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Performer of the Issue: Molly Jackson

By D'Andrea Render

Junior Molly Jackson is a talented performing arts dance major who loves to express her individuality and creativity through dancing. BrookSpeak sat down with her to talk about what fuels her passion to dance and what she plans to...

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Posted on February 28, 2007; 11:49 PM
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PHS students tire of graffiti and vandalism

By Candis McDow

Graffiti is something students can count on seeing at Pebblebrook. It is apparent that many students have no consideration for their school as well as their peers. Graffiti is everywhere and hard to overlook. Graffiti can be found in...

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Posted on February 28, 2007; 11:43 PM
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Trashy students make custodians’ job tougher

By Hayden Carper

As you walk the halls, you see the filth, but wait. Have you ever stopped and thought about how it all gets cleaned from day to day? Every one does it. You’re walking along and you finish your soda;...

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Posted on February 28, 2007; 11:40 PM
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Tattoos and piercings become common sight in PHS hallways

By Kriste Wiggs

Pebblebrook students have grown more and more accustomed to practice of getting tattoos and being pierced. It is common now to see musical artists, actors and models with a variety of tattoos and piercings, which leads many students to...

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Posted on February 28, 2007; 11:21 PM
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Cursing’s second nature for many Pebblebrook students

By Hayden Carper

Everywhere in the school it’s there; there’s no avoiding it. Bad language—it gets you every time. Some people see cursing as a sign of ignorance, but others believe their is a reason why people talk like they do. “I...

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Posted on February 28, 2007; 11:19 PM
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Couple learns to cope with Johnny Depp obsession

By Nehy Högg

Johnny Depp has become a preeminent actor of this generation of young men and women by starring in such roles as Cry Baby Walker, Jack Sparrow, Edward Scissorhands, Willy Wonka, etc. He is a heartthrob to women all over...

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Posted on February 28, 2007; 11:17 PM
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Despite health risks, teens still choosing to ‘light up’

By Ashley Vallese

It is no secret that numerous Pebblebrook students are underage smokers. There are also students at Pebblebrook who have turned 18 and can light up legally despite the health risks involved. Many teenagers who are not of legal age to...

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Posted on February 28, 2007; 11:08 PM
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Life as a computer ‘Nerd’ not so bad

By Frederick Brown

So, you have seen them on the streets, in the hallways, and pretty much everywhere else. They fix computers, and write programs. Nerds rule the technological world and are always fun at parties! That’s not all though, they change...

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Posted on February 28, 2007; 11:06 PM
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Pebblebrook Movie Preview Guide: February 2007

By Paul Nwankwo

Ghost Rider (PG-13) Feb. 16 (Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley, Peter Fonda) In order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love...

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Posted on February 28, 2007; 10:50 PM
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BrookTunes: "Live at the Barbeque" by Nas

By Niko Moore

Nas grew up in the streets of New York hustling to make a living; his name was Nasty Nas. Nas was first heard in a song called “Live at the Barbeque,� which was heard all over New York and...

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Posted on February 28, 2007; 10:44 PM
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BrookTunes: "Tears From A Soldiers Heart" by Keyshia

By Candis McDow

Do you want to hear real life situations, real music, and real singing? Then look no further, because the twenty five year old, California, native has returned. She’s back with her sophomore album, scheduled to be released this spring....

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Posted on February 28, 2007; 10:40 PM
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Pebblebrook unleashes new step team

By Shaun Wong

Pebblebrook High School’s very first step team along with their coach, Marvin Phinizy, is seeking to improve school spirit as they premiere their first season. As the team has started out, Phinizy has laid a foundation for future step teams...

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Posted on December 30, 2006; 8:18 PM
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Unhealthy choices lead to obesity

By Dina Rodriguez

Obesity. America hears it all the time on the news and how it’s becoming one of the country’s biggest problems. But, we’re having our own problems with obesity here in our hallways and classrooms. Both students and teachers are...

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Posted on December 30, 2006; 8:16 PM
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Teens balance marriage and school

By Donna Arriaga

There are many loving couples at Pebblebrook High that think that they will spend the rest of their lives together, but what many people don’t know is that there are couples already living together.   Sandy Gonzalez is a junior at Pebblebrook High...

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Posted on December 30, 2006; 8:13 PM
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What not to buy for Christmas

By Auriella Singletary

We have all received those gifts that just don’t make sense. For the guys, it might be a multi-colored tie that goes with nothing, not even black. Or the girls, the weird looking shoes Aunt Sally gave you that somehow...

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Posted on December 30, 2006; 8:05 PM
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Pebblebrook Movie Preview Guide: December 2006

By Dina Rodriguez

Night At The Museum (PG) Dec. 15 Comedy about a newly hired graveyard shift security guard at a museum and his adventure as the exhibits come to life. Paul: Okay I want to start off by saying what is this...

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Posted on December 30, 2006; 8:00 PM
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BrookTunes: "James Town" by The Killers

By Hayden Carper

Unorthodox, different, stylish: three words that describe the alternative rock band The Killers. Their sophomore album “Sam’s Town� was released on October 3, and it has been one of the top sellers on the album sales charts. The Killers,...

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Posted on December 30, 2006; 7:58 PM
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BrookTunes: "The High Road" by JoJo

By Candis McDow

The fifteen-year-old singing sensation is back. JoJo returns with her sophomore album The High Road, more diverse, mature and aware of her voice. Her self-titled album JoJo was an R&B success. She proved that she could vocally make a...

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Posted on December 30, 2006; 7:56 PM
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Shattering school stereotypes

By Ibiye Amaso

Student exceeds despite common perceptions Five foot eleven, head full of dreads, RocaWear clothing and a pair of Air forces to match. This does not sound like an Advanced Placement student but Isaiah Johnson has broken the stereotype and is...

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Posted on October 31, 2006; 4:35 PM
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Females dominate A.P. classes

By Dejia Freeman

It is apparent that girls are more numerous in Advanced Placement classes than boys at Pebblebrook. The reason for this is not so apparent because numerous studies show boys lead girls in standardized test scores. “A lot of times boys...

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Posted on October 31, 2006; 4:33 PM
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Ignored students slip through cracks

By Ibiye Amaso

With the uniformity of the high school curriculum, students are being allowed to slip through the cracks. Teachers do not have enough time to reach students on an individual basis. Students breeze through at times without learning the essentials to...

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Posted on October 31, 2006; 3:31 PM
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Lack of sleep has negative effects in classroom

By Rashanda Knight

Whether you are catching Zzzzzzs, taking a catnap or just dozing off, teenagers might not be getting enough sleep. On an average night, most teens don’t get to bed until 11 or 12. Normally most teenagers have to get up...

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Posted on October 31, 2006; 2:56 PM
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Junior year induces stress

By Shada'e Walker

High school is said to be the happiest and enjoyable four years of a student’s life but the third year seems to be full of stress and hardships for most juniors. The Georgia High School Graduation Test, Georgia High School...

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Posted on October 31, 2006; 2:45 PM
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BrookSpeak’s athlete of the issue: J.R. Spivey

By Cherice Cumberbatch

Senior Football Captain, JR Spivey was kind enough to sit down for this interview, where he let it all out. BrookSpeak: Who has been your major inspiration to play football? JR Spivey: My uncle, Vice-President of Jacksonville Jaguars and a...

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Posted on October 31, 2006; 1:24 PM
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Macs beat PCs in Platform Wars

By Frederick Brown

I am going to contribute to one of the biggest arguments in computer history. As you know, people who are nerdy like me tend to fight the “Platform Wars,� saying “what types of computers are best, Macs or PCs? First...

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Posted on October 31, 2006; 1:20 PM
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Behind the voice on the intercom

By Donna Arriaga

Principal Montgomery lives busy life outside of school full of family, church and interests Many students just refer to Principal Regina Montgomery as the voice over the intercom and fail to realize there are other aspects to the person behind...

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Posted on October 31, 2006; 1:08 PM
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French teacher loves her job

By Dina Rodriguez

Teachers, the bastions of education are the worker bees that maintain the hive known as “The Brook.� They are seen every day in the classroom and in the halls, but students rarely get the chance to know them. It has...

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Posted on October 31, 2006; 12:07 PM
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