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February 24, 2009

Street Fighter IV, enjoyment for the casual gamer

Written by connor gerdes · February 24, 2009

The beat down is back. After a successful arcade run in Japan, where tournaments and money matches are a way of life for some, Street Fighter has returned with its fourth canonical outing, and fans of the series will not be disappointed. When the first screenshots arose, the community was shocked:... (more...)

Father Ray East united us with a message of peace

Written by chloe quinn · February 24, 2009

In a world where conflicts over religion may lead to violence and even war, Father Ray brings us back to reality, reminding us that battles over superior beliefs should not be confused with using religion to find balance in our lives. As Father Ray demonstrates, faith is peace, respect, and... (more...)

Creepiness infests imaginative world of ‘Coraline’

Coraline

Sometimes it's necessary to let your imagination run wild, or at let others do it for you.

Written by Chloe Quinn · February 24, 2009

From the visionary director of “James and the Giant Peach” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” comes a whimsical fantasy appropriate for young and old audiences alike. Henry Selick’s artistic abilities arrive in full force in “Coraline,” a film of... (more...)

America must shift from highway-based transportation to rapid transit

Written by drew frenz · February 24, 2009

America builds roads. Ever since Eisenhower’s Federal Highway Act smashed through our cities to ease commutes from newly born suburbs, America has built an elaborate auto-centric transportation system relying almost exclusively on a single element: the limited-access highway. In America,... (more...)

Popularity of Ping Pong Leads to Successful Season

Written by Mike Geer · February 23, 2009

Just four months since its inception, the BSM ping pong team completed their inaugural season with monumental success. Starting the season, the administration could not have imagined the sea of players huddling around a dozen tables being hypnotized by the “thwack” of ping pong... (more...)

Journey to Grand Canyon sends harrowing message

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

A group's journey to the Grand Canyon elucidates a disturbing look into the future of America's fresh water supply.

Written by Katie McKeever · February 23, 2009

Excitement dominates every twist and turn of the thrilling rafting trip down the Colorado River. Viewers experience an unforgettable journey of two men and their teenage daughters as they compare the famous Colorado River as it is today to that of it thirty years ago. The film showcases the... (more...)

BSM names 2009 Valedictorians and Salutatorian

Written by Devon Fitzgerald · February 23, 2009

After seven semesters of long nights studying, hundreds of cups of coffee, and completing even the most tedious homework assignments, this year’s valedictorians and salutatorian have been announced. Seniors Amelia Raether and Griffin Muckley are the class of 2009 valedictorians, while... (more...)