The James Logan Courier

By Sadaf Khan and Naweed Zemaryalai
The 14th annual Job Opportunity Expo, sponsored by the Marketing and Management academy, was held at James Logan Wednesday during both lunches at Colt Court.

“It gives students opportunities to apply for jobs, join the military, talk to colleges, participate in community service as well as apply, and think about their future,” said Logan teacher Will Richberg.

By Patrick May
San Jose Mercury News (MCT)


SAN JOSE, Calif. — With reports that Virginia Tech English major Cho Seung-Hui penned plays filled with grotesque bloodletting before his rampage, professors on the front lines of creative writing say that while they'd try and help an obviously troubled student, there are miles of gray area between artistic freedom and the red-flag zone.

Violence in the written word, even as shocking as Cho's characters, who fantasize about killing a teacher just to "watch him bleed," remains just that — words — unless the writer acts out.

By Carmen Shiu, Courier Entertainment Editor
Photos by Carmen Shiu

Over the spring break, last Thursday, two of my favorite artists came into town. The beautifully talented singing 17-year-old Paula DeAnda and the skillfully talented Chinese-American rapper Jin performed at the Glaskat in San Francisco for the MYX Launch Party. MYX is a new music lifestyle channel on DirecTV gearing towards Asian Americans. Other performers also include Apl.De.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas, Bento, Not Your Average Superheroes, Native Guns, Roscoe Umali, and Rae.

By Carmen Shiu, Courier Entertainment Editor

Jon McLaughlin is a new artist from Indiana that plays the piano. After releasing two albums from independent record labels, Laughlin signed a record deal with Island Records. On May 1, he will be releasing is debut album, “Indiana.” Laughlin’s style is under the pop/rock category. A few of his songs are a reminiscent of singers like Ryan Cabrera, Nick Lachey, and Vanessa Carlton without the upbeat songs. Regardless, Laughlin is only 24 years old and is full of talent.

Laughlin’s debut single is entitled “Industry.” This is the first track of the album as well, introducing himself to the world as his first verse in the chorus is “This is me.” He sings about his feelings as a musician, like how singing affects him and what goes through his mind as he performs.

Drop by The Courier's office, Room 509, for a free Jon McLauglin poster, while very limited supplies last.

LUNCH:
Southwestern Baked Chicken with Potato Wedges,
Milk, Baby Carrots, Fresh Fruit, Cookie, and Fun Chips

ACTIVITIES:
Summer School applications are available in your House Office.

Monday is the last day for you to nominate your favorite teacher or counselor for the Annual Teacher of the Year Awards. Forms are in your school e-mail, or in the house offices or www.jameslogancourier.com.

Apple Computer Inc. (MCT)

Top 10 albums on iTunes Music Store for April 17:

1. "Shock Value," Timbaland
2. "The Story," Brandi Carlile
3. "Back to Black," Amy Winehouse
4. "Life In Cartoon Motion," Mika
5. "Cassadaga," Bright Eyes
6. "Daughtry," Daughtry
7. "Minutes To Midnight," Linkin Park
8. "We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank," Modest Mouse
9. "American Doll Posse," Tori Amos
10. "Vena Sera," Chevelle
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For more information, please visit the iTunes Web site at www.apple.com/itunes/.
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Note: The Courier received free tickets to a preview showing of this film from radio station Wild 94.9, in exchange for a promotional consideration.

Reviewed by Susan Muramoto, Courier Staff Writer

Disturbia is a suspenseful thriller detailing the story of Kale, played by Shia LaBeouf, and his observances from his bedroom window. Kale is a misled highschooler, driven to rebellion after his father's death. After punching a teacher, he is put on house arrest for 3 months with an ankle bracelet monitoring his every move. He is unable to leave the premises of his house without the police being alerted and sent to arrest him.

Drained from weeks of eating unhealthy food and playing video games, Kale decides to spend his time more productively. With his binoculars, he is able to follow the lives of all of his close‑range neighbors. A pretty new girl named Jessica (played by Sarah Roemer) moves in next door to him and they befriend one another.