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6 Minutes With Ross and Ashton

rdairiki — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:04:47 +0000

This edition features music from Filip Grehn, Rachel Fosnaugh, and Ross Dairiki. To hear more music, come to the Menlo Park Farmers’ Market this Sunday, February 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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StudyBreak: February 2

Claire Jungleib — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:09:04 +0000

Happy Groundhog Day everyone!! The little guy didn’t see his shadow, so Spring is officially upon us! If you ask me – that’s reason to celebrate! This week’s playlist is sure to put you in a dancing, foot-tapping mood. So, students, parents, and teachers, let StudyBreak tickle your funny bone and put you in a productive mood. Listen and enjoy!

Procrastination Tips

1. Glue some paper petals to an old headband to make your head into a human flower.

2. Pillowfight!!!!

3. Make sugar cookies in spring-related shapes.

4. Make a centerpiece for the dinner table with tissue paper flowers.

5. Read other stories on mabearnews.com

For Your Dose of Funny

(You should probably click this link to play the game for yourself: http://www.foddy.net/Athletics.html )

Music to Study By

With the new season upon us, it’s time for some upbeat tunes that are sure to get you pumped up!

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Or listen on Spotify here: http://open.spotify.com/user/claireallegra/playlist/2apzoxnE3v5Actk5kY4Q9O

Now that you’ve reached the end of the playlist, get back to work! Those assignments aren’t going to complete themselves.

Or you can always procrastinate more and view last week’s StudyBreak here.

Anna’s Avenue: How to Make a Five Strand Braid

amayerson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:17:05 +0000

Because a three strand braid and a fishtail braid are just too easy, I’ve decided to tackle “The Five Strand Braid.” It is certainly a challenge, but don’t be intimidated by the overwhelming number of strands. Watch my tutorial and then practice on yourself, your friends, your pets, and the person who sits in front of you. Don’t wait for permission; start now. The five strand braid is right at your fingertips! (Literally)

StudyBreak: January 26

Claire Jungleib — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:52:25 +0000

With last semester’s grades in the mail, you might be feeling either confident and destressed (like us second semester seniors) or feeling just the opposite and ready to work hard this semester (pretty much everyone else). So, students, parents, and teachers, let StudyBreak tickle your funny bone and put you in a mellow, productive mood.

Procrastination Tips

1. Make a spear out of a candy cane.

2. Light a fire and dance around to tribal music.

3. Draw a self-portrait.

4. Make a meme with your face on it.

5. Read other stories on mabearnews.com

For Your Dose of Funny

(Feeling a little lost on that last video? Maybe you haven’t seen this hilarious viral video yet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQSNhk5ICTI)

Music to Study By

This wintery weather calls for some mellow tunes, and this week’s playlist has just that:

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Or listen on Spotify here: http://open.spotify.com/user/claireallegra/playlist/0YSqENWo8JiHswVqh7dz77

Now that you’ve reached the end of the playlist, get back to work! Those assignments aren’t going to complete themselves.

Or you can always procrastinate more and view last week’s StudyBreak

StudyBreak: January 19

Claire Jungleib — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:17:40 +0000

This StudyBreak marks the first Thursday block day of the new school year. Students, let this StudyBreak pull you through the copious amounts of homework and boring studying. Teachers, take a break from grading the work you assigned us and let this put a smile back on your face. Parents, come home and let this playlist de-stress you after work.
The playlist this week are songs that have a memorable tune, a fun story line, and most importantly a great music video. Enjoy procrastinating! But don’t forget to get all your work done!

Procrastination Tips

1. Make your own stop motion film.

2. Draw a picture of a shoe.

3. Make a sock puppet (or two) and invite your friends and family to see the show.

4. Glue your fingers together.

5. Read other stories on mabearnews.com

For Your Dose of Funny

Music to Study By

Now that you’ve reached the end of the playlist, get back to work! Those assignments aren’t going to complete themselves.

Anna’s Avenue: Do It Yourself Tank Top

amayerson — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:01:00 +0000

As you clean out your closet for the new year, hold on to one of your old crew neck t-shirts. Before you toss it away, you can recycle an old t-shirt to make a cute tank top. Here’s how:

Step 1: Find an old crew neck t-shirt and lay it on a flat surface.

Step 2: Measure about two or three inches from the collar and mark it with a pencil.

Step 3: Measure three inches below the sleeve and mark it with a pencil. (Repeat steps 2-3 on the other side of the shirt).

Step 4: Trace a pencil line from the sleeve mark to the collar mark. It should be dark enough that you can see it.

Step 5: Begin cutting the t-shirt on the traced lines.

Step 6: Follow this model for the initial cuts. Try on the shirt to determine if you want to trim more material.

Step 7: Trim more material until you are satisfied with the fit.

Step 8: Flip the tank so the back is facing up and trim the shirt to make the back narrow.

Step 9: Put the tank aside and lay out one of the sleeve scraps.

Step 10: Trim a thin scrap from the sleeve

Step 11 (Optional): Choose a thin, colorful ribbon and measure it out the length of the sleeve scrap.

Step 12: Hang up tank and pinch the back fabric.

Step 13: Tie the ribbon and sleeve scrap in a knot around the back, leaving excess to hang.

Step 14: Use the long end of the ribbon/scraps to wind around the back material.

Step 15: When you have finished winding, tie the ribbon/scrap in a knot with the other end.

Step 16: Trim the excess ribbon/scrap.

Step 17: You’re done! The back of the shirt should turn out like this:

Finished Product:

(Front) (Back)

StudyBreak: Finals Edition

Claire Jungleib — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:56:20 +0000

Finals week is finally here.
Take a break from studying and watch some of the best performers on youtube. This week the videos and music playlist are combined to make your procrastination even easier.

Here are some tips to help you prolong the studying process:

1. Make hot chocolate.

2. Online Christmas shopping.

3. Make completely unnecessary flashcards and never use them.

4. Find out which obnoxious noise you make annoys your dog the most.

5. Read other stories on mabearnews.com

Music

View last week’s StudyBreaks here and here.

StudyBreak: Dead Week Edition 2

Claire Jungleib — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:26:59 +0000

Welcome to Dead Week. Perhaps quite the opposite of what you might expect from a name like “Dead Week,” this week will undoubtedly be spent in a pile of flashcards, review sheets, and study guides. This week, StudyBreak will feature a new column every day to fill all your procrastination needs. Included are videos, new ways to procrastinate, and a playlist to help you study. Keep hitting the books and make sure to keep those grades up!

Videos

Orange jumpsuits are similar to red leather jackets… right?

What not to do this weekend.

Ways to procrastinate:

1. Actually learn how to play chess.

2. Draw the tightest spiral you can fit on a piece of paper.

3. Take a nice warm shower.

4. Put post-it notes with funny drawings or quotes all over your wall.

5. Read other stories on mabearnews.com.

Music

Now that you’ve procrastinated, time to get back to work. Listen to these “songs to help you study” and get those projects done.

Listen to this week’s study guide on Grooveshark by following this link: http://grooveshark.com/playlist/StudyBreak+Dead+Week+Edition+2/64857279

Click the link below to subscribe to the complete playlist on Spotify and find more StudyBreak playlists.

http://open.spotify.com/user/claireallegra/playlist/1lbcMQi9QcVXLkkrIq3uBy

Listen to last week’s StudyBreak or come back next week for more ways to procrastinate!

StudyBreak: Dead Week Edition 1

Claire Jungleib — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:11:45 +0000

Videos

You’ll definitely need to watch this more than once.

Who doesn’t love a good Jim-Carrey-face-montage?

Ways to procrastinate:

1. Complete a sudoku book.

2. Plan an epic prank on your unsuspecting mother.

3. Decide this is a very good time in your life to become a twice-a-day napper.

4. Make a dirty rap about how much you hate school.

5. Read other stories on mabearnews.com.

Music

Now that you’ve procrastinated, time to get back to work. Listen to these “songs to help you study” and get those projects done.

Listen to this week’s study guide on Grooveshark by following this link: http://grooveshark.com/playlist/StudyBreak+Dead+Week+Edition+1/64737623

Click the link below to subscribe to the complete playlist on Spotify and find more StudyBreak playlists.

http://open.spotify.com/user/claireallegra/playlist/2SODdTzFVvrFmIF1S73CZe

Listen to last week’s StudyBreak or come back next week for more ways to procrastinate!

Athletes of the Week: December 11 Atletas De La Semana

kwoods — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:38:58 +0000

Jen Kirst, Senior

Varsity Soccer

An integral member of the team as co-captain, senior forward Kirst scored a remarkable six goals at the tournament in Lemoore last weekend.

Photo Credit: Sue Kirst

Aaron Oro, Senior

Varsity Soccer

On Tuesday, the Bears faced Mountain View High School in an epic rematch of the CCS semifinal game last year. Senior co-captain and center midfield Oro contributed two goals to the Bears’ impressive 3-0 victory.

Photo Credit: Alan Propp

Jen Kirst, Senior

Fútbol

Delantera Kirst marcó unos notables seis goles en el torneo a Lemoore el fin de semana pasado. Una jugadora del mejor equipo desde cuatro años, ella es una parte integral del equipo como capitán.

Photo Credit: Sue Kirst

Aaron Oro, Senior

Fútbol

Martes, los Osos jugaron contra la Escuela de Mountain View en una revancha épica del semifinal de CCS el año pasado. Senior capitán y centrocampista, Oro contribuyó dos goles a la admirable victoria 3-0 de los Osos.

Photo Credit: Alan Propp