Articles in the June 5, 2009 Category


Jun 5, 2009
Eggleston goes skydiving
By mcsunorg
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Last summer was no ordinary trip to Utah for freshman Janna Eggleston. I mean, it’s not every day that you get the chance to indoor skydive in a vertical wind tunnel.

Jun 5, 2009
Video games: distraction or death trap for students?
By mcsunorg
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With blood shot eyes and sharp concentration Junior Philip Song focuses in on his computer screen as he skillfully moves through the levels of his favorite game.

Jun 3, 2009
Review: Taylor Swift concert
By Sara Shantz
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The lights dimmed and the crowd leapt to their feet in anticipation of her grand entrance. The stage lit up and the crowd came to a roar. Suddenly, Taylor Swift appeared on stage, followed by an entourage of backup dancers all wearing matching white marching band uniforms.

Jun 3, 2009
Offering thanks to those who shaped me
By Matthew Geller
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It’s finally the end of the year. As I look back on my four years of high school, the fact that I will be leaving MC forever doesn’t quite sink in. There are so many things here that have shaped who I am today.

Jun 3, 2009
My novel comes alive
By Karen Michel
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In the third grade, I wrote one of the two pieces of work that I thought for sure would affect my life, one way or another.

Jun 3, 2009
Girls lax loses game in double overtime; shares league title
By Vandana Bhairi
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The spectators, coaches, and players held their breaths during the last few minutes of the game against Valley Center.

Jun 3, 2009
Swim loses CIFs despite successful preliminaries
By Kevin Lage
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With two League titles and an undefeated record, the MC swim team’s season finally came to a victorious, yet bittersweet, close.

Jun 3, 2009
Boys volleyball captures second consecutive CIF
By Sara Shantz
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The boys volleyball team beat Vahalla 3-0 in the CIF finals on Saturday, May 30, making the boys CIF champions two years in a row.

Jun 3, 2009
Family-like relationships, coach’s inspiration lead to CIF championship win
By Rachel Martin
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The gymnastics team went out with a bang this year, winning the team CIF championship and also two individual titles by seniors Tina Wilhelm and Shelby Bruce. This is the team’s tenth championship. Their last was in 2003.

Jun 3, 2009
Track & field break personal, school records
By Abby Mansour
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Runners! On your mark…The shot goes off, sending senior Alex Wright swiftly on her way on the first leg of the girls 4X400 meter relay at C.I.F. Finals on Saturday, May 30 at Sundevil Stadium.