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-by Noah S.-

Have you ever gone to a 3-D movie that you liked so much you had to go again? Imagine having your own 3-D TV at home where you could watch your favorite movies in 3-D anytime you want. Over the past few months 3-D TVs have been released by Panasonic, Samsung and next month the Sony Corporation will release their own version. NVIDIA a media company that has learned to make 3-D possible for your computer but wearing special glasses. They have created a special pair of glasses which can switch your 3-D view, making first person shooter games more realistic and challenging. There are a few monitors capable of running 3-D but they are expensive.

Sony has announced that all PS3s sold after 2006 will be available for the 3-D update. PS3s are already capable of playing 3-D games but there are not made yet. A new 3-D TV will be required. There are no games for the PS3 yet, even if you have all the updates, the TV and shutter glasses, regular games cannot be seen or played in 3-D. Games will be released before the end of 2010.

-by Alex B.-

Ever wondered what your teachers are like outside of school? Well here’s your chance! Students at Astoria High School spent over half the year with these teachers and only see them in their teaching environments. I, Alex Beeson, have taken part in an investigation to find out what they are really like.

First on the list of teachers we have Ms. Billett. At School, Ms. Billett is an English teacher, but when she returns home, she is greeted by her five racing cats that she trains to compete. On the last Sunday of every month, Ms. Billett gathers her speedy kitties and heads to the race courses in Ashland, Oregon. Over 500 racers and trainers gather together and race cats. Last month, Heathcliff, Mr. Darcy, Charles, Tiny Tim and Lucie (the names of all Ms. Billetts cats) placed first in the 4X1 relay and Charles and Mr. Darcy both placed first in their events. “I am so proud of my little babies!” stated Ms. Billett “Next year the National races are being held in Eugene and I am planning on entering all of my darlings in their best events. Très bien kitties!” If there are any students interested in entering the cat races with Ms. Billett, she encourages them to talk to her sometime during break in her classroom.

-by Erik P.-

After this year’s seniors graduate, the junior class will be taking over and spending the year making their mark on Astoria High School. So, all of you juniors, what type of effect are you going to leave on our school? No matter what type of person you are, you have the decision to make Astoria High School proud, or to disregard your responsibilities.

There are so many pieces of advice that can be given to you juniors. A lot of the advice I give, will most likely be given to you from many others. However, this advice remains true to everyone at some point.

-by Antonio L.-

According to an article written by CNN, your dreams can tell a lot about your mood and maybe reveal elements of your state of mind you weren’t aware of. If you have recently had a dream about flying, taking an exam, being nude, almost dying, or being in the wrong relationship with someone, than you might get some benefit out of that dream if you pay attention to it. Dreams are an extremely rich source of practical advice, and other alternatives about what is going on in our lives. Dreams come from such a different part of us that they are a good support to our rational waking.

-by Emily D.-

“OMG” “Hey, Soul Sister” want to be in the know of this month’s hottest, freshest, and most popular music, movies and TV shows? “Imma Be” giving you the run down on all of these.

The top fifteen songs this month according to Billboard are, “OMG,” by Usher featuring Will.i.am as number one; “California Gurls,” by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg; “Airplanes,” by B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams; “Nothing On You,” by B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars; and “Break Your Heart,” by Taio Cruz featuring Ludacris, as the top five. Number six is “Not Afraid,” by Eminem; “Your Love Is My Drug,” by Ke$ha; “Alejandro,” by Lady Gaga; “Rude Boy,” by Rihanna; “Hey, Soul Sister,” by Train; “Young Forever,” by Jay-Z and Mr. Hudson; “Need You Now,” by Lady Antebellum; “In My Head,” by Jason Derulo; “My Chick Bad,” by Ludacris featuring Nicki Manaj; “Over,” by Drake; “Breakeven,” by The Script; “Telephone,” by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce; “Billionaire,” by Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars; “Bulletproof,” by La Roux; and lastly “Find Your Love,” by Drake as number twenty.