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The Psych award: Mr. Patters creates AP Psychology, wins student choice award for best elective teacher
J.N. Rosepapa- Arts & Entertainment Editor
Gilbert High School’s celebrated Psychology teacher, Chris Patters, aspires to expand Gilbert High’s learning horizon by ushering AP Psychology into effect during the 2010- 2011 school year. Mr. Patters is a distinguished figure amongst the teaching staff, admired by...
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DECA remains most decorated chapter in the state for second year running
Johnny Parker-Staff Writer
The most decorated DECA chapter in the state of Arizona traveled to Louisville, Kentucky April 23-28 to compete in the DECA International Career Development Conference. Senior’s Nikki Boudreau and Kayla Miller both received third place in the world in the Travel and Tourism...
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GHS junior Ray Propoggio proposes a new world order of peace, starts Venus Project club
J.N. Rosepapa- Arts & Entertainment Editor
Every man who searches for truth has strong, idealistic views about the definition of truth; these views stem from opinion, bias, and education. What one can infer is that there is no set definition for truth, the definition varies from person to person, and is defined by...
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Emilee Bergman, a major talent in a minor key
Andrea Lavalette - Staff Writer
Gilbert High School’s own up-and-coming pop artist, Emilee Bergman, is already a minor hit on YouTube. With over 2,000 views, Bergman’s videos feature her singing accompanied by her playing acoustic guitar and piano in other videos. She first started singing when she...
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Bill 1070 Signed Into Law by Arizona Governor
Copy Editor- Caitlin Cole
Both before and after the infamous Bill 1070 was signed into law April 23, protests and small-time clashes broke out at the state Capitol in Phoenix, marking the civil unrest that comes with Governor Jan Brewer’s signature on the new controversial immigration law. Bill...
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Photage photography offers premier senior portraits and 2011 Senior Model Search
Introducing Photage, a sister team of portrait artists capturing unique images that are urban, chic/vintage and fashion inspired. Debbie and Ree love to laugh, play and have fun in every session. The sisters offer senior portrait sessions that are creative, truly imaginative,...
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Bergies Coffee Roast House a steamy success
Kelly Souza - Staff Writer
Bergies Coffee Roast House, located in the historic Heritage District of Gilbert, is brewing up local interest in Gilbert residents with its eclectic feel and hometown roots. Like most businesses in downtown, local residents own Bergies and profits from the coffee shop...
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Valleys of Neptune took forty years to release and still feels rushed, but Hendrix reminds why he’s a rock god
J.N. Rosepapa- Arts & Entertainment Editor
Those who haven’t been enlightened by the soul and passion of 60’s rock mega star, Jimi Hendrix, have yet to experience a milestone in music history. Hendrix is much more than a musician or guitarist; he is a figure of musical enlightenment, representing the catharsis...
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Alice underwhelms in Wonderland
Kai Shultz - Freelance Writer
Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking Glass (1871), in which the eponymous Alice falls down a rabbit hole and is greeted by a slew of anthropomorphic creatures, gave new meaning to the genre of “literary nonsense”....
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Spread the word to end the “word”
Kai Shultz - Freelance Writer
The word is “retard” or “retarded”, but it doesn’t have to be. I, like many others from Gilbert High School, from Arizona, and from around the world, understand that to use the word “retard” (whether innocently or not) is hurtful....
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GHS athletes restore love of literacy into elementary students
Jessie Fossenkemper - Editor-in-Chief
Gilbert High football players practiced their signatures when they visited Geenfield Elementary on March 4, to participate in America Reads Week. A football team is typically thought of as tough, however the stereotypical football player personality changes with Gilbert...
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You Can’t Take it With You puts the ‘fun’ in dysfunctional familes
Kelly Souza - Staff Writer
The GHS theatre production of You Can’t Take it With You on February 24-26 in the GHS auditorium, boasts a talented cast and elaborate sets that helped to bring to life a story that is a reminder that family is the most important aspect of life. This story is told through...
Read More..."The Click will be the pulse of Gilbert High."
The Tiger Adviser will be making minimal posts during the summer months. Check your RSS feeder for updates. Thank you for your readership and subscription during the inaugural year of its online publication. 2010 brings a new name, The Gilbert Click,... Read more »
May 28, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News
Tiger Adviser to get a make-over, new name: The Gilbert Click
Written by Varun Bajaj - Staff Writer
The Tiger Adviser staff has recently decided to reinvent the Tiger Adviser, by transitioning from class to club. The Tiger Adviser will soon be renamed The Gilbert Click, a pun referring to High School “cliques” and how the online paper uses computer... Read more »
May 20, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News
Los Angeles boycotts Arizona over controversial immigration law
The City Council of Los Angeles, voted Wednesday, May 12, to no longer do business with the state of Arizona unless the state makes a decision to repeal the recent legislation that targets illegal immigration. The 13-1 vote makes LA the largest city to... Read more »
May 20, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News
No arms, no legs, no problem
Written by Johnny Parker-Staff Writer
Kyle Maynard has dealt with the odds stacked against him from the day he was born. Maynard was born with a condition known as congenital amputation, a condition that leaves its victims with arms that end at the start of the elbow and feet that end at... Read more »
May 25, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features
Foreign exchange student exchanges American experience for extra year in high school
Written by Staff Writer - Marli Mayon
Foreign Exchange student Emma Caspary gives insight into senior year abroad, the brief culture shock she encountered coming from Sweden to Gilbert, and the experience she gained while being a foreign exchange student. Caspary’s choice of America was... Read more »
May 25, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Student Life
Suns School Lakers in Teamwork
Written by Kevin Gillies - News Editor
“M.E.” is how Kobe Bryant, guard for the L.A. Lakers, spells team. It’s going to take more than one person, Kobe, to win the NBA Championship. The Lakers do have a well-developed team, good size and speed. However, when their teamwork sits on the... Read more »
May 25, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Opinions
There goes the neighborhood; HOAs refuse care for foreclosed homes
Written by Staff Writer - Abigail Christensen
When a property is vacated in a community governed by a Homeowner’s Association (HOA), who is responsible for the upkeep? Whether the property is a foreclosure or simply abandoned, the ownership will typically default to the bank or mortgage company. However,... Read more »
May 20, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Opinions
Tour de france winner Floyd Landis admits to doping, accuses Lance Armstrong as well
Written by Johnny Parker-Staff Writer
On May 19, Tour de France winner, Floyd Landis, admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs for most of his professional cycling career including the Tour de France, where his 2006 title was revoked after testing positive. Landis said he used the red... Read more »
May 25, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports
Varsity baseball “dyeing” for a championship
Written by Staff Writer-Allyson Rengifo
Varsity baseball players have recently shown school spirit by dying their hair in recognition of GHS school colors and to show their unity during the state championships. Not only did they dye their hair this year, but also last year they dyed their hair... Read more »
May 25, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports
Purple reign
Written by Johnny Parker-Staff Writer
The Phoenix Suns. When this name comes to mind, I automatically think of Steve Nash, Amar’e Stoudemire, and of course the ’seven seconds or less’ offense in which the Suns put up a shot in the first seven seconds of each possession. My mind... Read more »
May 19, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Opinions, Sports
Foreign exchange student exchanges American experience for extra year in high school
Written by Staff Writer - Marli Mayon
Foreign Exchange student Emma Caspary gives insight into senior year abroad, the brief culture shock she encountered coming from Sweden to Gilbert, and the experience she gained while being a foreign exchange student. Caspary’s choice of America was... Read more »
May 25, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Student Life
Summer ‘10 Cheat Sheet
Written by Kelly Souza - Staff Writer
With the summer coming up fast, some GHS students are sure to get bored of the ongoing drone of the television and the never-ceasing heat. However, if you can’t get out and beat the heat, check out this list of innovative things to do/go/see during... Read more »
May 25, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Student Life
Eat, Pray, Love: the global search for self-discovery
Written by Staff Writer - Marli Mayon
Elizabeth Gilbert documents “one woman’s search for everything across Italy, India, and Indonesia” in her 2006 New York Times bestseller Eat, Pray, Love. Her five years of experience as a journalist for GQ Magazine are prevalent in the memoir in... Read more »
May 25, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Arts & Entertainment
‘Wings’ sequel casts spell on fantasy readers
Written by Staff Writer-Alyson Rengifo
Aprilynne Pike’s second installment of her Wings series, Spells, came out May 4, creating a tremendous buzz of excitement amongst fantasy reader fanatics. Six months passed since the ending of Wings, but Laurel’s story hasn’t ended yet. Laurel has... Read more »
May 25, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Arts & Entertainment
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