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Bowling tryouts begin today [Photo of the Day]

By on December 5, 2011 in Bowling, Sports, Winter

Bowling tryouts begin today [Photo of the Day]

Freshman Jordan Cobler tries out for the SM Northwest bowling team on Dec. 5. Fifty two students have tried out, the lowest number of students in three years.

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Carrier IQ has too high of an IQ

By on December 5, 2011 in Blogs

A recent realization has led to one of the most concerning invasions of privacy in the past few years. On top of issues with Facebook privacy settings, I now have to face the possibility that someone is also following and tracking my every move on my Android phone. Android developer Trevor Eckhart has claimed that [...]

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KMEA Northeast District High School Orchestra [Photo of the Day]

By on December 4, 2011 in Music Department, News, Orchestra

KMEA Northeast District High School Orchestra [Photo of the Day]

Senior Connor Stubblefield performs Waltz No. 2 by Shostakovich with the KMEA Northeast District High School Orchestra. Photo by David Freyermuth

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Northwest students provide gifts for the less fortunate [Photo of the Day]

By on December 3, 2011 in News, Photo of the Day

Northwest students provide gifts for the less fortunate [Photo of the Day]

Five year-old Cash Vanetta and his father Ryan Messenger open a gift that Mrs. Mayer’s and Mrs. Demkey’s fourth hour classes gave to him for Adopt-A-Tot on Dec. 2. Adopt-A-Tot is an annual event that provides presents for less fortunate families. “[Northwest taught Cash] about sharing with other people through Adopt-A-Tot,” Messenger said.

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Muppets franchise back on track

By on December 3, 2011 in Entertainment, Reviews

I’ll admit it, when I heard Jason Segel wrote the screenplay for The Muppets, I was a little wary. The Muppets were a staple in quality family entertainment for decades. Could Segel, a mildly funny actor, do the franchise justice? The answer is yes. Segel, instead of trying to imitate Jim Henson’s unique style, took [...]

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Boys’ basketball drops season opener. SM West: 57 NW: 49

By on December 3, 2011 in Boys' Basketball, Sports

Boys’ basketball drops season opener. SM West: 57 NW: 49

Photo by Kyle Tong

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Adopt-A-Tot [Photo of the Day]

By on December 2, 2011 in News, Photo of the Day

Adopt-A-Tot [Photo of the Day]

Jaslyn Matos eats a cookie on Dec. 2 in Room 127. Jaslyn patrticipated in the Student Council sponsored Adopt-A-Tot, where underprivileged children receive gifts for the holidays. “[Participating in Adopt-A-Tot]  was amazing to me and means a lot and I’m really greatful for everything,” Yiovanna Matossaid, Jaslyn’s mom, said.

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Girls’ basketball starts season with win against SMW

By on December 2, 2011 in Girls' Basketball

The NW girls’ basketball team took the court for the first time of the season to play against the SM West Vikings Dec. 1. Last season the girls were beaten soundly by West twice, as the Vikings appeared to even run up the score in both their victories. The game started out with an aggressive, [...]

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