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Vandals set fire to Mary statue at St Petersburg Catholic High School

Vandals set fire to Mary statue at St Petersburg Catholic High School

Written by Benny Mendizabal · February 9, 2012  

   The statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St Petersburg Catholic High School was set on fire this past weekend in an act of vandalism.     The fire was intentionally set in the grotto that housed the statue, but police confirm that it was not a hate crime. The culprits are suspected... (more...)

DreamWorks "Puss in Boots" makes old sidekick into new hero

DreamWorks “Puss in Boots” makes old sidekick into new hero

Written by Benny Mendizabal · January 17, 2012  

   Is Shrek’s so called “sidekick” ready to take on his own feature film?  That was the big question `everybody had after DreamWorks announced a spinoff centered around everybody’s favorite feline character.     Well, not only was Puss in Boots ready to perform, but he did it... (more...)

Honor society created to recognize outstanding history students

Honor society created to recognize outstanding history students

Written by Benny Mendizabal · October 20, 2011  

   History teacher Regi Winer is starting a new Social Studies Honor Society for all juniors and seniors this year.    It has been the objective of Mrs. Winer to get this new honor society started.  For the past few years, she has been trying to begin the new society, and when it was finally... (more...)

Football team uses unorthodox workout

Football team uses unorthodox workout

Written by Benny Mendizabal · October 20, 2011  

  Calm. Peaceful. Tranquil. These are not the words most frequently used to describe a football team. But the Marauders are not your ordinary football team.    Led by junior quarterback Jake Shade, some of the football players have turned to yoga as a different type of workout. Players... (more...)

TOMS represent comfortable, fashionable footwear choice

TOMS represent comfortable, fashionable footwear choice

Written by Benny Mendizabal · October 7, 2011  

   Everybody is looking to be more stylish these days.  TOMS, a new brand of shoe, can help even the least fashionable look like a celebrity.    TOMS are a comfortable alternative to those who want to look good while not spending tons of money to buy them.    “I couldn’t believe... (more...)