This is my Critic Hat

Nick Nguyen, Online Editor
November 18, 2010

Here’s a brain-twister: What could Stephen King, a horror king with a talent for creative suspenseful, detailed environments, J.K. Rowling, who makes indirect characterization practically an art-form in her series of children’s novels, and Anne Rice, a woman who possesses a skill for creative lore... Read more »

Common Nonsense

Brooke Benson, Back Page Editor
November 17, 2010

It’s been a while since I’ve picked up the metaphorical pen to give my opinion and critique of the general high school population. I’ve left you last, dear reader, with a pessimistic view of the concept of love in high school, and sad to say this view hasn’t changed any since we last met.... Read more »

Random Survey Winner: Dmitriy Sergeyev

November 12, 2010

*If you find an envelope labeled“WINNER” then you are a part of WPP’s Random Surveys! The purpose of this is to get to know the students of Woodcreek. So if you find one fill it out and your answers can be posted on this site! 1. What is your favorite thing about Woodcreek? “the people”... Read more »

Veterans around Woodcreek

Nick Nguyen, Online Editor
November 11, 2010

It’s November 11th, 1918, at 11:00 a.m. The roar of artillery and cries of the wounded are the only sounds heard as the cease-fire that eventually ends the First World War takes effect. A few brave men step out of the trenches, barely able to believe the long suffering of the war is over. Now it’s... Read more »

The Magic of Maine: Interview w/ Brooke Benson

Kaitlyn May, Managing Editor
November 10, 2010

1. What is/are your role(s) within Almost, Maine? I play Glory, from the first scene ‘Her Heart’ alongside Junior Dominguez as East. 2. When was the play decided and who by? Mr. Fearon was debating it last year; the final decision was made over the summer. 3. Did you audition for the role you got,... Read more »

Top 20 Things to Do This Thanksgiving Break

Casandra Canthal and Megan Hoehenrieder, Assistant and Special Section Editor
November 9, 2010

Take a day trip to Apple Hill Drive to the snow and make a snowman Get in on some new winter fashions by hitting the Arden Fair Mall Make a trip to San Francisco Play football in the mud Make your Christmas list Go see the new Harry Potter movie Go to the outdoor ice skating rink in Sacramento Ask your... Read more »

Revamped Freshmen Mentor Program

Dani Butterfield, OTQ Co-Editor
November 9, 2010

You may have seen those upperclassmen walking around wearing maroon t-shirts that say “I’m a mentor” and wondered “uh?” It’s probably because you never had the opportunity to experience the new Freshmen Mentor Program. This year the Freshmen Mentor Program was revamped... Read more »

The Ultimate Coffee Shop

Megan Hoehenrieder, Special Section Editor
November 9, 2010

As the weather cools down, that ever present need to snuggle up with a warm cup of coffee and chat with friends or read a book starts toiling on our minds. But where do we go to experience this warm winter bliss? Why only to the best coffee shops in town. Starbucks is not this shop. With confusing sizes... Read more »

Almost Maine Preview

Megan Adams, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2010

It’s Friday night in Almost under the Northern Lights. When you are watching it, it does not feel like you are sitting in the audience. With the close, intimate, on-stage feel, it draws you into what you want to believe is really happening. Almost Maine has 8 scenes about different stories of love,... Read more »

Club of the Month: CSF

Megan Barnett and Dani Butterfield, OTQ Editors
November 8, 2010

CSF, or California Scholarship Federation, provides students with the experience necessary for becoming college ready. Students must go through the application process to get in to CSF.  Applications open at the beginning of each semester and only students in their second term freshmen year or older... Read more »