The James Logan Courier

By Jennifer Torres, Courier Staff Writer

As the new semester begins, the pungent odor of formalin begins to drift from the physiology classes as they start to dissect cats. Fresh off their unit on muscles, the students must apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to that of cats.

The dissection of cats is not a newly implemented practice. In fact, Logan physiology classes have been dissecting cats for over 20 years. The tools and procedures may have changed since then, but the students first reactions have remained the same. Emotions typically range from nervousness to excitement on the first day of dissection, but over time the students become more comfortable. However, one aspect may be hard to overcome, the smell.

"I hate the smell, it makes me hungry!" says Shirley Cheung, grade 12.

By Charles Yi, Courier Staff Writer

For seniors, this time of the year is one that requires patience and instills both relief and anxiety. Relief comes from the fact that college applications have been submitted and seniors no longer need to stress over the laborious and repetitive admissions process, while anxiety comes from the fact that they now have to wait for acceptance letters which may very well determine the substance of their future lives.

By Charles Yi, Courier Staff Writer

For seniors, this time of the year is one that requires patience and instills both relief and anxiety. Relief comes from the fact that college applications have been submitted and seniors no longer need to stress over the laborious and repetitive admissions process, while anxiety comes from the fact that they now have to wait for acceptance letters which may very well determine the substance of their future lives.

"Yea, I'm really nervous about acceptance letters. I mean, to me, there's a huge difference between attending UC Merced and UC Berkeley. Not to put down those who choose to go to UC Merced, but your best case scenario after attending UC Merced looks bleak in comparison to UC Berkeley," says Huu Nguyen, grade twelve.

By Debbie Ly, Courier Staff Writer

With over 4,000 students making up the James Logan population, it surely isn’t easy to make yourself stand out. One fellow student, however, has done enough to stand apart from the overwhelmingly large student body and score honorable recognitions. Currently a full time student at Logan, senior Amir Amiri still makes time to hold a second occupation as a professional musician.

Amiri has been a musician since the age of 10. He plays multiple instruments, but is particularly focusing on the string bass since he is part of the top Logan Jazz Ensemble. Additionally, Amiri plays brass and percussion instruments during other seasons of the year. Besides being part of the Jazz Ensemble A, Amiri has made contributions to the James Logan wind symphony, marching band, and string orchestra. He also plans to play in the musical occurring later in the school year.