The James Logan Courier

Reports of a discharged weapon in an adjacent park sent lunching students at James Logan High scrambling for cover in classrooms when Union City police told school administrators to "lockdown" the school while they searched for and arrested suspects in the case.

Half of the school's 4.000 students where in class while the other half were just finishing their lunch period when the warning klaxon was sounded.

Restrooms on the south side of the Logan campus were out of commission Thursday afternoon after workers building new classrooms severed a water main serving that side of the school.

Principal Don Montoya told the school's staff about the break in an email: "A main water pipe has been broken in the construction zone. Consquently, we will NOT have water (and restroom) availability until after 4pm today" in the 400s, 500s, Pavilion and staff lounge."

By John Chau, Courier managing editor

On Wednesday, the Iranian government issued statements condemning the newest Hollywood smash hit ‘300’, a historical film based on the final struggles between a group of martyred Spartans and the full force of Persian elite troops. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denounced the film as an effort to demonize the Iranians for their nuclear advent. This statement is accompanied by governmental efforts to ban the showing of ‘300’ in the neighboring Muslim nations.

However, on Thursday, Iranian government also announced its dismissal towards any future U.N. sanctions. Despite protests over further nuclear research by moderate parties, President Ahmadinejad claims in a national rally that he regards the U.N. sanctions as ‘torn paper’, and that they will not hamper the nation’s radioactive enrichment. However, according to the U.N. sanction terms obtained by Reuters, in possibly the next week Iranians would be unable to export arms and obtain loans. Individual nuclear missile researcher’s assets would also be frozen.

By Carmen Shiu, Courier Entertainment Editor

Sandra Bullock's latest film, Premonition, is decent. She plays the character of Linda Hanson, a content housewife, who initially had a vivid dream of his husband, Jim (Julian McMahon), dying. After seeing Jim in bed next to her when she wakes up, she realizes it was only a dream. However, random events occur throughout the day, similar to the dream, to make her believe it was more than a dream, perhaps a premonition.

LUNCH:
All Beef Hot Dog, Milk, Baby Carrots, Fresh Fruit, Cookies, Fun Chips

ADMINISTRATION:
JUNIORS AND SENIORS! Remember, attendance, missed in-house detention and suspensions will place you on exclusion from activities, so be on your best behavior if you want to participate in activities like prom and picnic!

Juniors: you must pay all outstanding student bills in order to participate in the Junior Prom. Please see Sarah Muse in the Administration Office.

By Bethany Stringer, Courier Staff Writer

Last weekend, 46 different color guards came together to compete at the Union City Colorguard Regional.

This event, sponsored by the James Logan Band and Color Guard, was the product of countless hours of preparation and many volunteers, both parents and students. The event lasted from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with some guards arriving as early as 8:00 AM to begin warming up.

For event scores, click here.

By Roberta Maas, Courier Staff Writer

The blockbuster greek action file 300 incorporates breathtaking cinematography and incredible fight scenes that dominate the entire movie. All that the film is missing is a solid plot. The attempt at a plot seemes to have been put into place only to break up the battle scenes, bridging from one scene to another.




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