1. The Iditarod and animal cruelty

Dogs on the IditarodThe Iditarod a dog sled race that covers 1,150 miles of Alaskan mountains and frozen rivers was won this year by Lance Mackey. The race, which lasts between 12 and 17 days (depending on each musher) is considered by some as inhumane. Because 54% of the dogs who start the race ...

March 19, 2008 Read Story →

2. Albany students celebrate Spice Girls’ return

The return of the Spice Girls has been a smashing success all over the world. The group of five (Ginger, Baby, Sporty, Scary and Posh), who have not performed together since 2001, recently visited the Bay Area on December 4th when they performed at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. The Spice Girls ...

January 9, 2008 Read Story →

3. Sean Penn’s Into The Wild

Into The Wild PosterInto the Wild, directed by Sean Penn, has brought just under $1 million into the box office since its release on September 21, 2007. Penn’s latest achievement brings to the screen the true story of Christopher McCandless (actor: Emile Hirsch), who sets forth on a journey into the wilderness of Alaska and never ...

December 6, 2007 Read Story →

4. Memorial Field of Dreams

Construction worker surveying the fieldIf you have ever seen Albany’s Junior Varsity softball team practicing, you would know that practices are not held on the diamond at Memorial Park. Having only one softball field and fielding varsity and J.V. teams has been problematic in the past, especially since Little League Baseball kicks the girls off the ...

September 27, 2007 Read Story →