By ANSTIN ANTONY

DANVILLE, May 7- Residents of Danville, Pennsylvania witnessed the rare beauty of a double rainbow in the Eastern skies after a thunderstorm on Thursday May 3.

The double rainbow is rare and one of the most beautiful events in the sky after a storm. It is more common to see a single rainbow.

Danville High School Science Teacher Paul Dennehy said that a double rainbow is formed when the light is refracted twice. The second rainbow had reversed colors to the main rainbow.

Many students from Danville High School saw this beauty of nature including seniors, Rachel Gill, Brandon Bennet, Patrick Maloney and Travis Bordner.

It (the double rainbow) was so beautiful. As soon as I saw it, I ran out and took a picture of it,- Rachel Gill

Bordner said that he was driving his car when he saw the double rainbow. “I thought the double rainbow was the biggest one I have ever seen. I really liked it,” said Bordner.

According to Maloney, he was at work when the evening thunderstorm arrived. He came out from work when the storm was over and saw a rainbow. “I went inside after seeing the first rainbow then came back again after few minutes and saw the double rainbow,” stated Maloney.

Another senior, Bennet, thought that it was a sign of a good luck. He was on the Danville bridge when he saw it. “I bought a lottery ticket, but it was worthless,” said Bennet disappointedly.

Even though a beautiful double rainbow cannot be said as a lucky day, it can make the day colorful and special.

 

 

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By SARA NAESSIG

DANVILLE, May 10- As most people know, duct tape comes in a variety of different colors and designs, but it is less commonly known that it has an even more versatile array of uses.

Like many great technological achievements, duct tape was developed for military purposes. Sealing ammunition cases and providing quick repairs to jeeps, firearms, and air crafts were just some of its uses. Its durability and water resistance traits made it an attractive tool for just about anything. “Duct tape is a very resourceful way to fix broken toys,” claims Haley Spotts.

Duct tape in my house is the solution to all problems. -Rachel Yocum.

The new variety of color and design options has provided a more fashionable and exciting element to duct tape’s practical uses. Many students use duct tape to make wallets, flowers, flip flops, and even top hats. “I love all the different designs for duct tape. It allows me to make boring things fashionable,” states Rebecca Sabers

According to Addie Burkland, “making things out of duct tape takes me from thirty minutes to an hour depending what it is that I’m making.” People who are beginners and only make wallets, can turn out to be experts making very stylish purses. “The hardest thing that I’ve ever made was a bouquet of roses,” describes Rebecca Sabers.

Even though when duct tape was created as a quick fix, it has now turned into a hobby of making just about anything with its multi-colorful qualities.

 

 

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BY CALLAN SHERIDAN

DANVILLE, May 11 – Colored contacts, clothing, spray tans, hair dyes, makeup; just a few of the dozens of ways we try to use colors to change ourselves everyday. In a world so strung up on looks, it is no wonder the lengths people go to to get pink cheeks, a bronze glow, bright eyes. But has our obsession with beauty gone extreme? How much color is too much?

“I think colors can bring out our best natural features” states junior Bridget Keehan. The things companies have come up with to utilize colors to this affect is amazing. Lots of people wear contacts to correct their vision, but nowadays contacts are used as more than just glasses: they are a beauty statement. Natasha Baker is one student who chooses to wear colored contacts, “I just wanted something to change up my look” explains Baker. “People ask me about them at first. Like, ‘is that really your eye color? But after that it doesn’t really matter.” Most students are indifferent to colored contacts, except if they are really strange colors. “I think it would be kind of weird to be talking to someone with like, purple eyes. It’s just not real.” says Brody Mahafey.

One of the most obvious and universal means of changing appearances is makeup. Black mascara to make eyelashes darker and thicker. Pink blush for that ever-desired flush. And let’s not forget to pile on the foundation so no one can see our flaws. “I think makeup becomes too much when people start to focus on the makeup instead of the person” says Keehan, “most makeup companies already make makeup specific to eye color or skin tone so it’s easy to find the colors that work the best for you.” Keehan is right, there are so many options to look “naturally” pretty, however, the definition of “naturally” may differ from person to person. For Baker, “natural” might mean just enhancing her eye color with contacts, while for Keehan looking “natural” is just a touch of makeup.

The same could be said for almost every mean of changing appearances. For example, going tanning or using self-tanner could just be a way for someone to feel more confident about themselves. This is how Amber Rarig feels, “I just hate being so white!” she expresses. So if laying on the color is what makes us feel comfortable, is conforming to what society deems acceptable the right move?

The fact is, we have thousands of colors at our fingertips everyday. How we choose to use them is ultimately up to us. Pink, green, gold, the choices are unlimited to change the way the world views us. Through colors, we have the power to change.

 

By SARA NAESSIG

DANVILLE, Apr. 24- On Apr. 11, Danville High School seniors who met certain academic standards were allowed to leave ninth or during a study hall as part of the senior inventive program. This program was newly introduced this year to reward seniors who have appropriately followed school rules and have had academic success throughout their high school career.

Jennifer Gurski, as a way to enforce seniors to finish this year strong, suggested the senior incentive program. Seniors that are eligible to participate in this opportunity are seniors that maintain senior status with a graduation date of Jun. 8 along with a compliance with attendance policy that includes less 20 days of absence for the 2011-2012 school year, achieved proficiency on the Pennsylvania State Department of Education’s PSSA testing or have successfully completed the PSSA project based assessment, have a conduct record which is free of majority disciplinary action, and any seniors who are not enrolled in any 9^th period class that receives a credit.

I do not leave ninth period even though I am eligible to, because I have track right after school, so there would be no point to leave and rush back.- Vade Majors

Despite this great opportunity, there are some pros and cons to the incentive program. Those students who are in band and chorus are not able to leave ninth period, and some students have such a packed schedule that they do not even have a study hall where they could partake in the “open incentive period.” On the other hand, the students that are able to leave during ninth period or during a study hall spend their time either going to Sheetz, going home, or hanging out with friends at the pizza parlor.

The incentive program will be going on next year too, so if any juniors would like to have the opportunity of leaving school, keep in mind that, ”It takes struggle, a goal, and enthusiasm to make a champion.”- Norman Vincent Peale