this year off strong. The girls are ranked second in the nation and first in California according to Coach Bill Vice. This is an accomplishment that has marked the strength of the team this year.... Read more »
JV Field Hockey Team Focuses on Unity
Rikki Backus, Staff Writer
November 30, 2011
Scoring goals is just one talent of the junior varsity field hockey team. The team has improved this season with the support from teammates on and off the field having made a conscious effort to bring the team together to establish a successful season. The team practices for to five days per week, but... Read more »
Best Local Burritos
Gage DiRoberto, Staff Writer
November 30, 2011
¿Tienes hambre? Finding the perfect burrito can be tough, especially for a Maverick on the go. In a service to the community, twenty-five MavLife staffers, in a blind taste test, reviewed California Burritos from five popular Mexican restaurants. The first restaurant in the investigation was Rudy’s... Read more »
Why Take AP?
Megan Mineiro, Staff Writer
November 30, 2011
A great chasm separates Advanced Placement classes from College Prep classes, creating two distinct learning environments and sets of expectations. AP classes provide students with the opportunity to challenge themselves by taking their education to a whole new level. The variety of College Prep and... Read more »
Editorial: Taking Away Tag Out
November 30, 2011
After the debacle better known as Senior Tag Out, the administration is questioning whether to allow the activity second semester. During the week of October 10-14, seniors tackled one another to the ground in order to obtain paper tickets. Complaints regarding disorderly conduct began to roll into ASB... Read more »
High-Tech Torment
November 17, 2011
Cyberbullying poses challenges for students and administrators by Meg Shepro “No one likes you.” “Get a life.” “You’re such a poser.” And that’s not the worst of them. Bullying no longer just accounts for name-calling in the hallways, or pinning a freshman up against his locker. The cruelty... Read more »
Principal Kyle Ruggles Answers Student Questions
Kiana Jackson, News Editor
November 17, 2011
MavLife (ML): We heard about your new anti-bullying plans. When do you plan on implementing them? Dr. Ruggles (DR): We’re still thinking about the specific designed plans, but immediately we’re bringing it up to facilitate change. First, we have to identify the problem. I’ll be going on LCC TV... Read more »
Steve Jobs: Among the iClouds Now
Rebecca Zilberman, Staff Writer
November 17, 2011
“Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.” were the instructions given by Steve Jobs, in order to emphasize that everything happens for a reason, and there is a need to never stop yearning for success. The death of Steve Jobs on October 5 from pancreatic cancer sent the world of Apple into shock. Shrines have... Read more »