Camille Mansour
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Recent articles by Camille Mansour:
JV track and field team triumphs over Westview
May 17, 2010 in 2010 &Web Exclusive
In the first race, both teams sprinted to cheer on their racers. This signified the start of the competitive and intense meet between MC and Westview.
PE should be a graduation requirement
May 09, 2010 in April 30 2010 &Opinions
The number of obese teens has tripled in the last 20 years, according to a study done at the University of Michigan. Our world is changing: most people don’t walk to school anymore, school lunches aren’t as healthy, and students after school usually just stay inside and watch T.V.
Con: MC should not offer co-ed sports
Apr 03, 2010 in April 2, 2010 &Opinions &Pro-Con
It’s a fact that boys are generally more athletic than girls. This doesn’t mean that all boys are better at their sport than all girls.
Girls polo thrives in Valley League, confident for CIF
Feb 19, 2010 in Feb. 12, 2010 &Sports
For most teams, the season is coming to an end. But for the girls varsity water polo team, CIF games are coming closer and closer.
Being undefeated in leagues is not as big as a deal to the girls as you might think.
Should there be a Sadie Hawkins dance? NO
Feb 11, 2010 in Feb. 12, 2010 &Opinions &Pro-Con
She comes home to find a sign surrounded by roses across her garage saying “Will you go to the dance with me?” The guy who is asking her waits inside for the answer.
Jan 26, 2010 in Entertainment &January 22, 2010 &Reviews
So many films can lead us to believe that love is only made for beautiful people in beautiful places. However, “Paper Heart” follows teen Charlyne Yi as she interviews real couples on what their opinion of love actually is.
Yes, we should have trimesters
Jan 23, 2010 in January 22, 2010 &Opinions &Pro-Con
This coming summer, you’re going to see more MC students at the beach rather than in classrooms. Thanks to trimesters, students can get in three more classes during the school year, adding up to 15 more classes in their high school career.
Best and Worst of 2009: TV Moment
Jan 19, 2010 in Dec. 18, 2009 &Entertainment
We will all remember where we were and how we felt the day that Michael Jackson died. He is the most celebrated person of the year.
A televised memorial service was dedicated to him. People close to him and celebrities all attended, including Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Usher, Stevie Wonder, and Smokey Robinson.
Practice key to girls water polo success
Dec 18, 2009 in Dec. 18, 2009 &Sports
The team jumps into the water with only one thing on their minds.
“In those two hours nothing else matters but water polo,” senior Oriana Jimenez said. “It’s about dedication. The people who come to practice know it’s about water polo and nothing else. Everyone puts all the drama behind.”
