South Kingstown High School
Top Story #1
UGG Boots and Northface Jackets: Get in touch with your inner Neanderthal
written by Angela Tuoni · February 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment
“People are trying to be like everyone else with their clothes— typical NorthFace, leggings, Uggs,” describes sophomore Devyn Passaretti. “It just doesn’t cut it for me,” she said, “but if you want to be ‘in fashion’ then that is what you should go for I suppose.” Recently it was discovered that Neanderthals from 50,000 years ago created and wore jewelry made of shells, beads and teeth perforated and strung to be worn as necklaces and pigmented for color. This new discovery has scientists... [Read the full story]
Top Story #2
Sedentary Lifestyle Affects Health
February 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The bell rings at 7:37 a.m. and a group of students enter their math class. For the next 52 minutes they sit and take notes until they hear the bell, when they take a three minute walk to their next period class. When the final school bell sounds, some students proceed onto buses or into their cars and head home. Some stay after for extracurricular activities or clubs while others return later that evening for their respective team’s practice. “Due to changes in technology we are seeing higher risks in having... [Read the full story]
Top Story #3
Rebel Opinion: Unpredictable Bells
written by Hennessy Shaw · January 11, 2010 · 3 Comments
Everyday when I walk into school I come in with one state of mind, “I’m not late yet.” However, my previous thought soon changes when I walk in the doors at 7:34 a.m. only to be surprised that I came in the middle of the announcements. Checking the time on my cell phone provides no justice for my ‘tardiness.’ Why? Because every other clock in this school is on a different time schedule. I am peeved that I can’t waltz into a classroom and know exactly what time it is; most clocks aren’t even within... [Read the full story]
Top Story #4
Rec. Basketball Power Rankings
written by Patrick Gee · January 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
1. Team 6: Coach Phil Campo The wild and out-of-control Sam Johnson is always an annoyance to guard. Committing an abundance of fouls, though he will never foul out because his brother Dan will make sure that he refs all of his games. Ryan Sherman and Phil Campo provide a solid front court for this team, while Pizol is simply there for intimidation. 2. Team 7: Coach Ron Agostini This team could beat you from anywhere on the court. From the rebound-crashing LeValleys, to the ball handling of Jeff Booth, and three-point... [Read the full story]
Top Story #5
SK Intruder Captured
written by Phil Campo · December 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“He was at the entrance trying to get someone’s attention,” said Officer Montafix Houghton. “He got discouraged and was going to leave. He turned around though and got a student’s attention and they let him in.” On Wednesday November 25, the day before Thanksgiving, a suspicious man entered South Kingstown High School after a student opened a door for the intruder at the bus entrance facing the Hazard School. The man was later seen on the third floor after he poked his head into Mrs. Kennedy’s English... [Read the full story]
News
Recycling Program Makes Limited Impact
written by Seth Noon · February 25, 2010
“Ballin,” yells South Kingstown High School senior Brandon Sweet as he drains a crumpled up math test into the trash can from across the room. “That can be recycled!”... [Read more]
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Sports
Conley and Noon Aid Rebels to Third at Wrestling States
written by Philip Campo · March 1, 2010
Wrestling States was a good turn out for South Kingstown this year. The team placed 3rd overall, the same place as last year. The Rebels took two individual... [Read more]
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Arts & Entertainment
Jersey Shore Offers Fist Pumping Drama
written by Bryce McGillivray · February 25, 2010
“I keep my hair high, muscles juiced, and my fist pumping at all times,” says Paul Delevecchio a reality star known as “Pauly D,” on MTV’s new hit series Jersey Shore. ... [Read more]
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Op/Ed
Letter to the Editor: Teachers and Parking
written by Drew Mattiace · March 2, 2010
Every new school year there’s the one article published, normally by a senior, about the chaos that is the Senior Parking Lot. The points are always the... [Read more]
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