Haiti Struggles in Aftermath of Quake
Eric Hass and Craig Dathe
February 5, 2010
On Jan. 12, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, 16 miles west of Port-au-Prince. Twenty-six aftershocks of magnitude 4.2 or greater have been recorded since the initial quake, the largest measuring in at 5.9 on Jan. 20. The Haitan government confirmed over 170,000 casualties on Jan. 28, and... Read more »
Public Displays of Affection Overwhelm MHS
Brooke Woodward
February 5, 2010
Any Miramonte student who has been an unintentional “third wheel” during school hours should be thankful that February 14 falls on a Sunday this year. Nonetheless, as Valentine’s Day approaches, the already excessive public displays of affection or “PDAs” on campus will likely increase. PDAs... Read more »
Ricky Samoranos: The New Face of J-Pop
by Madeleine Neuberger
February 5, 2010
Freshman’s infatuation with Japanese pop culture sets him apart from the masses Imagine having such an intense passion for something that it prevented you from being able to consistently focus or have “normal” conversations with your peers. This is the case for freshman Ricky Samoranos. ... Read more »
2010 Winter Olympics Preview, Eh?
Davis Louie and Jeremy Unger
February 5, 2010
As the 2010 Olympics near, all eyes are on Vancouver as the best winter athletes descend upon the Canadian city. Along with Jeremy Unger, the Mirador consulted our own resident Canadian, Davis Louie, to get his opinions on each of the events. Alpine skiing: The return of superstar/alcoholic skiier Bode... Read more »
Groundbreaking Avatar Sweeps Box Office
Alex Seclow
February 5, 2010
Director Cameron’s latest film revolutionizes the Hollywood film industry, intriguing viewers Who would have thought that animated blue creatures could create such a following? The newly released movie Avatar, directed by James Cameron, earned around $70 million opening weekend and is quickly approaching... Read more »
Is Airport Security Worth the Hassle? Con
Sean McGeer
February 5, 2010
Everyone who has ever gone through an airport has experienced the stringent security measures enacted there. These measures are often written off as annoying menial tasks, but but they are put in place to protect the citizens of the United States from terrorist threats. Should airport security be increased? Nobody... Read more »
Is Airport Security Worth the Hassle? Pro
Austin Controulis
February 5, 2010
Everyone who has ever gone through an airport has experienced the stringent security measures enacted there. These measures are often written off as annoying menial tasks, but they are put in place to protect the citizens of the United States from terrorist threats. Should airport security be increased? After... Read more »
Cheerleaders to “Bring It On” at Nationals
Katherine Doyle
February 5, 2010
National competition in March will put Miramonte cheer team to the test “We’re doing super cool stunts that we’ve never shown anyone before,” said senior Maddy Karol, a member of the Miramonte Cheer team. She’s talking about the routine the team is working on for their NCA National competition... Read more »
Two Way Street: Sports Editors Grant Huhn and Nick Eliason talk Super Bowl, playoff systems, and more
Nick Eliason and Grant Huhn
February 5, 2010
1. Who will win the Super Bowl? Nick: Colts. The difference in this game will be defense, and the Colts’ defense is a whole lot better than the Saints’. The Colts have two of the best pass rushers in the league in Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathus, but Freeney will be limited due to an ankle injury. ... Read more »
Men’s Basketball Aims for Strong Finish
Jeremy Unger
February 5, 2010
After defeating Dougherty Valley and Alhambra to start off league play, the men’s basketball team has hit a rough patch, losing three of their last four games, bringing their league record to 4-3. With a 11-10 overall record the Mats have been up and down all season. “We’ve been battling through... Read more »
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