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Progress Posted in Technology By Robert Farewell 3/8/13 Technological progress is a paradox. It makes our world safer, more violent, increasingly free, but it also makes us more dependent. Although social media and instant communication have enhanced our lives, they are also obstacles to self- reflection and insightful thought. Dependency on our latest technological devices comes with a huge sacrifice. With the growing need to stay connected, we seldom find ourselves separated from our computers or phones. We are increasingly interacting in this very impersonal and virtual world. Change will always be a constant. Just as the generations before us, we will adapt accordingly. Yet the problem lies in what progress removes from our daily lives. What we are ...
Posted Mar 16, 2013, 10:51 AM by Golden Knight -
On the Road – San Quentin Posted in Uncategorized By Ricardo De la Torre 3/8/13 On February 19th, a Tuesday, I set out for Sacramento, and, ultimately, for the Bay. I was on the road, alone; for freedom, liberty, and experience. I wanted a break from the routine of school, it was a “school week” after all. I was to be in Sacramento, Oakland, and San Francisco for the next five days.Was my journey for the Ultimate Destination or was it about staying in between the white lines of the road? If I aimed for the Ultimate, it was a long and tiring journey, a journey in which I squandered the present for the prospect of a non-existent future. If I ...
Posted Mar 16, 2013, 10:42 AM by Golden Knight -
Lucid Dreaming Article Part 1: Dreaming and the Subconscious Posted in Uncategorized By Josh Fredette 3/8/13 Are you curious about your dreams? Do you wake up at least once a month with a look on your face that just says, "What was that?!" Of course you do. You're human. Of all the odd things that the human body does, dreaming ranks up pretty high. Before we delve into your wacky nightmares and fantasies, let's take a look at your brain. In an extremely broad nutshell, you analyze everything in two ways: subconsciously and consciously. Because of your unique ideas and values, the way you perceive reality is much different than the way reality really is. (Or than the reality that someone else experiences) In any ...
Posted Mar 16, 2013, 10:49 AM by Golden Knight -
Life of Pi Film Review Posted in Movies By Casey Shatraw 3/8/13 Being alone in the middle of the ocean with limited supplies, and no connection to civilization can really ruin your day. Want to top it? Throw in a hungry tiger and you have Pi Patel’s dilemma. After a powerful and devastating storm leaves Pi alone in the middle of the ocean, Pi has to not only survive to tell the story, but also keep a vicious tiger from making him dinner. This is our plot in Ang Lee’s Life of Pi. An epic, tasteful, and beautiful story that really tests the limits of the human spirit.One of the most notable qualities of this film is its cinematography. You ...
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The Challenges and Celebrations of Senior Year Posted in Campus By J.D. Kieffer 10/15/12 The class of 2013 has and will face continuing difficulties as well as surprises as it enters its final years at St. Francis High School. College applications, football season, and the demanding rigors of academic life are just a few of the challenges the class must overcome. In addition, before long, the inevitable “Senioritis” is bound to set in (the impossible-to-reverse decline in motivation that many high school seniors face as they get closer to graduation). This is also the time, however, where we, the seniors of St. Francis, discover who we are, who we were meant to be, and our purpose in the unscripted and winding path ...
Posted Oct 17, 2012, 8:35 PM by Golden Knight -
Looking Ahead for Peaceful Coexistence Posted in World By David Yoo 10/15/12 It has been over eight months since the death of the leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), Kim Jong-il. After Kim Jong-il's death, the world was waiting to see his successor, Kim Jong-un, assume leadership in North Korea. Reactions were mixed, and many did not know whether the new leader would follow his father's footsteps and lead the nation, battered by famine and lack of civil liberties, into another fifty or more years of anti-U.S. and anti-South Korean relations. Indeed, the diplomatic relations between the United States and North Korea as well as between South Korea and North ...
Posted Oct 17, 2012, 8:36 PM by Golden Knight -
A Visit That Was Out of this World Posted in Campus By Joseph Nofal 10/15/12 Friday, September 21, Saint Francis High School and people all over California were in for a treat. The space shuttle, the Endeavor, took its last flight after many years of service to its nation. The Endeavor is a recently retired Space Orbiter from NASA. It was the fifth and last NASA shuttle to be built. It was originally built as a replacement for Challenger, which was destroyed 73 seconds after its launch on January 28, 1986. The Endeavor flew on missions for 19 years before finally retiring in May 2011. Saint Francis had the great honor to be under it as it soared for the last time. The suspense in the ...
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Demanding Success Posted in SFHS Sports By Chris Alle 10/15/12 Saint Francis High School is a place that makes the impossible dreams for so many people become true. In my opinion, Saint Francis was never just about the academics, the extra curricular activities, or even the teachers. Saint Francis was about the students and the people that I have had the opportunity to talk to for the past four years. These past years, I have made friendships and personal connections that will last forever. One person that stands out from the others at Saint Francis is Joey Velladao. Joey is a leader that deserves to be recognized, but his work ethic and effort goes unnoticed too often. Joey Velladao is ...
Posted Oct 17, 2012, 8:37 PM by Golden Knight -
Leadership Camp Posted in Campus By Brett Feehan 10/15/12 Saint Francis Student Council and ASB members attended a leadership camp this past summer. The camp was conducted by The Leadership Academy, a program that is designed to help groups specialize in certain areas in order to positively affect their own community. The program was three days long, consisting of several lectures and activities to help build a sense of leadership and teamwork. Leadership is the idea of organizing a group of people in order to complete a common task, and teamwork is the work done by all the people involved in the task. Saint Francis High School was among six other schools from the Orange County area. Each school had ...
Posted Oct 17, 2012, 12:32 AM by Golden Knight -
Trouble with the Curve Film Review Posted in Movies By Casey Shatraw 10/15/12 Aging is a very prominent theme in Trouble with the Curve, as the protagonist, Gus (Eastwood) battles not only his growing age, but his fractured relationship with his daughter Mickey (Adams). In a time where technology is becoming the primary scouting tool, an old veteran scout like Gus (who is becoming blind) is left behind in the dust without any regret. Luckily his shaky and unresolved mentality is alleviated when his daughter Mickey, a lawyer, comes to visit and stay with him on his latest scouting expedition. The elephant in the room is easily addressed when she arrives (Gus sent her to live with relatives when she was little) and this ...
Posted Oct 17, 2012, 8:09 PM by Golden Knight -
Ideas of Equilibrium in Chaos Posted in Uncategorized By Josh Fredette 10/15/12 Advocates for social justice are motivated by many passions and opinions that differ greatly on many levels. Much like the term, "fairness" the word "social justice" conveys different and unique images for everyone. What might seem morally and politically just to one individual may seem completely outrageous to the other. Despite its ambiguous nature, this term does have its purpose. It shows society the common goals that different political sides may desire. We may argue what social justice is, but we do not argue the need for a just society. Two groups of politicians will think of unique scenarios and various ways of fixing society when presented with the word "social ...
Posted Oct 17, 2012, 8:18 PM by Golden Knight -
Doing and Not Avoiding Posted in Uncategorized By Josh Fredette 10/15/12 We live in a world of mediocrity; few speak out and the ones who do fail to inspire others to spread the same spur. We, the “normal” ones, find ourselves saying we will do things tomorrow or “later”. The goals we find ourselves yearning to accomplish are ignored and left to rust. I've found myself saying phrases similar to these: "Maybe I'll start that daily meditation exercise tomorrow." "I've always wanted to start doing [insert hobby here], but I doubt I'll have the time." "I really want to write a novel, I'm not really feeling up to it, and really I'm young and . . ." I think ...
Posted Oct 17, 2012, 8:34 PM by Golden Knight -
Boys' State Posted in Campus By Ricardo De La Torre 10/15/12 I attended the seventy-fifth session of the American Legion California Boy’s State held at California State University Sacramento, California. The objective of Boys’ State is to educate the youth of the United States about city, county, and state level government, and to encourage them to participate in them. The American Legion, which sponsors Boys’ State, seeks “to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism,” as stated in the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. In order to accomplish these goals, delegates are left in charge of assembling and operating the “mock” state of California for a week. The experience offers the delegates of Boys ...
Posted Oct 17, 2012, 8:39 PM by Golden Knight -
The Burnt Part Boys Preview Posted in Campus By Casey Shatraw 10/16/12 St. Francis High School has always been known for its highly anticipated fall and spring theater productions, and this is mainly because it is blessed to have a talented director, a hardworking cast, and an enormous amount of community support. The plays never disappoint, and always introduce new provocative topics for the audience. The productions also amplify the Franciscan values that make the school unique. This fall, St. Francis brings us yet another musical production that is sure to please and enrich the mind and heart. The Burnt Part Boys will be the featured production, and I personally cannot wait to see what they have to offer. I caught up with ...
Posted Oct 16, 2012, 11:36 PM by Golden Knight
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New Logo Thanks to freshman Jake Masakayan we have new distinct logo for this Student Newspaper!We used to have the school shield as our logo:Jake Masakayan designed this one which would distinctly represent the club:
Posted Jun 30, 2012, 10:37 PM by Golden Knight
