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Snow days then, longer year now

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:05:35 PST

The hopeful days of waking up and turning the TV to a local news station to check if Lindbergh R-7 rolls across the bottom of the screen are far over. Mid-fourth quarter grades are out, and the blissful ring of the last bell of the school year is anxiously awaited by stressed-out students. As much as they long for the glorious days of summer, snow day confusion has left students wondering when those days will actually begin.

Golf heads out to the farm

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:03:00 PST

Boys’ Golf is looking to get the interest of the student body as they head into the season with a strong team.

Energy drinks:

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:00:10 PST

Spotted: a student rushing to first hour, juggling books, binders and folders while sipping an energy drink. These carbonated, sweet beverages seem to have become the fuel for most teenagers. With up to 220 calories per can, energy drinks can become an unhealthy habit.

Summer flicks to see

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:58:19 PST

Summer is quickly approaching and it’s time to start planning what to do. Seeing a movie is a great time to kick back, relax and have fun with your friends and family.

It’s not too late to celebrate, ‘Going Green’ is the simple solution

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:57:58 PST

Going green can be defined as the fight to preserve our resources and reduce pollution in order to protect our environment for the future.

Double standard in promoting tanning

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:56:39 PST

Dear Pilot Editorial Staff and Advisers:

I first want to say I have the utmost respect for the Pilot and always enjoy reading each issue. For the first time since I’ve been at Lindbergh, however, I have a serious concern that I feel compelled to voice.

Times they are a changin' for the better

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:54:25 PST

With this school year coming to a close, students’ minds are flooding with good memories from the year, along with the things they wish were different. Many unreasonable concepts come to mind, but there are a few lingering ideas that have potential to be pursued.

Top 5 Graduation Songs

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:47:00 PST

No, Vitamin C does not grace this list of touching tunes that have the potential to leave a graduation ceremony without a dry eye in the house, or at least brings a reflection on the times had at high school and with friends they were had with. These songs might not automatically be thought of, but have just as much or more sentimental value.

Character Award

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:42:38 PST

Touring the classrooms and hallways of LHS, it is clear that a character craze has swept through the campus. The six pillars of Character Education are proudly plastered in every room and bulletin boards and display cases throughout the building proclaim the service and merit of the student body.

Finally They Come Back To Indie

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:41:50 PST

rying to regain momentum with Atlantic Records while even producing a new sound, Death Cab For Cutie releases their newest album, Narrow Stairs.

Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Entertainment World

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:39:41 PST

As the school year comes to an end, there is an increasing desire to reminise. Some events come to mind, but most commonly it is hard for someone to think of everything that happens.

Goodbye to retirees, new mothers, those moving on

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:39:02 PST

Sandfort’s graduating with the Class of ‘08!"

This phrase has been uttered more and more by seniors as the school year begins to come to a close.

"Dirty (Summer) Jobs"

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:36:38 PST

With the close of the school year, summer can be seen as a plateau of possibilities. One option is to enter the workforce.

Boredom Over Summer Break Is No Longer Acceptable

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:34:52 PST

ummer. The time of freedom for all pupils of knowledge. Excitement and desire flood the hearts of teenagers looking for something to fill up their free time.

Sure, video games, sleeping, eating, and the occasional party suffice for a temporary stretch of fun but when every object thought to fill the gaping hole of summer exuberance runs dry, youth need only to look at the opportunities surrounding them.

So, this summer, don’t just do the typical activities. Try something new. Here’s 101 ways to make the summer pretty amazing.

College applicants play the waiting game

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:58:58 PST

When juniors start applying for college this summer, certainly this fall, some may assume an automatic or easy acceptance to the college of their first choice. Recently a new trend has occurred or perhaps seniors didn’t freely discuss difficulties receiving full outright acceptance letters.

Top 5 Music

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:35:45 PST

Do students around campus have good taste in music? Possibly, but the quality could increase approximately 13.4 percent by listening to the following musicians. This music deserves to be checked out and known.

Month of ‘music in our schools’

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:59:58 PST

March brought great opportunity to all three music departments with two major competitions: Large Ensemble and Solo and Small Ensemble.

Mock Trail has warrant for success

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:56:58 PST

After taking second place at State last year, Mock Trial will again compete against the top eight of 40 teams in the state.