Wednesday, March 17, 2010

On Jan. 29, 48 students along with advisors Brian Evans and Brad Bitter met up at 5:30 p.m. to go to a Fresno Monster's Game. The students had to pay $7 to attend this event. This was a regional activity so there were chapters from all across the San Joaquin Region at the game. This game was against the Long Beach Bombers and it ended at around 10 p.m. with a Fresno Monster's victory. The final score was Fresno Monster's seven and Long Beach Bombers one goal. Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 11:26 PM | Full Story

On Jan. 29, 48 students along with advisors Brian Evans and Brad Bitter met up at 5:30 p.m. to go to a Fresno Monster's Game. The students had to pay $7 to attend this event. This was a regional activity so there were chapters from all across the San Joaquin Region at the game. This game was against the Long Beach Bombers and it ended at around 10 p.m. with a Fresno Monster's victory. The final score was Fresno Monster's seven and Long Beach Bombers one goal. | Full Story

The Barn Dance was held on Feb. 6, in the multi purpose room. The dance began at 9 p.m. and ended at 12a.m. The cost for the dance was $5 without ASB card and $3 with ASB card. At the dance the Barn Dance King and Queen were crowned. The Queen was Makenna Lasiter and the King was Josh Schoonhoven. | Full Story

First grade students at Fuller School have 100 sight words to memorize. When they successfully accomplish this task they are rewarded with a 100 Word Shirt. On Friday, Feb. 5, 37 first grade students were presented their shirts at a Pow Wow. Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 11:25 PM | Full Story

In 1846, as Manifest Destiny swept the land, the United States and Mexico locked horns over Texas. President Polk asked Congress for a Declaration of War, and the people's representatives responded overwhelming in the affirmative--but not unanimously. One skinny, single term Congressman from the Mid-West would not join the crowd, and he would not hold his tongue. Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 10:28 PM | Full Story

Foot washing! It's a good thing to do and wash behind your ears too. Mama says so. Clean feet and socks are appreciated by those around us too. Updated: Feb. 17, 2010 10:31 PM | Full Story

In 1968, Spencer Silver, a scientist at 3M Corporation was trying to make some kind of super glue. Instead the glue he designed could not even hold two pieces of paper together permanently. They easily pulled apart. Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:14 PM | Full Story

An efficiency expert asked an elevator operator, "How much time do you spend on each of your job assignments?" Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:14 PM | Full Story

When the rain pours, the fog rolls in and the temperatures drop, Italians and their friends warm up with a delicious Polenta dinner. The Italian Catholic Federation, Branch No. 39, in Merced will serve a Polenta and Chicken Cacciatore Dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 10, fro, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Italo American Lodge Hall located at 18th and U streets in Merced. Updated: Feb. 2, 2010 10:15 PM | Full Story

The featured Character of the Month is "Availability." Updated: Feb. 3, 2010 2:27 AM | Full Story

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