Ms. Buffen: Substitute Extraordinaire
Santiago Garcia, News Editor
February 27, 2013
When Ms. Villanueva left on maternity leave, it’s safe to say we were all a bit sad at the temporary loss of a great teacher who left some pretty big shoes to fill. However, Ms. Buffen, her replacement, came right in and took charge of the classroom, making a name for herself and becoming a teacher... Read more »
Hard Working Teacher and Father
Tatiana Mayo, Reporter
February 27, 2013
Mr. Levenberg is KIPP King’s Geometry teacher who makes sure his students have both a fun time and learn in class. He is also a new father who balances family and work. Last fall, his wife gave birth to their first baby girl named Abby, who was born on October 28, 2012. Mr. Levenberg is from Chicago,... Read more »
Senioritis: A Problem or one Step Closer to Your Goal?
Tatiana Mayo, Reporter
February 27, 2013
Senioritis is a term used in the United States and Canada to describe the decrease in effort of students in educational studies who are nearing the end of their high school, college, or graduate school careers. Some students here at King slacked off their first year of high school, but most seniors... Read more »
Soccer Time!
Susana Bedolla, Life Editor
February 27, 2013
Girls soccer season is back, with a new team and a new coach. The team who used to be coached by Mr. Lakin is now being coached by Mr. Kangas. The team had tryouts the week before break, and now has a full team. Their team consists of many returning members but also new members. Come out and support... Read more »
Roar Rugrats
Nia Johnson, Reporter
February 27, 2013
If you are a 90s’ kid, do you remember the time spent basking in sandboxes with matchbox trucks? As we look to our past with nostalgia and pride, we can’t help but believe that there hasn’t been a time period since ours where childhood was magnificent. The 90s’ kids stand out today for... Read more »
Facebook’s Graph Search: What is it?
Derrick Saenz, Technology Coordinator and Reporter
February 27, 2013
Facebook has announced a new service that will be added into its colossal social network: Graph Search. However, without a formal, public introduction, no one will know what it is, and they will get confused when they use it. Hopefully this explanation will remove confusion. Graph Search was released... Read more »
Craving Chow Mein and more? Go to Century Buffet!
Tatiana Mayo, Reporter
February 15, 2013
Century Buffet is a place of elegance. Walking in you spot a beautiful chandelier in the middle of the buffet. Surrounding you is a Chinese theme, well built for any family looking for a good time. This restaurant offers food for anyone wanting a variety of options in addition to Chinese food because... Read more »
DACA: One Step Closer to the Dream
Ilian Meza, Reporter, Assitant Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2013
DREAMers. To many we represent a threat to the status quo and to rights they feel entitled to as citizens. To others, such as President Barack Hussein Obama, we are “striving, hopeful immigrants who still see America as a land of opportunity.” To the majority of people, however, we are essentially... Read more »
Sweatshops Not a Thing of the Past
Sierra Burris, Reporter
February 15, 2013
When most people think of children and women between the ages of fifteen and twenty years old, they imagine them with a bright future, happy, well educated, and ready to live life, not stuck in a sweatshop well over half of their day, with no legitimate breaks. Children are employed in sweatshops because... Read more »
Time, Research, and Caffeine
February 13, 2013
Ms. Einhorn’s world history students have been hard at work on research papers featuring an event or topic that relates to themselves. Ms. Einhorn has not been hesitant to brag about the great work and effort her students have put into their research papers. In fact, she would like a few of the great... Read more »
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