Archive for: September, 2010

Online Edition – September 25, 2010

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Memories of 9/11 inspire unity among Corona athletes

“I will forever remember singing the national anthem and running out with the team with the American flag waving in the air; it was a very special moment to be part of.” Former Corona del Sol quarterback Chase Cartwright, now attending Northern Arizona University, recalled the project he and his Aztec teammates launched, somewhat spontaneously [...]

Kyrene opposes methodology that relies on test scores to grade best, worst classrooms

The Los Angeles Times recently published a database of third- through fifth-grade teacher evaluations based on changes to their students’ test scores from one year to the next. This sparked a national debate among educators and parents eager to place their kids in classrooms with the “most effective” teachers rather than those where test ratings [...]

‘Tricks’ still draws from loyal Kyrene Corridor fan base

Tempe’s House of Tricks is now open again after an extensive two-week renovation this summer that was completed just in time for the Arizona State University students heading back to school in downtown Tempe. Mixed in with groups of students are south Tempe residents searching for a unique, gourmet take on traditional American dishes. “We [...]

Popular haunted house won’t return

After 11 years of hosting the Kyrene Corridor’s frightfully fun Nightmare on Kent Street, Kevin and LeNetta Leger say they’ll no longer stage the event at their west Chandler home. Since starting in 2008, the event generated more than $10,000, partly from the Intel Foundation’s matching grant and volunteer hour grant programs. This year the [...]

Online Edition – September 11, 2010

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