FCAT Test Taking Tips

Posted on March 7, 2010
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Written by Christie Riganati, News Editor

As the Florida Comprehension Assessment Test approaches, many students may be anxious for ways to make the test a little less stressful. The FCAT has been developed to test students progress and achievements throughout their years... Read more »

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Olympics Athlete Killed In Sled Crash

Posted on February 21, 2010
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Written by Cindy Castillo, Staff Writer

An athlete from Georgia, Nodar Kumaritashvili, was killed in a crash in training on the Olympic track on friday at the Whistler Sliding Center. Many of the athletes at this years winter Olympic games have already made the complaint... Read more »

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New High Speed Rail Expected To Hit Florida

Posted on February 14, 2010
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Written by Christie Riganati, Online News Editor

January 28th President Obama stated in the State of The Union Address that he would award $8 billion of the stimulus package money to improving current rail systems and construction new high speed rail systems. Not only are the new... Read more »

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New Palm Trees at West Boca

Posted on February 3, 2010
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Written by Cindy Castillo, Staff Writer

Over the past two weeks students and faculty may have noticed the huge trees and backhoes overtaking the courtyard. Something many might be wondering is  where did these trees  come from. The 180 palm trees were given to West Boca... Read more »

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Helping Haiti

Posted on January 25, 2010
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Written by Christie Riganati, Online News Editor

January 12th, 2010 Haiti experienced an unfortunate natural disaster. The Haiti Earthquake has been heard around the world. With Haiti being one of the poorest countries in the world, with such a devastating disaster the call for help... Read more »

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AP Apps-What you need to know

Posted on January 14, 2010
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Written by Marisa Kaplan, Print News Editor

      Getting into an advanced placement class next year just got a little harder. West Boca is now implementing an application process for students who want to take AP classes in the 2010-2011 year. Applications will be reviewed... Read more »

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Low-Income Women Rejected from Free Cancer Screenings

Posted on December 18, 2009
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Written by Marisa Kaplan, Print News Editor

Low-income women across the country are being turned away from cancer screenings due to state budget constraints. According to the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network, women who would usually be eligible for mammograms... Read more »

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Another Revolution by Google.

Posted on December 11, 2009
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Written by Cindy Castillo, Staff Writer

Many years ago, google, known by many as one of the most popular search engines, was invented. It was a tool used on the computer that could allow somebody to enter text into a space, and from just typing one word, search the whole... Read more »

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White House Party Crashers

Posted on December 2, 2009
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Written by Christie Riganati, Online News Editor

Last week the president held the state dinner at the White House. There were many politicians and Obama donors who had received cordial invitations to the dinner. Unexpected guest were forbidden entry.  That Tuesday, Tareq and Michaele... Read more »

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The Oprah Winfrey Show will end in 2011.

Posted on November 22, 2009
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Written by Marisa Kaplan, Print News Editor

It is the end of an era for the Oprah Winfrey Show. After 25 seasons interviewing countless celebrities and investigating national issues, Winfrey announced that her award-winning show will end on September 9, 2011. On last Friday’s... Read more »

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