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“Dio, No More Rockin’ For You”

December 4, 2009

“Dio can you hear me? I am lost and all alone. I’m asking for your guidance, won’t you come down from your throne?” So says Tenacious D, the worlds greatest band. However, Dio is very sick. The ex-Rainbow and Heaven and Hell singer was diagnosed with stomach cancer. On November 25th, his wife released this statement, “Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. We are starting treatment immediately at the Mayo Clinic. After he kills this dragon, Ronnie will be back on stage, where he belongs, doing what he loves best, performing for his fans. “Long live rock and roll, long live Ronnie James Dio. “Thanks to all the friends and fans from all over the world that have sent well wishes. This has really helped to keep his spirit up.” The seminal singer, 67, is still rocking today, releasing an amazing album with Heaven and Hell (The album is titled “The Devil You Know”) in April. He also actively tours with his band Dio, which were forced to cancel their U.K. Tour. He has also worked with Elf, Black Sabbath, and Ronnie and the Rumblers. In other news, members of the black metal band Satyricon have

Glee Review

November 25, 2009

By IzzyG

It seems like the whole school has been talking about the new comedic musical drama on Fox, Glee. Glee’s pilot episode premiered in May, 2009, sweeping the nation off its feet. The pilot episode alone got a nation-wide autograph tour. Glee, directed by Ryan Murphy, Elodie Keene, and John Scott, airs from 9 to 10 PM every Wednesday on Fox. Glee is about Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), who comes back to his high school, McKinley High, to teach Spanish and run glee club. He remembers the days when the people in glee club were the “popular” kids, or the “cool” kids. He tries to bring glee club back to the old days when they rocked the school, despite the efforts of insane and incredibly funny, Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch). Even though glee club may have fewer members than back in the old days, the group still has some amazing singers and dancers. The group includes Kurt (Chris Colfer), a fashionable student who can hit a high note and knows the dance to “Single Ladies;” Mercedes (Amber Riley) a edgy diva who reminds Mr. Schuester what the new music is; Artie (Kevin McHale), a wheelchair-bound member who, despite his disability, rocks

Romeo, Romeo Wherefore Art Thou Romeo?

November 25, 2009

By KrissyB

If you didn’t already know, the 7th grade Shakespeare project this year is Romeo and Juliet. Many students in the 7th grade seem to be worried about one thing: the famous kiss between Romeo and Juliet. The students were handed a sheet that they were to complete and return to Mr. Ely, MKA’s new theater arts teacher and veteran director of the show. On the sheet, there were several questions about past experience, choice of role, and willingness to be in the kiss scene. Some responded yes, some no, some totally, and some no way–but overall, the whole grade still seemed pretty excited. The auditions for Romeo and Juliet were Monday November 16, Tuesday November 17, and Wednesday November 18. The general consensus from those who were auditioning seemed to be a vague mix of nervousness, and excitement. The audition process doesn’t take long, but the tension in the grade seems to keep building, day to day, anticipating the cast-lists arrival.

Tech Tips

November 5, 2009

By KailaF

Many of you may be uneasy about using new applications and power management, but you shouldn’t be. With the right skills and power management, you will be able to explore many more fun things with your computer. One important thing to be aware of is having your dimmer all the way up. It drains the battery more than you can imagine. Second, when you are on your computer and not using the Internet, you should have your airport off. Also, remember to turn Bluetooth off. Sound and volume is also important. If your volume is off, it saves a lot of battery power. Finally, if you come to school with a fully charged battery, your computer can hold its charge till the end of the day. These important habits can be hard to get used to, but after a while you will get into the mode of it.

The Perfect Burger

October 29, 2009

By AaronSB

The hamburger is a symbol of America, served in thousands of restaurants all over the U.S.A. The average American eats over 100 hamburgers per year. Prices range from 1 dollar at McDonalds, to the 5,000-dollar burger at Fleur de Lys at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. Wonder where you can grab the best burger in America? As of now you don’t have to. GQ Magazine has scoured the nation and compiled a list of the 20 best burger places in America. Trust me, you’re going to want to check them out. Here are the 20 best burgers in America: 20. Hamburger Sandwich Louis’ Lunch New Haven, CT 19. Our Famous Burger Sidetrack Bar and Grill Ypsilanti, MI 18. Hamburger Poag Mahone’s Carvery and Ale House Chicago 17. Double Bacon Deluxe with Cheese Red Mill Burgers Seattle 16. Hamburger & Fries Burger Joint San Francisco 15. Build Your Own Burger The Counter Santa Monica 14. Hamburger J. G. Melon New York City 13. Cheeseburger White Manna Hackensack, NJ 12. Hamburger Bobcat Bite Sante Fe 11. Grilled Bistro Burger Bistro Don Giovanni Napa, CA 10. Number Five Keller’s Drive-in Dallas 9. Cheeseburger Burger Joint, le Parker Meridian Hotel New York City 8. Hamburger

Book Review

October 29, 2009

By AaronSB

The Dells are in a constant uproar. King Nash tries to hold onto his throne while rebel lords fight him at every turn. Monsters are everywhere. And Fire is the last of her kind, a girl whose appearance takes the breath away of everyone she meets. As if she would need that since she can read minds and manipulate whomever she wants–xxcept for a young child, who will become the most dangerous villain ever. Violence is everywhere. When Fire, a young girl living in the Dells, gets shot by an arrow, the first thing she tries to do is read the mind of the shooter. Except it is blank. There’s nothing to read, almost like he’s being controlled by someone else. The day after the archer is captured and put inside prison, Fire and her best friend, Archer, find that he has been shot dead. This is just the beginning of a course of events that will change the Dells forever. Fire is the daughter of a maniacal ruler named Cansrel. Before he died in a tragic suicide, he was the chief adviser to the ruler of the Dells, King Nax. Cansrel was a monster, beautiful and irresistible to everyone,

Spooky Secrets of MKA

October 27, 2009

By CarriganM

Today we will be exploring why there is no room 225… Long ago, when your oldest brother was an 8th grader, there was a third room in the hallway leading to the library. They were rooms 224, 225, and 226. They were good…and they were tiny. In fact, no one could move in them. So one day, the old headmaster decided to rip out room 225. And from that day on, everyone had enough space. But, not everything was perfect. One day, while the walls were being ripped out, teacher came in for a meeting. However, he had misheard the location. The meeting was actually in room 125! He was a substitute, so he had no idea that the room was very unstable. He walked in and (wait for it…) fell through the floor to his bloody death a floor below. So, now his ghost now haunts the Crow’s Nest, as well as rooms 224 and 226. in fact, many members of the janitorial staff have quit after hearing his screams of pain, resulting from his death on the floor below.

Songs to Put You in the Spirit

October 26, 2009

By CarriganM

With Halloween coming up, I’ve decided to write a list of scary songs, not movies–because this list is terrifying. “Kim,” Eminem. Without a doubt, one of the scariest songs ever written. While also taking the cake for most swear words in one sentence, this song sends chills down my spine EVERY TIME. “The Serpentine Offering,” Dimmu Borgir. Scary symphonic death metal. What else gets you in the mood for a night of mischief and mayhem? “The Monster Mash,” Bobby Pickett and the Cryptkickers. Old school horror. When you’re tired of running house to house in a cold sweat, pump this up and start dancing the monkey! “Don’t Fear The Reaper,” Blue Oyster Cult. Anyone that has seen Friday the 13th will get the terror that is synonymous with this incredibly cheesy 70′s anthem. “Thriller,” Michael Jackson. The scariest song of the 80s (aside from hair metal power ballads. Eeek!) has kept its resonance, thanks to the epic video. If you want anymore songs to send chills down the spine just ask me.

Hogwart’s Haven

October 26, 2009

By Kelsey

Professor Minerva McGonagall: “Why is it, that whenever anything happens, it’s always you three?” Ron Weasley: “Believe me, Professor. I’ve been asking myself that same question for the past six years.” SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!!!! On July 21, 2009 at 12:00 am, after months and months of waiting Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the movie, opened in theatres. Hundreds of “muggles” flocked to cinemas all over the country. Some dressed as wizards, others maybe in their pajamas. After the timeless WB trademark zoomed through the clouds, Harry is sitting in a gloomy London subway café, reading The Daily Prophet. The waitress says something about Harry Potter and moving pictures. Harry looks back at her, and she says, “I’m off at eleven.” An odd starting scene followed by an even stranger conversation between Harry and Dumbledore. This conversation involves the “rather pretty” waitress, as stated by Dumbledore. It also takes place in the foreground of a rather risqué billboard. But this is just one of the many awkward moments between Dumbledore and Harry. Those of you who have read the books know that relationships are a main theme in The Half-Blood Prince. First, there is a hint of Ron and Hermione’s relationship,

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September 24, 2009

By Editor

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