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Allison Mackie

Burlesque:Movie Review

IN THE February 28 ISSUE

FROM THE Allison Mackie,
andKRL Reviewers & Tales,
andMonday Movies & More,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Allison Mackie

Ever wonder what awaits a singing/dancing starlet in the city of Los Angeles? Aspiring singer Ali (Christina Aguilera) discovers the world of Burlesque in her pursuit of fame and fortune. In search of somewhere she can flaunt her operatic voice, Ali stumbles into a nightclub designated for dancers where she is hired as a waitress.

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Skyline: Movie Review

IN THE December 4 ISSUE

FROM THE Allison Mackie,
andKRL Reviewers & Tales,
andMonday Movies & More,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Allison Mackie

If you’re looking for an interesting, yet far-fetched movie to watch, Skyline might be the one for you. I’ve never been one for science fiction, and this movie did nothing to change my feelings about that. However, if you like Sci-Fi this may be for you.

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Rachel’s Challenge Impacts Reedley High School

IN THE October 9 ISSUE

FROM THE Allison Mackie,
andCrystal Rakes,
andHelping Hands,
andKristalyn Patzkowski,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Allison, Kristalyn & Crystal

Last week I watched an assembly at my school regarding something called “Rachel’s Challenge”, and it’s become something that is truly now a major part of my life. Rachel Scott was the first victim of the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School, which swept the nation in a blanket of sadness and remorse.

Cheerleading Camp

IN THE August 28 ISSUE

FROM THE Allison Mackie,
andEverything Education,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Allison Mackie

A day at cheerleading camp. You probably think it’s easy, right? Grueling practices, tossing a girl up into the air, beginning every day at 6:00am and not ending until after 11:00pm every night…

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The Crazies: Movie Review

IN THE July 17 ISSUE

FROM THE Allison Mackie,
andFantasy & Fangs,
andKRL Reviewers & Tales,
andMonday Movies & More,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Allison Mackie

What would you do if everyone in your hometown suddenly started acting not only completely crazy, but homicidal? If your friends and family members turned into glassy-eyed, uncontrollable monsters, what would you do to survive? What measures would you be willing to take?

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Sounds & Sciences: Band Profile

IN THE June 19 ISSUE

FROM THE Allison Mackie,
andArea Arts & Entertainment,
andMusic Reviews & Profiles,
andTeen Talk SECTIONS

by Allison Mackie

These four began their musical careers young, each taking different paths to get where they are. In high school, Anthony, Justin and Andy formed a modern-rock Christian band. Sounds & Sciences was formed when they joined up with Tyler…

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