Reading the news can be a bear. There’s just so much of it, and we all know how easily interesting news stories can accidentally be missed. I’m dedicated to keeping the “This Week In Review” series going strong, so you the reader can have an enjoyable news experience and not miss a single important thing.

1.  The Cassie Rider Story

Renowned Trident journalist Jack Mulcaire tackled the “Cassie Rider Facebook” issue this week in an in-depth investigation of the mysterious figure. His outlandish story was all too real, and definitely one of the more intriguing bits of news posted in TridentOnline this week. The article was even good enough to ellicit a comment from David Lin on Facebook directed at Mr. Mulcaire saying, “Your article is possibly the greatest thing… ever. I congratulate you.”

Senior Gavin Fink read the article and remarked, “The mystery of Cassie Ryder is an enigma which our minds are not adequately prepared to comprehend, but it would be cool if she was real because she’s actually kinda cute.”

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2.  The Trident Show Went Live

After weeks of preparation doing everything from buying resources (including a fancy green screen) and playing around in the studio, a small subset of the Trident staff successfully produced Trident’s first broadcast journalism webcast. The effort was led by our fearless leader and Trident editor-in-chief Rupen Dajee. The video is available online, and many more will be coming in the future as the ultimate goal of the program is to replace the daily announcements heard over the loud speaker with a daily video for teachers to play in class.

Senior Sam Parks liked the first show, and added “I like the fresh change of pace, and Rupen looks really cute.”

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3.  Trident Magazine Receives National Recognition

Well we did, but I don’t think anyone wrote an article about it. Good job Trident staff! Last year’s edition of Trident was judged by the National Scholastic Press Association and received the highest rating: “All American.” Staffers from last year and students should all be proud of Cdm’s highly awarded publication.

4.  The Recent JSA Meeting

There was a Junior Statesmen of America meeting Tuesday, highly attended by students like you. Prolific staff member Petersen Walrod took some time to discuss what it means to be in JSA, and what sort of things the chapter does at their meetings. He also took this as an opportunity to criticize Youth & Government.

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5.  The Apple iPad

Undoubtedly you’ve heard of Apple’s landmark product release this week in the form of a super-thin and powerful tablet. But what purpose does the device really serve? In his keynote presentation, billionaire and Silicon Valley tech lord Steve Jobs suggested that for a product to “fill the gap” between the iPhone  and Macbook it would need to do a couple tasks really, really well. The iPad does nothing better than my laptop, and still has limitations when compared to the iPhone (no camera, no calling etc.). So I’m deeming the first generation of this product an iFail, unless magazine support mysteriously appears. On the flipside, Apple did produce their own central processor with a unique architecture designed specifically for iPhone OS, indicating a future of quicker and more responsive products.

We make them. We break them. Some may stick by them. New years resolutions. As 2010 presents itself as an opportunity for a fresh start many CdM students take advantage of this fact, while others passively acknowledge it. Junior Ryanne Berube states,”New years resolutions are always a good way to start the year, especially if you can actually keep them.”

One may wonder, where did the tradition of new years resolutions come from? The custom goes back to 153 BC Rome in Roman mythology. Janus,a mythical king controlled the Roman calendar, which gave him ability to look back on past events as well as forward to the future. Janus became the ancient symbol in Rome for resolutions and so the Romans began the tradition of looking for forgiveness from their enemies and making goals for the new year.

Presently, classic resolutions include healthier living, better grades and improved relationships. Senior Andrew Conger summed up his resolution with the simple statement, “No mistakes.” Junior, Sam Leuhrs emphasized the importance of her junior year saying,”My resolution is to study more and get the grades I want in the new year.” However others choose not to participate in the tradition like senior Coby Ashendorf who said, “I didn’t make one.”

New years resolutions present the opportunity for a new start on old habit, Oprah Winfrey calls the new year “… another chance for us to get it right.” With specific goals for the 2010 year in mind for many, success seems on the horizon.