Archive for December, 2009
One Point for the Prehistoric Era
Ryanhood was invited by Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.) to host Battle of the Bands Friday night in the Rincon/University auditorium where seven bands went head to head in a rock out frenzy. First place earned five hours of recording time at Allusion Studio, and of course, bragging rights. All of the competing bands were [...]
Mock election project has rich history
It’s that time of year again! Just as the underclassmen of University High School exchange finals, semester grades, and stress for the relaxing weeks of winter break, UHS Seniors are hard at work, preparing for what has come to be the most anticipated event of the school year – the Senior Mock Election Project. But, behind all the posters, [...]
What Now? A monthly cure for the culturally devoid.
This month… Listen to: “My Body’s a Zombie For You” by Dead Man’s Bones A hybrid of Arcade Fire, Elvis Presley, and a sluggish, somewhat entrancing beat. The type of song that says everything you feel, even though you can’t exactly make out the words. I give this song two thumbs up for creating an overall mood of romantic [...]
Celtic Woman: Isle of Hope, a Review
“Celtic Woman is like Riverdance for the Voice”- David Downes On Monday November 16, 2009, I saw the show Celtic Woman: Isle of Hope at the Tucson Music Hall. The group is made up of 5 Irish women who began as soloists who were being produced by there now artistic director, David Downes. The girls are Lisa Kelly, Alex Sharpe, Lynn [...]
GET READY TO RUMBLE…I mean, Recycle
Notice the flashy blue recycle bins on campus? Rincon/University High School is the first campus to obtain recycling bins. We're the guinea pig of sorts for a high school eco-friendly experiment. The idea to get recycle bins on campus originated earlier this year when the Students Activities Board (SAB) was discussing possible homecoming themes. [...]
What Now? A compilation of monthly suggestions.
This month… Listen to: “Coffee Girl” by The Tragically Hip This song is the perfect soundtrack for lazy mornings, Sunday drives, or mellow reminiscing. “A Grand Doesn’t Come For Free” The Streets Who doesn’t love British hip-hop? This CD ranges from spunky (“Fit But You Know It”) to deliciously melancholy (“Dry [...]
University High’s Model United Nation Club Excels at Stanford Conference
When it comes to doing well in Model United Nations conferences, club co-presidents Daniel Fried and Ezra Spiro, and vice president Evan Keyes all agree that the top two ways to mastering a debate is to, “Know more than your opponent and wear the power tie”. However, it must have taken more than just a few fancy ties at this year’s Model [...]
Proposition 401 and 402: TUSD’s grave just got deeper.
On November 3, 2009 two very important ballot propositions, 401 and 402, that would have provided TUSD’s already decimated budget a much needed $9,000,000 override along with $190 dollars per student, were voted down. Many other school districts, however, passed their school budget overrides. Such results demonstrate how much the TUSD community [...]
Dear Brutus: Not Your Ordinary High School Production
On Saturday, November 7, 2009, I had the privilege of watching the Cast of Thousands adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s “Dear Brutus”. The story is about 3 couples and 2 women who have been invited to the house of Lob, a complete stranger to all of them. They have been invited to find a magical forest which only comes every year on Midsummer Eve. [...]
Budget override fuels frustration
A week and a half ago, a majority of Tucson voters said no to both Propositions 401 and 402, which would have allowed TUSD to tax those residents within its boundaries to fill the gap left by state budget cuts. Currently, Arizona faces a large budget shortfall. As the state legislature considers more budget cuts to the public schools, it is [...]
