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Get the girl: Your 4-Step guide to proper approach

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:17:50 +0000

Bre Hoskins
Features Editor

Ever heard : “Are you a parking ticket? Cause you’ve got fine written all over you.” Or maybe you’ve been hit with the: “Did it hurt? (what?) When you fell from heaven.”

Smell you later

To ensure you don’t screw up your chances there are some preparatory steps you should apply before even approaching the girl. Hygiene is a major factor in how the girl will react to your attempt at game. The worse the hygiene, the worse the reaction and vice verse. Smelling putrid and having halitosis is definitely not the way to go if you want to win a girl over.

“If you’re going to approach me, don’t have bad breath,” said senior Alexus Brown. ” I will [call you out] and make you feel dumb.”

When your breath is minty fresh and your body is smelling Axe-nice, you are ready to approach the girl. However, not only what you say affects the reaction, but how you come off does as well.

“Don’t act cocky,” said Baker. “That’ll hurt your chances too.”

Now you smell great and have confidence without having too much. Now it’s time to make sure you’re looking fine.

LOOK THE PART

You may not think so, but what you’re wearing also affects your chances of winning the girl. If your personal “swag” isn’t on its A-game, the girl will jump to conclusions about you in general. In a perfect world, people wouldn’t judge based off of looks, but this is reality and the first impression counts more than anything.

“I like a guy that cares about how he looks,” said senior Jasmine Jackson. “You have to take care of yourself or you give off the [impression] that you’re a bum. And I don’t want a bum.”

When approaching a new girl make sure your looking your best.

“The first thing[s] I look at when a guy walks up to me are his shoes and his smile,” said senior Jessie Kiel.

A bright smile with some relatively straight teeth and trendy shoes are great ways to work your way into her heart.

So you’ve got fresh breath, smell wonderful, and you’re rocking the Concords and a snapback, the next step to success is knowing what to say.

MAKE HER GIGGLE

Girls love to laugh. They love to laugh about stupid stuff, they love to giggle to each other, and they especially like when guys make them laugh to get their attention. And if the joke is good enough, that’s exactly what you’ll get. Pickup lines are OK, but aren’t that widely used. It’s best to just be original with your game. Say something that’ll make her laugh but also compliments her at the same time.

“Don’t come at a girl with wack game ‘cause she’ll think you’re wack,” said Baker.

Being sincere and yourself will get you into her heart better than a corny washed up line.

You’re looking good, smelling great, and you’ve found the words to impress her. If you actually get her to agree to a date with you, now it’s showtime.

THE DATE IS SET…

NOW WHAT?

When and where you go on a date can make or break you. If the date is too soon you either seem desperate or like she’s plan B. If it’s too far away you don’t seem as sincere. You also don’t want to go somewhere and seem like you’re trying too hard, but you don’t want to go anywhere too casual if you really want to impress her.

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Duru: College Guru

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:12:14 +0000

Anessa Suniga
Photo Editor

Junior year, students begin to think about choosing their future career and what college they might want to attend. Senior year, they apply to colleges, look for scholarships and grants, and make a final decision on what the future holds after high school. Doing so can be very stressful. Any help or guidance can go a long way during this crazy and chaotic time.

“[After being accepted to colleges] it’s hard to decide which one to commit to because there are a lot of factors to think about,” said senior Elizabeth Taylor. “Things like how much tuition is, how far away the commute will be and who has the best programs.” Taylor said she plans to get a Bachelor’s degree in biology, and then go to medical school for six years after that and complete her fellowships to become a neonatologist.

Much guidance and help can be found in Room 7 in the counseling center. There you will find the new College and Career Pathways Advisor, Chisaokwu Duru.

“I help students fix college applications, do research on schools based on interest for their intended majors,” said Duru. “We try to find a fit for each student. I try to make the college application process easier. I also provide information about FASFA. I’m not only here for seniors, I’m here for the whole school. I’m here for everybody and anybody who needs help.”

Duru is at Everett thanks to the Michigan College Advising Corps (MCAC). The MCAC program strives to increase students’ chances of success in postsecondary education by focusing on the best fit and match between the students and their college choices. The advisers serve as a resource for the school as they assist high school students in navigating every aspect of the college-going process.

She has been a very big help to this year’s seniors. Her goal is to get most (or even all) of the seniors to fill out at least one application and apply to a college. She is very driven to help students with their future goals and attributions, but chances are she will not be here next year for the class of 2013. The grant only allows for Duru to be here until the end of this academic school year.

Many students said that Duru has been an asset to Everett high school, helping students make the “high school-to-college” process a lot easier and less stressful. She is very knowledgeable and very helpful. Her main priority is the success of Everett high school’s students.

“I really like Everett a lot. Everett reminds me of a mini- University of Michigan. There is so much diversity and the students are amazing. The staff are very supportive,” said Duru.

For more information, students can follow Duru on twitter at #EV_collegebound for college information, scholarships, and more.

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Don’t let the flu catch you!

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:12:39 +0000

Keora Grace
Reporter

It’s that time of year when colds and flu start spreading. According to Sherri Kuhlman, the schools clinic personnel/therapist, all students should get flu shots. These shots prevent you from catching the flu and if by chance do catch the flu, it’d be a much milder case.
Other things you could do include: washing your hands thoroughly (at least two minutes), coughing and sneezing into your arm rather than your hand, eat right, and get good rest. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth because germs spread quicker that way.
CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends that sick people stay home, avoid contact with infected people, and try to avoid infecting others. People that are at high risk of the flu are young children, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma. If you start to have flu symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, chills and fatigue it’s important to take antiviral drugs within the first two days. Antiviral drugs can make the illness milder and shorten it and also prevent serious flu complications.

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Nonstop Fundraising!

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:15:48 +0000

Jasmine McCullough
Online Editor

Everett seniors are back at it again! First it was Boo Grams, now it’s Candy Cane Grams. Senior Stanley Pates said that they are selling the candy grams because they are trying to raise money for causes such as prom, field trips, and other school activities.
“They cost one dollar each,” said Pates. “The [main] reason for the candy cane grams is so that we have more money for prom.”
All sorts of candy will be in the bag, not just candy canes, said Pates. There will be different kinds of Christmas chocolates, and more.
Candy Cane Grams are on sale now during lunch hours.

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New years resolutions

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:22:52 +0000

Brooke Burns
Reporter

A new year is coming, that means new resolutions. Resolutions are goals that people make for themselves that they want to follow through with. It could be something like losing weight or getting good grades. Everyone has different goals set for themselves.
“I want to be nicer to people,” said sophomore Taven Thuma. “Sometimes I get an attitude and can be really mean.”
Some people don’t have any resolutions.
“I don’t really have [resolutions],” said junior Sharaya Lundy. “I don’t believe in making goals just in the beginning of the year. You should make goals all year round, there is not a bad time to make one.”
A lot of people make resolutions, but have a hard time sticking to them.
“Most of the time [I keep resolutions], unless it’s something I do everyday, then I get tired and quit,” said Thuma.
Sticking to your resolutions can be hard, most people do quit after awhile. 45% of people make resolutions. Only 8% achieve their resolution.
“A lot of people don’t [keep resolutions]. They make [them] to try to feel better about themselves, but then don’t have enough confidence to keep it,” said Lundy.
Thuma adds, “Some people just wish for the impossible.”

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New Drivers Prepare for harsh winter weather

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:20:53 +0000

Anessa Suniga
Reporter

The weather is changing, the temperature is dropping and we have already seen snow falling from the sky. Winter is coming with its joyous occasions, such as cinnamon hot chocolate… and horrible driving conditions! From sliding, skidding, swerving and scraping ice and snow off cars, winter takes its toll on drivers, especially newbies.
“I think it’ll be okay. I’m a good driver and I’m going to be more cautious, not speed anymore and take my time,” said junior Deanna Martin, who is a first time winter driver.
It can be scary and nerve wracking while driving during the winter months. Many people have had frightening encounters with Mother Nature’s winters.
“There was an ice storm and I could not get control [of my car] and I just went airborne. I flipped my car and I didn’t have my seat belt on and I ended up in the hatchback when it ended,” explained World History Teacher June Estrada, who hates to drive in the winter.
Certain students have driven through the winter months before and said they don’t mind the icy roads, thick gobs of snow, sleet and slush.
Senior Blake Howe has driven in the winter before, and feels prepared for the coming months.
“[I’m not scared to drive], I’m usually mad at the other people who [are horrible] at driving in the winter,” said Howe.
It can be very dangerous to drive, and according to web site Teendriving.com, here are some tips to drive a little safer this holiday season.
-If driving a white car during snow fall or after the snow has fallen, your car may be camouflaged by the snow. So turn on your headlights and make it easier for other drivers to see you.
-Double or triple the space you normally leave between you and the next car in wet weather. You’ll need even more space to stop (up to ten times as much space) on slick roads.
-Brake gently.
-Watch for danger spots ahead. You’ve probably heard that bridges and overpasses may freeze before the roads do.
-If you are stuck in ice or snow, try putting your floor mats under the edge of the tires to give them traction.
-Don’t use cruise control in wet or slippery conditions. The cruise control may apply more throttle if the drive wheels start to slip.
-Turn your headlights on anytime you need to turn your windshield wipers on–in rain, fog, sleet, freezing rain, or snow. It will help your visibility–and also help other drivers see you.

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Great looks for less, many sales going on now

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:18:09 +0000

Meeshon Rogers
Reporter

Winter is fast approaching, and you have to dress accordingly. But money is hard to come by, and clothes that are trendy can often cost more. However, there are a few places that you can shop that will keep a little bit more money in your wallet.
Closer to the holidays, stores have huge sales going on. Right now Charlotte Russes dresses are 50% off.
“I love Charlotte Russe; they always have cute clothes, and it’s not that expensive,” said sophomore Sadie Davis.
Twice a year, Victoria’s Secret has their semi annual sale. Another store that is having a sale is Forever 21.While supplies last Forever 21 is having a sale on hundreds of new items starting at $2.99 and up. They are located in the Eastwood Towne Center. They have many other great sales throughout the year.
Dots is a great place to get lots of clothes this season for a great price. They will often have more than one sale going on at one time and many of their merchandise tends to cost less than $50. While supplies last Dots is having all of their sleepwear buy one get one 50%off.
“Shopping at Dots is great because they always have a sale going on,” said junior Cheyene Houghton.
The North Face is a very popular, though expensive jacket that can be found at Dicks, usually for $99 or more, but Aeropostale has a very similar jacket for half the price. Hot Topic is now selling Breaking Dawn t-shirts, pillow cases, key chains, and much more. For a limited time all of their music tees are 50% off.
Every day, JC Penney has free online shipping for a purchase of $69 or more. Or they have free shipping to ship things to JC Penney with no minimal purchase needed. JC Penney has many sales on their online website that you won’t find in the store.
“Their online sales are the best,” said Davis.
Foot Locker has free shipping and handling for your purchase of $75 or more. Members at Foot Locker receive $20 off of every purchase. Foot Locker is having a sale on Timberland boots, Nike Air Max 2011 and a Jordan clothing sale.
“I always use Foot Locker’s free shipping and handling,” said sophomore Kendria Hodge.
The Ugg collection is very well known for their boots and handbags but the prices of their products can become very expensive ranging from $100 to sometimes even more. However you can get shoes that look very similar to Uggs that are affordable at Payless, Wet Seal, and Charlotte Russe they cost around $30.
“ Fake Uggs and the real ones look [really] similar,” said Hodge.

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What’s hot this Fall in fashion

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:12:38 +0000

Meeshon Rogers

Reporter

Fall 2011 has more than just the leaves changing… trends are changing, as well. Last year, Silly Bands were the new fall trend. Like most trends, silly bands came and went. This year’s fall trends is all about bright colors, plaid and mini skirts.

A big trend this year is “color blocking.” Color blocking is combining different colors together that support and complement each other. To color block your clothes, you have to know a little bit about colors and what colors look good together.

“Color blocking is creative, its a way to express yourself,” said junior Re’Gene Thompson. Another very noticeable trend this year is hair feathers. Hair feathers are a new hair accessory and can be treated just like your natural hair. Hair feathers usually can be straightened, washed, blow-dried and curled and can last up to 2-7 weeks. There are two kinds of hair feathers, the clips and the extensions. You can purchase the hair clips at Sally’s, Young’s, and any other hair store. However, applying the extension is a little more tricky. To apply the extension, many people just go to the hair salon and have their hair dresser do it for them, or there are kiosks in the mall that apply them for you.

“I liked the way hair feathers look ; that’s why I decided to get mine,” said sophomore Hailey Cleveland.

Snapbacks are also a new trend this fall. Snapbacks are basically just a fitted cap that snaps in the back.

“Snapbacks to me are better than normal hats because they’re cuter and more fitted,” said Thompson.

However some people don’t like trends and feel like trends shouldn’t have a big impact on how you dress in the morning.

“I don’t think anything is trendy, I just wear what I want,” said sophomore Sadie Davis.

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Everett joins fight against breast cancer

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:11:12 +0000

Jasmine McCullough

Reporter

The month of October is known nation wide as breast cancer awareness month. Every year people do different things to raise awareness and money to go to breast cancer research. This month, students have been selling bracelets, pins, and shirts to raise money for breast cancer awareness.

“[This has really] united Everett students and made us a community,” said senior class president Raven Odom. “[It] shows we can come together for one cause.”

The need for a cure to breast cancer is very real. In the United States, one out of ten women is diagnosed with breast cancer every year. 40,000 women die each year from breast cancer.

In 2009, Lansing resident Carol Jones was diagnosed with breast cancer and she has been dealing with the struggles it brings for almost three years.

Patients that are diagnosed with breast cancer normally have to get treated, cut their hair before it starts falling out, and also change the way they live.

“This disease has changed my life,” says Jones. “I’m doing the things that I’ve never done before such as eating healthier, [and]…making sure balls of my hair aren’t coming out. I’m also exercising on a regular basis.”

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in all women, and it’s hard for them to cope with.

When someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, the treatment depends on what stage they are in. For some, surgery alone is a option, and some have to undergo chemotherapy, as well.

According to the National Cancer Institute, women in the US have a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. There is a one in 33 chance of breast cancer causing their deaths.

Money raised by fund-raisers like the ones at Everett go toward the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure foundation, which calls itself “the largest non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the wo

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College visits give students chance to explore options

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:09:55 +0000

Keora Grace

Reporter

For some seniors college is right around the corner, and many still aren’t clear on what college they want to attend or what career path they want to take. Luckily for those seniors, Everett has staff members like Erin Falsetta that are hard at work getting college representatives to come visit to give students a more clear view of what college is right for them.

“[The college reps coming] is pretty cool, it makes the search easy for you because you have somebody that knows all about the college,” said senior Connor Bilodeau.

Although college is closer for seniors, juniors are also encouraged to attend some college visits. According to Everett’s college advisor Chisaokwu Duru, it’s never to early to start planning. Counselor Raymond Rubio agreed.

“[I would encourage] sophomores and juniors to come to a college to visit so that they know what different colleges look for,” said Rubio.

Many colleges are visiting and there’s really no limit to how many college visits you can attend, but students are advised to only go to the college visits they are truly interested in. Duru said each senior should attend at least one. Another thing students can do is schedule tours of colleges they are interested in.

“I’ve toured Aquinas College in Grand Rapids and Franciscan University in Ohio and I plan on going to Aquinas,” said Bilodeau. “[Campus tours] were beneficial because I got to see the college and even talked with a professor.”

There are many excuses people give for not going to college, but a huge concern is money. Resources are available, and the counselors work to get the information out to the students.

“Visit www.fastweb.com, the library for scholarship books, [as well as] previous year graduate scholarships. Mr. Rubio and I are working on getting scholarships posted on Everett’s website,” said Duru.

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