The James Logan Courier

By Jonathan S. Landay, Warren P. Strobel and Nancy A. Youssef
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)

WASHINGTON — A nearly completed high-level U.S. intelligence analysis warns that unresolved ethnic and sectarian tensions in Iraq could unleash a new wave of violence, potentially reversing the major security and political gains achieved over the last year.

U.S. officials familiar with the new National Intelligence Estimate said they were unsure when the top-secret report would be completed and whether it would be published before the Nov. 4 presidential election.

By Greg Kot
Chicago Tribune (MCT)

A lot of Oasis naysayers get hung up on originality.

OK, let's all admit that Oasis is the Puff Daddy of rock bands. Like the hip-hop impresario, the quintet from Manchester, England, appropriates sounds, lyrics and ideas from giant hitmakers of the past (most notably the Beatles) and turns them into new anthems for a generation that doesn't know or doesn't care whom Noel and Liam Gallagher are ripping off. They've been sued successfully by artists such as Neil Innes and the New Seekers for stealing melodies, but so what? Every band rips off somebody else to some degree; Oasis just happens to be pilfering from the biggest rock band of all time.

Oasis has bigger problems than a lack of originality on its seventh album, "Dig Out Your Soul" (Reprise), which came out Tuesday.

By Rohan Kumar, Courier Staff Writer

Despite what some teachers apparently believe, the James Logan Career Center isn’t a magical portal where students can log on to their personal email accounts, accounts they are blocked from accessing on most student-accessible school computers.

Last year, students were able to get on their personal Gmail accounts to use them to retrieve written assignments they've sent themselves, but not Yahoo or Hotmail, through the school's student-accessible computers, but now the school blocks Gmail on student computers, as well. So, as an alternative, some teachers are sending their students to the Career Center, assuming that yahoo email will work on those computers. This, however, is false, and the stream of students who come to the Career Center to try is proving burdensome to the center's staff.

By Jenelle Gallardo, Courier Staff Writer
The Courier has received free tickets to this concert from a promotion company which will be used for review purposes.

The Roots, Gym Class Heroes, and Estelle, three big names is hip-hop are having a concert next Saturday at San Jose State's Event Center. To be honest, I'm still psyched for this concert even though my editors handed me this assignment hours ago.

The Roots got their start at the Philadelphia HS for the Creative Arts in the late '80's, having released eight albums to this date. Noted for having a jazzy and instrument-based sound, they are influenced by and have worked with artists like Jay-Z, Roy Ayers, and Cody Chesnutt. My favorite song of theirs being "Birthday Girl" featuring Patrick Stump.

LUNCH
Featured entrée selections include Pasta, Pizza, Chinese Dishes, Burgers, Spicy Chicken Patty & various Deli items. Lunches include a variety of fruits, veggies and milk.

MISCELLANEOUS
Students looking for some extra community service hours, see Mrs. Hart in the Career Center. She is recruiting for Logan teachers in need of after school help.

Juniors & Seniors: If you have not yet signed up to attend a college presentation coming to our campus, stop by the Career Center and get on the list.

All classes, come out to Colt Court to nominate your Homecoming Court on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

By Brandie Moore, Courier Book Editor

Since this CD is a compilation of various artist's work, I'll review each track individually:

Track 1: Carrie Underwood-“All-American Girl”
I really like Carrie Underwood’s music, but, as good as this song may be, her voice sounds like it’s trying way too hard to reach those high notes. Even with the cracking voice, this is a beautiful father-daughter song.

Track 2: Rascal Flatts-“Winner at a Losing Game”
I can honestly say that this is NOT one of their best. This song is a real downer. I’ve heard many of their songs, but this is not the one that should be one the top 20 country songs. Don’t get me wrong; it has a pretty melody, too, but it’s not their greatest.