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“Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” Movie Review
(Heavy, Thought Provoking, Well Acted) – – A very heavy topic dealing with what people will have to go through in the future (hopefully, not the near future), but, it will happen. One day, Earth will collide with another space rock, and life on Earth may, once again, have to start over. Think Dinosaurs. If…
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“Prometheus” Movie Review
(Thrilling, Enthralling, EPIC) – – Wow! After several weeks of so-so movies, “Prometheus” broke the streak providing us with an absolutely thrilling two hours. I always say that when you go to the movies, and ALL your troubles are totally forgotten…THAT is s great movie. “Prometheus” is a GREAT movie. Two scientists, Noomi Rapace and…
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“Madagascar 3” Movie Review

(Fun for Kids, Snooze Worthy for Parents) – – I want to snooze it snooze it….halfway through the movie I heard an unusual buzzing sound on my left. I looked over and saw Lori snoring away! I then looked around and saw several parents with tilted heads apparently, also, in sleep mode. Very funny. But…..the kids (and…
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“Snow White and the Huntsman” Movie Review

(Moody, Magical, Mystical) – – Charlize Theron (as Ravenna) is one sexy, nasty, evil, queen bitch. Gifted with magical powers by her mother, Ravenna dupes her way into the Castle, marries the King, murders him, and becomes Queen. Her evil magical ways make living for everyone else misery….even “nature” dies. She stays young by…
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“Men in Black 3” Movie Review

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“My Freshman Year of College is Over” by Caitlin Dong

A quick note from Caitlin Dong, our first Carol Phan College Scholarship recipient! D-O-N-E. I’m donedonedone. My freshman year of college is over and it definitely feels surreal. I remember thinking at the beginning of the school year that time could not pass by any slower. In retrospect, the year seemed to fly by. However, I don’t…
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Amy Ly, West High

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Seokho Hong, Tracy High

Seokho Hong, Tracy High, 2012 Carol Phan College Scholarship Essay My passion in life is computer programming. It’s not simply what I want to do for a living in my future; it’s something I’ve done for many years. I have worked on dozens of major projects not to mention countless smaller ones. I’m quite proud…
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“The Avengers” Movie Review

– – Tapping an unlimited power source being investigated by scientists at S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters, Thor’s (Chris Hemsworth) evil ambitious brother, Loki (played by Tom Hiddleston) joins forces with a powerful alien world to attack Earth via an access portal. Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) gathers various super heroes to fight Loki and his evil army,…

