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NJHS Induction
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (73 reads)

NJHS Induction

Liz Winkler

National Junior Honor Society Induction was held on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 PM. Seventh and eighth graders were inducted. Members have to meet certain requirements to be part of the society. “It was a total honor to be inducted,” said Lynne Niemants, 7^th grade inductee.

Vex Robot Competition
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (50 reads)

Vex Robot Competition

By Loren Ransome

The team name was 1054/ Achilles, team made up of Evan White, Rob Phillips, and Brett Craig. The Competition was to build a robot and to bring it to the Vex Robot Competition in Dallas at the Convention center .After arriving in Dallas the team attended going to qualifying matches in order to get to the real thing.

Leadership
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (50 reads)

Leadership Group

Leadership is something that teachers recommend students to be in. Students get to go on fieldtrips through out the year. They are our leaders for the school. Ms. Figueroa, gifted teacher, is the leader of the group.

Jump Start Camp
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (57 reads)

Jump Start Camp

by: McKenzie Cook

Jump start camp is a program for incoming seventh graders to see the school and experience some of the diversity, and get the feel for changing classes every ninety minutes, also to get the feel for some of the cirrocumuli and the teachers. The sessions go week by week, and everyday until about noon. If students more than two miles away from the school, they will provide transportation, which will give students an opportunity to meet new people.

The Hope Awards
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (57 reads)

The Hope Awards

Joi'Lesha White

The Hispanic Outstanding Performance Education (HOPE) Award honors the Mexicans and Hispanic students who have been on the honor roll and have done a good job in all the schools.

The Society of American Military Engineers Competition
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (50 reads)

The Society of American Military Engineers Competition

By Rob Phillips

Students in Mr. Mayburger’s B6 class have been preparing for months for the Society of American Military Engineers Competition. On April 28 they competed in the competition at the PKI Scott Convention Center at the University of Nebraska, Omaha. There were two different groups of students that presented their topics. The presentations consisted of a written paper, a slideshow, and physical models. Individual students presented different parts of each group’s presentation.

Honors Night
Thursday, May 21, 2009 (77 reads)

Honors Night

By Jarel Allen

Have you ever heard of Honors Night, well here it is. Honors night is a celebration to award students on their success. So to the students who don’t know look at it as a good thing.

The 19 Day Rule
Thursday, May 21, 2009 (80 reads)

The 19 Day Rule

Ashton Watson-Jones

The 19 Day Rule, many people know what it is. Some don’t know what it’s for. The 19 Day Rule suspends students for 19 days for having bad behavior.

high school selections
Friday, April 17, 2009 (82 reads)

High School Selections

by Liz Kinney

The eighth graders have selected their high schools for next year. The two major high schools are North and Central.

Science in Motion
Friday, April 17, 2009 (78 reads)

Science in Motion

by Lauren Vlasek

Some students went on a trip to Florida for five days. The trip is called Science in Motion. The cost of the trip to go was a little over $2000. The students held fundraisers such as selling coupon books and also Village Inn pies to help raise money for the trip.

Science Olympiad
Friday, April 17, 2009 (99 reads)

Science Olympiad

by Gavrella Dickey

Science Olympiad is one of the many things that school offers. Science Olympiad is a competition between all grades. The eighth graders get to choose if they want to be in the competition.

Pennies for Patients
Friday, April 17, 2009 (78 reads)

Pennies for Patients

Ashton Watson-Jones

Pennies for Patients was established by the Leukemia and Lymphoma society in 1949, to raise money for research. Also to educate people about those diseases. This event has been going on for five years now.

Winter Dance
Friday, April 17, 2009 (82 reads)

Winter dance

By: Brooklyn Johnson

On February 12, 2009 the gymnasium was packed with both seventh and eighth grade students. Not for an assembly, but for a celebration. The dance was rescheduled due to the bad weather in December.

8th GRADE SELECTION
Friday, April 17, 2009 (78 reads)

8th Grade Selection

By: Jarel Allen

The seventh grade students are getting ready for their last year of middle school. Next year they’ll be eighth graders but, first they have to choose their classes. The students registered their classes and hope to move on with classes that are better. While registering, they noticed the more variety of classes they can choose from.

The Yearbook Is Completed
Friday, April 17, 2009 (76 reads)

The Yearbook Is Completed

By: Alyssa Mount

On February 27, the yearbook was completed by Ms. Balentine’s A1 and B2 Journalism classes. Balentine’s classes had been working on the yearbook since school resumed after winter break. Now, with the yearbook completed, all of the ordered yearbooks are planned to arrive in May.

Library News
Friday, April 17, 2009 (68 reads)

Library News

Emanuel Acosta

What is new at the library? The library is getting a new shipment of books this spring. Mrs. Arbuckle, librarian, orders a fall and spring shipment of books, one shipment is to start with new books while the other is for books students request her to order.

Book Blasters
Friday, April 17, 2009 (82 reads)

Book Blasters

by: Caitlyn Baker

Book Blasters is a competition group that reads select titles, then competes against schools about their knowledge of that book. Mrs. Arbuckle , librarian, and Mrs. Smith, seventh grade language arts, are the sponsors of Book Blasters. Some of the titles they have to read include, The true confessions of Charlotte Doyle, A corner of the universe, Barcode Tattoo, The face on the milk carton, and many more.

Math Melee
Friday, April 17, 2009 (76 reads)

Math Melee

By Justin DeLaRosa

The seventh and eighth grade Math Melee is a competition where the students get to use there minds in the subject of math. This Math Competition is the Math Melee; the math quiz is what the seventh and eighth grade has been taking in math class. Now, that the test is over seventh grade are the tiny monarch butterfly and the eighth grade is the mighty king monarch lion.

The CAT Testings and 2-6-7
Friday, April 17, 2009 (93 reads)

The CAT Testings and 2-6-7

Leslie Vargas

CAT stands for California Achievement Test. In middle school this test is given to both seventh and eighth graders. The CAT started on March 23 and ended on March 31.

Co2 Drag Racers
Friday, April 17, 2009 (68 reads)

Co2 Drag Racers

by James Lindsay

The Co2 Drag Racer used to take place during periods A3 and A5. This class is called Design and Modeling. Mr. Mayberger, the director of the Drag Racers, is in charge of this class, and teaches them as well.

Math Recording
Friday, April 17, 2009 (88 reads)

Math Recording

By LeShelle Berry

Mrs. Colton, the math teacher, is filming her classes. She has taught here for 17 years. She likes math and kids. Colton teaches Algebra+, pre-algebra,math 7, and has part in math competitions.

Geo Bee!
Friday, April 17, 2009 (74 reads)

Geo Bee!

by Katie Randall

In December a number of selected seventh and eighth grade students started training for the Geography Bee. They practiced in the social studies classrooms. The participants compete against other OPS students and try to answer the question before the other opponent.

Open Gym
Friday, April 17, 2009 (75 reads)

Open Gym

by: McKenzie Cook

This school year students have a new way of staying active after school, instead of just sitting around and playing games, or watching TV. There is a brand new program, and it’s hosted by the Omaha Public Police Department. Twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday, this is a chance to go to the gym and just mess around, play with friends. Shoot some hoops. Or just walk around the gym with friends.

S.A.M.E.
Friday, April 17, 2009 (75 reads)

The Society of American Military Engineers

by Rob Phillips

The Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.) is a group that is focused on creating a real world learning environment for students. They also try to create excitement about engineering, while using team building, and networking techniques. The multiple groups of 3-5 students work to prepare for the up coming competition on April 28, at PKI Scott Convention Center at the University of Nebraska, Omaha.

VEX Robot Competition
Friday, April 17, 2009 (84 reads)

VEX Robot Competition

by Austin Price

The students on the VEX Robot Team are: Brett Craig, 8 Evan White, 8, and Rob Philips, 8. They have been working on it from the beginning of the year. They can program the robot to move with a remote to operate it. With a remote, they can move the robot and also make it pick up things like a foam cube.

Adjudication
Friday, April 17, 2009 (77 reads)

Adjudication

Adjudication is a choral and orchestra festival sponsored by O.P.S. for all middle school choirs. They are judged on every aspect of their performance. From the time they stand up from their seats, to walking on stage to perform.

by Joi'Lesha White

Think Tank
Wednesday, February 04, 2009 (132 reads)

Think Tank

By: McKenzie Cook

On December 2, 2008, students went to UNO to a Think Tank competition. There they were separated into groups with one student from each OPS school. The groups then picked a president, and then picked a company: the presidents later bargained/ shared their group’s information with presidents from the other groups.

Lion's Pride Ambassadors
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (132 reads)

Lion's Pride Ambassadors

by Robby Phillips

Lions Pride Ambassadors (L.P.A.) are there to set good examples in behavior and school work. These students need to be dedicated to the Lions Pride Ambassadors to continue with them. This program was formed by the Mayors Office, Sherwood foundation, and Building Bright Future.

The Vex Robot Team
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (120 reads)

Vex Robot Team

By: James Lindsay

Near the end of the first month of school, the Vex Robotics Team (V.R.T.) started. V.R.T. is a group that customizes robots and then builds them. The V.R.T. takes place in, architect teacher, Mr. Mayberger’s classroom.

Competition Strikes
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (147 reads)

Competiton Strikes

Alexandrea O'Donnell

Honors competition math is an honors class for students with a gift in mathematics. Both eighth grade and seventh grade take this class aside from their regular math class. The students compete in different math competitions’ at different high schools and junior highs.

Time for a Change
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (120 reads)

Time for a Change!

Candice Nero

The student vote was a very big part of our 08-09 school year. It takes place around the same time as the presidential election. Mrs. Figueroa was in charge of this event.

Sixth Grade Math Competition
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (123 reads)

Sixth Grade Math Competition
by Austin Price

The Sixth Grade Math Competition took place on November 6, 2008; it went from 1:00-3:45 p.m. There were 17 schools involved in the competition. There were 108 students who attended.

Taking A Look Back In History
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (141 reads)

Taking A Look Back In History

By: Alyssa Mount

Students in Mrs. Figueroa’s seventh and eighth grade Honors Special Projects Class have been working on projects for History Day. This is a chance for students to research and design a project about a chosen topic. This year, the theme is The Individual in History, Actions and Legacies.

Teachers
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (126 reads)

Teacher fitness club
By: Justin DeLaRosa

The Teacher fitness club is a way for all teachers and staff to become fit before Thanksgiving. The participation of the teachers and staff of the Fitness Club was optional. The main three teachers in the Fitness Club was Mr. Mayberger, Mr. Jelken, and Mrs. Sherman.

Science Competition
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (113 reads)

Science Competition

By LeShelle Berry

Everybody get out popcorn, pop, chips anything needed because the Science Bowl is coming, not the Super Bowl, the Science Bowl. Five seventh-graders and five eighth-graders from Mr. Huber and Mrs. Temple’s Honors Science classes are going to compete on January 31 they are going to compete against other middle schools in Lincoln.

Get Involved!
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (138 reads)

Get Involved!

By: Katie Randall

When the 2:40 bell rings students don’t have to go home. There are varieties of after school activities students can get involved in! If students feel like there isn’t a club that they belong in, their wrong!

Tutoring
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (129 reads)

Tutoring

Emanuel Acosta

Need help in math or Language Arts? Then attending tutoring is the best solution for you. Tutoring is offered from 2:40-3:50 after school. The sponsors include: Ms.Madsen, Mrs.Temple, Mrs.Colton, and Mrs.Smith.

Carnegie Math
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (120 reads)

Carnegie Math

By: McKenzie Nienaber

Carnegie Math is a program used to complete math problems on the computer. In math teacher, Mrs. Premer’s class students are required to log on to Carnegie for 90 minutes every two weeks. If students are absent it becomes harder to get the required amount of time, so students may log onto Carnegie using their home computers. This allows students to log in at home and do work.

Bridge Club
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (129 reads)

Bridge Club

By: Liz Kinney

Bridge is a game played with cards and four people. The sponsor of the club is Mrs. Figueroa who is also the gifted teacher. “Club seems to be taking off great new paths for people.”

Magnet Ambassadors
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (133 reads)

Magnet Ambassadors

Brooklyn Johnson

Magnet ambassadors are selected students who get the word out to other schools about the school. Students are chosen based on their academic achievements and excellencies in their behavior. Teachers recommend the students.

The Winter Concert
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (149 reads)

The Winter Concert

By: Peyton Suggs

Mrs. Morgan, the band and orchestra instructor, and Mrs. Simpson, the chorus instructor, put together the 2008 Winter Concert. The concert was on December 11. Jazz band, orchestra, chorus, and band all performed.

Running Club
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (142 reads)

Running Club

By Victoria Terpstra

The leaders of the Running Club are Mrs.Premer , math teacher, and Ms. Temple, science teacher. They are the ones who put all this together. This club started not even two weeks ago and so many students are interested in it. If you like to run this is the club for you. Making this club was a lot of hard work.

National Junior Honor Society
Friday, October 31, 2008 (234 reads)

National Junior Honor Society

By Candice Nero

Many of the students might ask what National Junior Honor Society is. It’s basically a leadership club for eighth grade students. They volunteer in the community and the school.

Book Blasters
Friday, October 31, 2008 (186 reads)

Book Blasters

By Arin Pennington

Book Blasters is a club for people who especially like to read books. This club is sponsored by Ms. Arbuckle, the librarian, and Mrs. Smith, language arts teacher. A couple of the books they’ll be reading in Book Blasters includes: The Uglies, Flush, Storm Breakers, Star Girl, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Code Orange. Members in this club meet about a once month.

Math Competition
Friday, October 31, 2008 (206 reads)

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By Jarel Allen

The Math Competition team is run by Ms. Colton, math teacher. The Math team is a fairly easy class to do. Students in the class actually like that class. Everyone including the teacher loves math. This is why they do Math Competition.

Lead The Way Project
Friday, October 31, 2008 (189 reads)

Lead The Way Project

by Carrei Watts

The Engineering Club went to North High School with Mr. Mayberger teacher. They went to North to get a look at the Engineering program, and went attended the ground breaking ceremony, for the Engineering Building. Four North High School students designed the building using skills they learned in the program.

All School Fundraiser
Friday, October 31, 2008 (200 reads)

All School Fundraiser

By Shelby Petrini

The school is fundraising through Cherry Dale Farms. The school has been fundraising through them for a long time. They give prizes to work for.

Lion's Pride
Friday, October 24, 2008 (235 reads)

Lion's Pride

By James Lindsay

Lion’s Pride is an after school project that mixes learning with fun. Mr. Bartee, one of the staff members, said many students enjoy being in Lion’s Pride. This program has many different activities for students, such as open gym, Fantasy Football, video games (Xbox360, Playstation 3, and Wii), design club, and nail art.

Pre-CAT
Friday, October 24, 2008 (183 reads)

Pre-CAT

By Caitlyn Baker

The students can’t wait for the California Achievement test . Even though the Pre-California Achievement Test prepares the students for the CAT test some students don’t agree. They will take the CAT test in the spring.

The 2008-09 Scince Competition
Thursday, October 23, 2008 (211 reads)

Science Competition

By Tyra Toney

The Science Competition takes place in February and March. The students that are involved in this competition are in honors science classes. Activities that they do take place in the classroom. One of the activities that they do is called Write it Do it. In this activity one partner writes out a list of instructions to build a Lego structure. Then after they are done writing it the other partner has to read it then build it.

Scholars
Thursday, October 23, 2008 (209 reads)

Scholars

By Rob Phillips

The Scholars are a group set on making a difference in their test scores. This group of minority students focuses on setting goals, challenging themselves, and operating cooperatively. However students are not selected for this group by grades or age, rather by teacher nomination.

Bridge
Thursday, October 23, 2008 (351 reads)

Bridge

by Taylor Nickell

What is bridge? Well it’s a card game that requires four people to play. Of the four people there are two partners sitting across from each other. One of partners is called the dummy which means his partner plays his hand.

The N.I.C.E Group and their fieldtrip
Thursday, October 23, 2008 (202 reads)

The N.I.C.E Group and their fieldtrip

by Leslie Vargas

The N.I.C.E group meets once a month and they mostly go on fieldtrip. The N.I.C.E group stands for Native Indian Centered Education. To be a member of the N.I.C.E group a student must be registered to a Native Indian Tribe.

The Art of Chess has Arrived!
Thursday, October 23, 2008 (244 reads)

The art of chess has arrived!

By Tara Larson

The art of chess has arrived! Chess Team started late October in room 271. The meetings go from 2:40 until 4:00.


Current Archive

Students with Parent/Teachers
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (101 reads)

Students with Parents as Teachers

By: Gavrella Dickey

Not very many students get the opportunity to have their parents work at the school they attend, but three students here get to. The names of these students and there parents are, Jessa Royer 7, and her mom Mrs. Preston math teacher; Chelsi Balentine 7, and her mother Ms. Balentine journalism and language arts teacher; and Alexandrea O’Donnell 8, and her dad Mr. O’Donnell special ed teacher.

Time to Say Good-Bye
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (108 reads)

Time to Say Good-Bye

By: Danielle Ishii

After two and a half years of teaching, Mrs. Snyder is leaving to fulfill her dreams. Snyder has been accepted into the U.S. air force officer training program, which has been a dream of hers from a young age. Snyder is the seventh grade science teacher.

Author's Visit
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (105 reads)

Author's Visit

by Tyra Toney

On April 15, 2009 Frank Beddor, the author of The Looking Glass Wars, came to visit. Beddor talked about his recent books that he just wrote and showed students the 3-D affects that he is going to use in his upcoming movie that he is working on. During his visit he had some students and teachers act out some scenes that are going to be in the movie he’s making.

Summer Plans
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (119 reads)

Summer Plans

By: James Lindsay

Summer Break is coming up in a few weeks. There are many different plans for everyone. Many different students and staff members have different plans for the summer. Mrs. Premer plans to do various activities for her break.

Mr. Johnson is leaving
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (112 reads)

Mr. Johnson is leaving

By LeShelle Berry

Mr. Johnson, the seventh grade teacher, is leaving. He has been teaching here for two years. He's goin back to Colorado, his home state, to be closer to his family.

Teachers and Summer Jobs
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (121 reads)

Teachers And Summer Jobs

By: Alyssa Mount

Summer is coming up, and that means no more work or school at McMillan. With the economy not doing great, it’s nice to have extra money. For some teachers, summer brings an extra job. For others, it’s a time to relax.

Feelings for High School
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (116 reads)

Feelings for High School

By: Stacia One Feather

Most 8^th grade students get nervous to go to High School. Brakayiah Harris, 8, isn’t that nervous about going to high school. Her mom works at North High.

Farewell Ms. Clasen
Thursday, May 21, 2009 (129 reads)

Farewell Ms. Clasen

Liz Winkler and Danielle Ishii

As many have realized by now, Ms. Clasen, seventh grade language arts teacher, will not be joining the students next year. After 29 years of teaching at McMillan, Clasen believes it is time for retirement. “I’ve really enjoyed all my years teaching at McMillan,” said Clasen.

Tragedy Strikes
Thursday, May 21, 2009 (145 reads)

Tradgedy Strikes

By Tara Larson

On March 17, 2009 we lost a dear member of the McMillan family, Patricia Patterson. Born on March 10, 1941 she had 5 siblings. Patterson moved form Manhattan, Kansas to Omaha, Nebraska at age 21. Mrs. Arbuckle commented, " She always got the job done."

Nurse News
Thursday, May 21, 2009 (151 reads)

Nurse News

By: Brooklyn Johnson

It’s come down to the end of the year and students are getting called out of class. Not for time out sheets or referrals but for the eighth grade health screening. The school nurse, Mrs. Wilson, is in charge of making sure all the screening is complete.

Step to the Beat
Friday, April 17, 2009 (177 reads)

Step to the Beat

Liz Winkler

Ballroom dancing has been widely known in the world as far back as the 1500’s. Ballroom dancing has now reached school. Gym teachers, Ms. Parfitt, and Mr. Dillon’s B4 gym class have been experiencing the difficulty of this sport. Every B day, B4 gym class students practiced dancing for one hour.

Free Time Fun
Friday, April 17, 2009 (165 reads)

Free Time Fun

Carrie Watts

How boring can it be to just sit around and watch all the free time go by like it was never there? Stop sitting around and watching the fun happen to every body else. Step out go play and have fun but be safe at the same time. Students plan to use their free time in different ways this summer.

Spam Emails
Friday, April 17, 2009 (163 reads)

Spam Emails

By: Peyton Suggs

Mrs. Arbuckle, librarian, has dealt with many problems due to spam emails. Arbuckle isn’t the one that takes the email privileges away; it’s the District’s computer system. When a student send out messages to more than five people, then its takes up the memory, and suspend your e-mail.

Memories at McMillan
Friday, April 17, 2009 (170 reads)

Memories at McMillan

By: Kywana Mumphrey

Many teachers have different memories of working at McMillan. Many of the teachers remember the first day they started working here and the students. Mrs. Temple, science teacher, loves seeing kids excited about projects around the school.

Aspiring Teacher
Friday, April 17, 2009 (157 reads)

Aspiring Teacher

by Tara Larson

Mr. Schull is the new student teacher in the library. Schull is currently a student at the University of Nebraska. He is also taking selected classes at MetroCommunity College. Schull student taught at Kennedy and GilderElementary schools.

The Rivalry Between MySpace and Facebook
Friday, April 17, 2009 (166 reads)

The Rivalry Between MySpace and Facebook

by Candice Nero

Many of the students have a MySpace or a Facebook. Some even have both. Ms Sherman, art 7 and 8, said, “I think MySpace is used by a younger majority, which is why I deleted my MySpace and made a Facebook because my students kept finding me.”

The Lion's Pride Dance!
Friday, April 17, 2009 (174 reads)

The Lion's Pride Dance

by Andreas Butler

The Lion's Pride Winter Dance was held for every student that attended Lion's Pride after school. It was held by the Lion's Pride faculty. At the dance, they played hip-hop music and had snacks for everyone.

Teacher Appreciation Week
Friday, April 17, 2009 (158 reads)

Teacher Appreciation Week

By: Emily Jensen

Teacher Appreciation Week took place during the week of March 2-6. The school and students gave teachers thank-you gifts and cards. The purpose of Teacher Appreciation Week is to show the teachers appreciation for all they do.

spring activities
Friday, April 17, 2009 (183 reads)

Spring Activities

By: Stacia One Feather

People like to do things as a spring activity. Dustin Gathje, 8, enjoys going to the movies at Great Escape Theaters. He likes to go with Molly Gaughan’. They’re going to see the movie”Madea Goes to Jail”. They like to go on Fridays.

New Year's Resolution
Wednesday, February 04, 2009 (242 reads)

New Year's Resolution

By: Stacia One Feather

Mr. Huber wants to exercise more to improver his lifestyle. He wants to stop drinking pop. Huber doesn’t know if he wants a party or not.

YVC
Monday, February 02, 2009 (238 reads)

Youth Volunteer Club

Lauren Vlasak

YVC stands for Youth Volunteer Club is a club where people help out the community. Mrs. Castanos, reading teacher and Ms. Stevens, special ed teacher, run the club with helping the community and encourages students to do volunteer work. They meet at least once a month.

Snow days
Monday, February 02, 2009 (230 reads)

Snow Days

Ayoma Watts-Johnson

It’s Thursday morning and students are watching the news to see if their school is cancelled. If there is no below freezing temperature, a large quantity of snow, or slick roads, school would probably not be cancelled.“The superintendent decides when school is cancelled,” said Dr. Bigsby, the principle.

Student Aides
Monday, February 02, 2009 (232 reads)

Student Aides

Joi'Lesha White

Having good grades will eventually help out. It did to some of the students here.They’re office, teacher, or counselor aides. In the future it’s smart people who would be rewarded.

Top Holiday Presents!
Monday, February 02, 2009 (236 reads)

Top Holiday Presents!

Tyra Tony

What presents do students want to receive for the holidays? Some presents can be an object and some can be a wish. Charrita Austin, 7, for Christmas she doesn’t want what an average seventh grader asks for. For Christmas her top present that she wants to receive is for her father to be there on Christmas day.

Library News
Monday, February 02, 2009 (240 reads)

Library News

By: Ashton Watson-Jones

There are a lot of new things in the library. Mrs. Arbukle, librarian, added new websites to the student library page for students to use. The websites are fun ways to challenge your brain and learn.

Music Tech
Monday, February 02, 2009 (221 reads)

Music Tech

Gavrella Dickey

One of the elective classes offered to eighth graders through the communication magnet program, is Music Technology. This class is a program designed to help students understand music better, through the piano.

ROARS!
Monday, February 02, 2009 (227 reads)

ROARS!

By Jarel Allen

Got A ROAR yet? Well if a person has they should know that ROARS are used for getting rewards. The SSDS Team (Safe Secure Discipline Schools) came up with the idea for kids who do good things should receive something for it. If a student receives a ROAR, it gets them to the front of the lunch line and puts the roar in a drawing.

The Cds Known as Mannheim Steamrollers!
Monday, February 02, 2009 (235 reads)

The Cds Known as Mannheim Steamrollers!

Andreas Butler

The Mannheim Steamrollers Cds were given out Thursday, December 4 to all the students and teachers. In the 43 minutes and 25 seconds of Christmas music, there are 12 tracks. The list of songs are Introduction, Joy To The World, Stille Nacht(Silent Night), The Dream, Crystal, Carol of the Bells, Messengers of Christmas, Greensleeves, Above the Northern Lights, Good King Wenceslas, Deck The Halls, and Angels We Have Heard on High.

Christmas Carol
Monday, February 02, 2009 (232 reads)

Christmas Carol

Carrie Watts

On the way to the Christmas carol, Mr. Meyer was patiently waiting to get there. This was his first year going, he really didn’t know what to expect. He thought the best part was when the kids to pride and the play and showed great respect.

Rotary Honor Roll Club
Monday, February 02, 2009 (229 reads)

Rotary Honor Roll Club

By: Kywana Mumphrey

The Rotary Club of Omaha is a group of business and community leaders who meet regularly to foster ideas of fellowship, leadership, and service. Young eighth graders are committed to their personal growth and achievement. Students are nominated by teacher, counselors, and administrators.

New Student Teacher!
Monday, February 02, 2009 (237 reads)

New Student Teacher!

By: Danielle Ishii

Ms. Weber is proud to be a student teacher at McMillan. She is currently teaching under the direction of Ms. Sherman and Mr. Walter. She is student teaching seventh and eighth grade art for Ms. Sherman.

New teacher Ms.Pratt
Monday, February 02, 2009 (240 reads)

New Computer Teacher

by Aaron Reily

Ms. Pratt is a new computer teacher. In her family she has 2 older brothers, 2 younger sisters, 3 nephews, and 2 nieces. She said “her favorite teacher in school was Mr. Strow,” he was the year book advisor after school. He got her interested in computers because of him.

Ms. O'Neill in the house!
Monday, November 10, 2008 (315 reads)

Ms. O'Neill in the house!

By Andreas Butler

Ms. O’Neill is happy to be a student teacher at McMillan and thinks the students and teachers are fun so far. She student taught under the direction of Ms. Balentine in language arts and journalism first quarter.

Ms. De'Brie
Monday, November 10, 2008 (377 reads)

Ms. De'Brie

by Lauren Vlasek

There is a new staff member at school. Her name is Ms. De’Brie and she teaches language arts. She graduated from a Nebraska Wesleyan in 2003 and she is from Lincoln, Nebraska. She used to teach language arts at a school in Las Vegas. “I decided I wanted to teach at McMillan because I heard really good things about it,” Debrie said.

The New Counseler
Monday, November 10, 2008 (321 reads)

The New Counselor

By Ashton Watson-Jones

A new counselor, Ms.Gregor, said she likes the kids, the building and the friendly staff. Gregor used to be a fifth grade teacher at Liberty Elementary. “I like helping kids look toward the future and fix mistakes,” said Greogor.

Ericka Payton
Monday, November 10, 2008 (325 reads)

Ericka Payton

By McKenzie Cook

This year we have a new teacher Ericka Payton. This is Payton’s first year of teaching at McMillan, last year she assisted with Connie Colton. This year she is in room 254 teaching mathematics.

Mr. Bengier, A New Face
Monday, November 10, 2008 (331 reads)

Mr. Bengier, a new face
By Alexandrea O'Donnell

As there have been many new faces in the hallways, one is Mr. Bengier. Mr. Bengier came from North high school where he taught chemistry and human growth and developement.

Andrew Smith
Monday, November 10, 2008 (310 reads)

Andrew Smith

By Emily Jensen

The new eighth grade social studies teacher is Mr. Smith. This is his first year teaching. Smith said he wanted to teach social studies because he loves history and government and he was never really good at math or science. Smith went to Papillion La Vista High School and attended college at UNO.

Race for Kids
Monday, November 10, 2008 (297 reads)

Race for Kids

By Stacia One Feather

The Race for Kids are for kids who run to help donate money for kids in need. Kids run for at least a mile or half a mile. Ms. Madsen, math teacher, was the contact person at the school.

HSP
Monday, November 10, 2008 (336 reads)

Honors Special Projects

By Ashleigh Gildon

Honor Special Projects is a program for the gifted students. These kids have high abilities above most. To get into the class, students have to get high CAT scores.

Science in Motion Trip
Monday, November 10, 2008 (325 reads)

Science in Motion Trip

By Austin Price

The Science in Motion trip will take place in Orlando, Florida. There are about ten people going on the trip. The sponsors for the trip are former science teacher, Mrs. Washington and language arts teacher, Mrs. Smith. This is their third and final year for the trip.

Pride Shirts and Stars
Sunday, November 02, 2008 (482 reads)

Pride Shirts and Stars

By Peyton Suggs

This is the second year for Pride Shirts. Dr. Bigsby, principal, started Pride Shirts so that every student could be branded. When students or teachers wear their shirts in public, people will know they go to McMillan Magnet.

Mrs. Kuti New The Building
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (310 reads)

Mrs. Kuti New To The Building

By Gavrella Dickey

Mrs. Kuti is one of the new paras for the Contained Classroom. This is Kuti’s first year. Before she taught at Nathan Hale, Beveridge, Hartman Elementary, and Adams Elementary. Kuti has been teaching for 17 years.

Trick-or-Treating Teachers
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (329 reads)

Trick-or-Treating Teachers

By Katie Randall

Students aren't the only ones who celebrate Halloween. Teachers do too. Some teachers celebrate with their children, some go to parties, and some simply stay at home and hand out candy.

New Music Teacher
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (337 reads)

New Music Teacher

By Alyssa Mount

Ms. Morgan is a new teacher added to the staff this year. She teaches Music Tech, band, and orchestra. Morgan was born in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended this school and Omaha North High School. She graduated college at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Favorite Foods
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (306 reads)

Favorite Foods

by Joi'Lesha White

Every student has a favorite food. Some people like greens and vegetables. Others like pork chops and meats. Everyone is different in their own way.

Not a Student nor a teacher
Friday, October 31, 2008 (309 reads)

Not a Student nor a Teacher

by Joe Jamrozy

There is a person at school that is not a student nor a teacher, she is in fact a paraprofessional. Her name is Ms. Meyers and she is an assistant to Ms. Staley, teacher in the special needs class.

Library News
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 (385 reads)

Library News

by Liz Winkler

There are some new things in store for the library. There are new websites, new books, new clubs and much more. Surely some students have been wondering about laptops for the school.

New Reading Teacher
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 (373 reads)

New Reading Teacher

By Danielle Ishii

New to the school this year is eighth grade reading and literature teacher, Ms. Harkleroad. Born and raised in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Harkleroad attended Buna Vista University. She started college at the age of 21 and attended college for 5 years.


Current Archive

Teen Sleep
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (107 reads)

Teen Sleep

By Joey Davis

Sleep is a very serous thing. It’s been called "food for your brain." If you don’t get enough or too much is can be messy or even deadly.

Yeahh Boyyy!
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (124 reads)

Yeahh Boyyy!

By: Katie Randall

Yeahh boyyy! Only a week left of middle school! I am so ready to move on to high school. I have been waiting for this day since seventh grade. High school is going to be totally different from middle school but I will get used to it.

Really Annoying People
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (102 reads)

Really Annoying People

By: Cooper Loth

Do you know if you’re annoying or not? Well if you read this, you will find out if you are or not. We will go through the different signs and the different things you may do if you’re annoying.

March Madness
Friday, April 17, 2009 (169 reads)

March Madness

by Joey Davis

March, the crazy month. It’s the most mind-numbing month of our school year. And then they put CAT tests on us. The only sport we have is wrestling. The principal is getting a little dubious.

Come here son
Thursday, April 16, 2009 (184 reads)

Come here son

by Loren Ransom

The definition of family is any group of persons closely related by blood or law. I am getting sick and tired of people claiming people. If you’re a young woman and you claim someone as being your son, it doesn’t make you cool.

Cold School busses
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (238 reads)

Cold School busses

By: Cooper Loth

If you ride a school bus then you know that when it’s cold, it’s not cool. When I get on a bus I would like to be able to take my coat off and not be cold. It’s not cool that I’m sitting there shivering on the bus. It should be warming me up, not making me freeze.

Gossip...
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (242 reads)

Gossip...

by Joey Davis

Seriously? Is anybody tired hear this, “She said that, he said that, he said that, she said,” You get the picture. But some of these conversations are ok.

School Rules
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (382 reads)

School Rules

By McKenzie Nienaber

There are many school rules I'm not used to. Lunch is very different, you can't get up to throw away your trash, you have to wait till a teacher comes and takes it to put it in a garbage can. Also, when you sit down at lunch you have to sit with the people in the same class as you.

New snacks at lunch needed Nd Improved Prices!
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (330 reads)

New Snacks Needed

By Justin DeLaRosa

Should there be different choices at lunch that teens would like? For me I think that we need new snack items like pop, energy drinks, and maybe some candy bars. Candy bars I’d like offered would be Snickers, Milky Ways, Babe Ruths, Kit Kats, Hershey’s chocolate (also cookies and cream) bars, Butter Fingers, Twix, M&Ms, Hershey’s Kisses, Dove.

We Need Drinks!
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (340 reads)

We Need Drinks!

by Loren Ransome

Are you thirsty? I know I am. I am sick and tired of milk! Get us some soda and vitamin water. I’m tired of picturing a cow every time I go to lunch.


Current Archive

The Boys Soccer Team
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (107 reads)

The Boys Soccer Team

by Leslie Vargas

The boy’s soccer team started on March, 31 and ended on May 13. There are two soccer teams, the A-team and the B-team. The A-team is coached by Mr. Mayberger, technology and design teacher, and the B-team is coached by Mr. O’Donnell.

Seventh Grade boy's track
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (116 reads)

Seventh Grade Boy's Track

By Alexandrea O'Donnell

There are a variety of spring sports and activities, one of which includes the seventh grade boys track team. The team members include Dustin Agnew, Jordan Chambers, Nixon Chica, Dominick Davis, Kennedy Rivers, Spencer Rivers and Matthew Tonnies. The coaches of the team are Mr. Dillon, Mr. Meyer and Mrs. Premer. The track team practices everyday after school and has meets on Wednesdays.

Girl's Soccer Team
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (114 reads)

Girl's Soccer Team

By: Azure Rain

Goal! Most practices for the girl’s soccer teams have been held back because of spring’s rainy weather. Despite the weather, the rain hasn’t affected any games played by Mrs. Costanos’ soccer players.

8th Grade Track
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (123 reads)

8th Grade Track

By: Peyton Suggs

Many people run track to stay in shape, because they’re serious about it, or just for fun. Track and field has many events to run or do on the field. Running events are the 4x4, 4x1, 100, 200, 400, 800, Mile Run, 300 Low Hurdles, and 1600. Field events are shot put, discus, long jump, triple jump, and high jump. Track started at the end of March and ends in May.

Wrestling
Friday, April 17, 2009 (176 reads)

Wrestling

By: Ashleigh Gildon

Wrestling is the longest running sport at McMillan. It is also the most hand-to-hand contact ever have in a school sport. McMillan has the largest team out of all OPS middle schools.

Got Spirit
Thursday, April 16, 2009 (173 reads)

Got Spirit

By Alexandrea O'Donnell

At the winter dance the school honored all the clubs and sports and activities. Students also viewed a performance put on by the schools cheer team, the spirit squad. The spirit squad has performed at various events for the school. Their sponsor, Mrs. Harkleroad, reading teacher said, in her opinion she thinks the girls did very well.

Track Season
Thursday, April 16, 2009 (174 reads)

Track Season

by Tyra Toney

This track season Mr. Meyer and Mrs. Premer are coaching the track team. The first track meet is April 22. It’s going to be held at Lewis and Clark. There is a certain amount of students that can participate at each event. And there is a maximum of three students participating per event.

Soccer
Thursday, April 16, 2009 (171 reads)

Soccer Preview

by Jessica Corona

Everyone is getting ready for soccer try-outs. People want to know when soccer will begin. The coach for the girl’s soccer team will be Mrs. Castanos and for the boys soccer team will be Mr. Mayberger.

Girls Swim Team
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (240 reads)

Girls Swim

by Ashleigh Gildon

Girls swim season started in late October, early November. The eighth graders won first place. The seventh graders came in third place.

Boy's Basketball
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (248 reads)

Boy's Basketball

By Emily Jensen

The boy’s basketball team finished their season with a 7-6 record. Cameron Wagner, 7, B team, said that his favorite part was playing in the games. Anthony Garrett-Harris said his favorite part was winning. Garrett-Harris also plans on playing in high school. Marquise Collins, 8, A team, said, “My favorite part was playing against Monroe, because they were the hardest team.”

Cross Counrty
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (336 reads)

Cross Counrty

by Emanuel Acosta

The Cross Country team has been running like crazy! They have just finished their running season at Tranquility park. This was Mr. Benak is third year couching after the old gym teacher retired.

Volleyball
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (337 reads)

Volleyball

By Cooper Loth

The volleyball A-team had a total of 15 games and won 8 of them. The B-team had a total of 13 games and won 7 of them. Kallie Jones,7, said Mrs. Preston, and Mrs. Price were really good.

lightweight football team
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (338 reads)

Lightweight Football Team

by Ayoma Watts

Coach O’Donnell led the football lightweight team. The lightweight football team were 120 pounds and under. In practice the lightweight football team did drills and scrimmaged each other. There were 25 people on a team. Team member Charles Jackson, 8, said they won 2 games and lost two games.

The Spirit Squad
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (357 reads)

The Spirit Squad

By Jessica Corona

The Spirit Squad has been seen at numerous games cheering on the team members. They are under the direction of Ms. Harkleroad, reading teacher. Many of the girls said they like to be in the spirit squad because they like cheering and dancing.

Girls Basketball
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (535 reads)

Girls Basketball

by Raven Brown

The girls basketball season recently started. Tryouts we’re held in December. In order to join the team, students must have had a current physical, health insurance, and parents’ permission forms on file.


Current Archive

A Real Haunt!
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (112 reads)

A Real Haunt!

by Candice Nero

Based on a chilling true story, Lionsgate's the Haunting in Connecticut, hit theaters March 27. It’s about one family's terrifying, real-life encounter with the dark forces of the supernatural. When the Campbell family moves to upstate Connecticut, they soon learn that their charming Victorian home has a disturbing history.

Max
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (121 reads)

Max

By: Caitlyn Baker

Max is written by James Patterson. It is the fifth book of the series. James Patterson is 67 years old and has written 57 books. The main character of Max is a fourteen year old girl. Her name is Maximum Ride. She is not a normal kid, she has wings, is 90% human, and 10% avian.

A different me
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (122 reads)

A Different Me

Ayoma Watts-Johnson

Keyshia Cole is an American recording artist and producer. She released her platinum selling debut albumThe Why It Is in June 2005 and her sophomore platinum album just Like You in September in 2007. Keyshia Cole third studio album, A Different Me was released on December 16, 2008.

Pokémon Platinum
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (103 reads)

Pokémon Platinum

by Emanuel Acosta

Pokémon Platinum is a new edition to the Pokémon series. It’s a spin off, the two Pokémon games Diamond and Pearl. Unlike Diamond and Pearl, the game comes with more sprites and more Pokémon.

Good Mexican Food
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (117 reads)

Good Mexican Food

by Austin Price

La Mesa is voted the #1 best Mexican restaurant in Omaha. The one I go to is located near 108^th and maple. It has the best nachos. They have a special white cheese on them, which brings all their customers back for more.

Maria’s is another great Mexican restaurant. I usually get a burrito with special gravy over it and a taco. I think Maria’s has the best tacos in town. Those together cost around $5.

Guitar Hero World Tour Review
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (103 reads)

Guitar Hero World Tour Review

By Justin DeLaRosa

Guitar Hero World Tour is the sixth installment to the Guitar Hero game series. World Tour takes on full band game play as like having a guitarist, bassist, drummer, and singer. When in full band game play the order of your fret board is Guitar on left, Drums in the middle, Bass on the right, and Singer on top.

Godfathers Pizza
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (102 reads)

Godfathers Pizza

By: Arin Pennington

If you’re craving pizza, then you’re craving Godfathers. Godfathers is a pizza place that has the best pizza, I mean yeah of course Pizza Hut and Dominoes are good, but I’d have to say that Godfathers is the best.

Rotten To the Core
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (114 reads)

Rotten To the Core

By: Brittney Retman

There has been talk of a new KISS album in 2009. Well it’s not just a rumor folks. It has been confirmed by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons that they are recording a new album.

17 Again
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (107 reads)

17 Again

By: Shelby Petrini

The latest movie that has come out is 17 Again. Zac Efron, as Mike O’Donnell, and Matthew Perry, as the adult Mike O’Donnell, are the main stars in this movie. Burr Steers is the director and Jason Filard is the writer.

Full Tilt
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (112 reads)

Full Tilt

By: Ashleigh Gildon

Full Tilt is a fiction cliffhanger that will have you on the edge of your seat all the time. This book is for young teens. It’s about these boys named Quinn and Blake.

3oh!3
Friday, April 17, 2009 (152 reads)

3oh!3

By: Azure Rain

It’s only the coolest and most up-to-date electronic band around the world as of today. I totally think they’re bomb. Can you guess who they are? Yeah, you got it. 3oh!3!

You haven’t lived until you’ve heard these guys!

Fired Up!
Friday, April 17, 2009 (171 reads)

Fired Up!

By: Danielle Ishii

Fired Up is a movie about two top scorers on Ford High School’s football team. Shawn Colfax and Nick Brady come up with a plan to get out of another year at football camp. Instead of spending their days tackling dummies, Nick finds a way to get both of them into cheerleading camp.

Jonas Brother's 3D Movie
Friday, April 17, 2009 (176 reads)

Jonas Brother's 3D Movie

By: Shelby Petrini

The movie everyone has been going to see lately is The Jonas Brothers: The 3D Experience. Everyone is raving about the movie. The movie was released on February 27, 2009.

Tales of Beedle the Bard
Friday, April 17, 2009 (152 reads)

Tales of Beedle the Bard

By: Brittney Retman

This book is a book of children’s fairy tales. It is from the same author of the beloved Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling. The book is a bunch of magical tales, while in between each tale; Albus Dumbledore tells his insight on each story.

Fazolis
Friday, April 17, 2009 (160 reads)

Fazolis

By: Arin Pennington

Fazolis is one of my favorite restaurants because it has excellent food. They have dishes like pasta, breadsticks, pizza etc. They have all kinds of Italian type foods. I’m pretty sure there will be something to appeal to Italian food lovers.

Halo 3
Friday, April 17, 2009 (172 reads)

Halo 3

by Victoria Terpestra

Halo 3 is here and it’s more advanced then ever. You think the other Halo’s were good? Then just wait until you play this one and you get the game loving rush. Anyone can purchase the game at any retailing store, for less than 60 dollars. Halo 3 can only be played on Xbox 360.

Bouncing Souls
Thursday, April 16, 2009 (149 reads)

Bouncing Souls

By: Cooper Loth

Bouncing Souls are just one of the many bands people don’t hear on the radio. They have had many great songs, but not many have been herd by many people. They have had some really good songs like, OLE, and True Believers.

Mother India
Thursday, April 16, 2009 (159 reads)

Mother India

By: Joe Jamrozy

It seems Indian food has a bad reputation in Omaha. I know some people think it is weird or freaky tasting, but I think these people have not had good Indian food.

Standing Against the Wind
Thursday, April 16, 2009 (152 reads)

Standing Against the Wind

By: Briana Brown

Standing Against the Wind by Traci L. Jones is a book about how a girl, Patrice, who faces daily hate by peers and pressure by everyone else.Patrice William’s life is going on a rollercoaster.

Battle of the Burrito's
Monday, February 02, 2009 (240 reads)

Battle of the Burrito's

By: Liz Winkler

There are so many restaurants to choose from in Omaha to choose from. Chipotle and Qdoba are two that stand out to me. These two high-end fast food restaurants are competitors both located on 72^nd street

Bolt
Monday, February 02, 2009 (236 reads)

Bolt

By: Brittney Retman

Bolt is a story of a pampered pooch, who has fame and fans. He plays a super hero on the big screen, but when he gets lost in the real world and finds out that his powers aren’t real, he must find a way to survive. He stumbles across some new friends on the way. Bolt is accompanied by an alley cat named Mittens, and a spunky little hamster named Rhino.

Soul Calibur IV
Monday, February 02, 2009 (218 reads)

Soul Calibur IV

by Victoria Terpesta

Soul Calibur IV is here and it’s more advanced then ever. Anyone can purchase the game at any retailing store, for fewer than 60 dollars. Soul Calibur IV can be played on PS3 or the Xbox 360.

El Rey Tacos
Monday, February 02, 2009 (243 reads)

El Rey Tacos

By Joe Jamrozy

It is to my belief that one of the best places in the United States to get Mexican food is none other than here in Omaha. Once you pass the midtown area of Omaha heading south you will hit a good taco place every 1-3 blocks. Though some are better than others, but they will all have at least decent food. One of my favorites, but not my top is El Rey.

City of Ember
Monday, February 02, 2009 (240 reads)

City of Ember

By: Caitlyn Baker

How would you feel if you lived in the dark for exactly 200 years? If your city lived underground because the government 200 years ago built this city to last only 200 years from an unspecified disaster. WellCity of Ember has long passed the 200 year mark and now the food supplies are being depleted and the blackouts are more frequent and longer lasting. Everything is running out and soon there won’t be anything left and the City of Ember will of no longer be in existence.

I Am... Sasha Fierce
Monday, February 02, 2009 (282 reads)

I Am... Sasha Fierce

By: Shelby Petrini

Many artists have come out with new albums recently. One that is most recent would be Beyonce’s new album, I Am… Sasha Fierce. She started on the album in December of 2007.

Uglies
Monday, February 02, 2009 (236 reads)

Uglies

By: Briana Brown

This strange book is like a future of evil, if you’re an ugly. The Pretties get all of the fun and Uglies envy them until they get the operation when they turn 16. Tally Youngblood, a 15 year old ugly, wants things to be the way they were before her ex best friend, Peris, changed. Little does she know, her life will never be the same.

Call of duty: World at war!
Monday, February 02, 2009 (259 reads)

Call of duty: World at war!

By Loren Ransome

Call of Duty: World at War from Activision for the PlayStation 3, X Box, and Wii play. Battle against fearless Japanese and German soldiers in epic infantry, vehicle, and airborne missions across Pacific and European locations Best-of-breed visuals. With highly-detailed character models, self-shadowing, environmental lighting and amazing special effects Cooperative campaign game play allows up to four players to meet and play online, or a two-player local split-screen co-op Online multiplayer action includes vehicle combat with tanks and a host of improved in-game, statistical features Infinite success in the story mode naturalizing infiltrated Nazi’s.

New Moon
Monday, February 02, 2009 (246 reads)

New Moon

By: Arin Pennington

A lot of people have read the book Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer. The Twilight series is an amazing series about a vampire named Edward who falls in love with a human named Isabella (Bella) Swan.

Will Smith movies
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (310 reads)

Hancock and I Am Legend

By LeShelle Berry

Will Smith is my favorite actor; I love all the movies he stars in. He has a funny side, a serious side, and an in between side in his movies. One of my favorite movies with Will Smith in it as the main character is Hancock.

Rock Band
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (324 reads)

Rock Band

By Liz Kinney

Rock Band is a game that a lot want and have played I’ve played and to me it’s boring. Rock Band is fun the first time but it gets boring after that. If you haven’t played it, I wouldn’t. If you have played and you love it then keep doing what you’re doing.

I Cant Believe It
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (372 reads)

I Cant Believe It

By Kywana Mumphrey

The hottest cd right now is I Can’t Believe It. The artists of this song are T-Pain featuring Lil Wayne. This song is on the top one-hundred charts because of its artist.

Thank God It's Friday's!
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (348 reads)

Thank God It's Friday's!

By Azure Rain

I don’t know about you, but I love TGI Friday’s restaurant. It has to be one of my favorites! Just the other day, I went there with the family and a friend to sit down and eat.

Twilight Book Review
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (334 reads)

Twilight

By Briana Brown

What do you think when you hear Twilight? If it's the book, you'll be dazed by the first page, and it will draw you in and mesmerize you until you're done. Stephenie Meyers, author, formats her books in an intriguing way.