By: Lotus Rogers

Staff Writer

Extra! Extra! For yet the second time this year, the journalism class has come out with another issue of The View. The November issue has perceived a common, reoccurring theme of giving and excitement from students before the end of the year. This issue contained articles about charities, national events, fads, social networking, and the grand homecoming week. From the hot and sweaty locker rooms, to the mindless behavior review, it is sure to be a good read for students.

“Our November issue was definitely better than the October one,” said View writer, Sydney Barendrick. “I feel that we put alot more effort into this one.” The Crew has worked hard to produce the issue, and are hopeful that they can be more punctual with the next one.

“Yes, we could be more prepared, and be expecting a deadline,” said Barendrick.

The student couldn’t agree more with the newspaper staff.

“They did really well this time,” said Hanna Crews. “It was more on time, and they had more interesting and timely articles.”

Articles such as Hot and Sweaty, the Secret Life of a Diabetic Teenager, and of course, the Homecoming center spread, were obviously the big hits for readers around campus.

“I personally liked the Mindless Behavior review,” said Crews. “It was very fun and easy to read and great information. My friends thought it was good as well. I am definitely looking forward to the December issue because they always have holiday stuff in there”.

Students are excited for the next issue which is set to have a theme of different holidays celebrated by different religions around the world.

“On the December issue, we will have lots of different cultures and holidays that apply to many of the students.” Barendrick said .

But that is just the center spread.

Campus – close up

Campus – wide

A building

A building – static

B building lower

B building lower – static

B building upper

B building upper – static

C building lower

C building lower – static

C building upper

C building upper – static

E building

E building – static

“I enjoy taking AP classes because I like to challenge myself,” explained freshman, Jay Raju. “Not to mention it’s one more college credit knocked out of the way.” Taking the classes not only looks good on a college application, but it will put one ahead for college credit. Testing can be hard, and for some, it is their weak points.  Most people claim they know all of the material, but they freeze up when it comes time to test. What is the best way to make these brain farts disappear?

“For AP exams, the best way to study would be to study off of other books besides the one text book. Use others recourses to get more knowledge,” said Raju. With most students cramming last minute information in fifteen minutes before the test, those who take weeks to prepare get the better results School is so close to being over, the next couple of exams could make or break a grade. Looking for that A, do not study a month in advance, but use the time wisely and study accordingly. Although studying the night before may be the easier route, there is a noticeable difference between those crammers, and those who study weeks in advance. Which one are you?

“I am taking Health online over summer, but not because I have to,” freshman Kenna Houtz said. “It is so I can get that credit out of the way, and it opens up a spot in my schedule for a class I want to take.” Since only one semester is required of Health, only one session is needed online or at the actual school. The more popular summer classes, Health and Physical Education filled up quickly, becoming no longer available by April 12th. Students are still given the option of many more classes. If  students take a math class over summer, they may use that to get ahead and skip a level of math, making their senior year totally math free! Although more school sounds like a drag, catching up or getting ahead may be the right idea for  students. It is a great way to meet new people and have a great start for your next academic year.