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														<description>A student publication of Fresno Christian Junior/Senior High School.</description>
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														<title>Yearbook staff reflects on year, goal</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59151</link>
														<description>As the school year comes to a close, campus students look forward to seeing themselves and their friends in the 2012-2013 edition of </description>
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														<title>Profile on co-valedictorian: Ashley Erickson</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59275</link>
														<description>Classes take up enough time out of a student&#039;s schedule, but adding senior </description>
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														<title>College Corner: Wake up call</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59276</link>
														<description>If you are a junior reading this article you are probably in a bit of denial. You may be accustomed to scanning over the title of my column thinking, </description>
														<category>opinions</category>
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														<title>Profile on the co-valedictorian: Maddie Yee</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59259</link>
														<description>High school can prove to be difficult enough to keep grades up, but senior </description>
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														<title>Senior values humility, develops character </title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59268</link>
														<description>Humility. Something I have always struggled with since I was young. I never understood and am still trying to figure out why this subject is so hard f</description>
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														<title>Final chapel brings closure for class of 2013</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59266</link>
														<description>To finish off their year at FC, the seniors on the </description>
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														<title>Profile on the salutatorian: Jessica Healy</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59273</link>
														<description>In every high school there is always those handful of students that go above and beyond not only academics but extracurricular activities as well. </description>
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														<title>First-year teachers reflect on school year</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59251</link>
														<description>As their first year of teaching at FC concludes, teachers Jennifer Oren</description>
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														<title>Mohun reflects on time flying, past year (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59267</link>
														<description>&quot;Life moves pretty fast. You don&#039;t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it,&quot; Matthew Broderick said in John Hughes 1980s classic movie,</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
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														<title>How To: Up-Cycle an old t-shirt</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59269</link>
														<description>With less than a week left in school, it means one of two things. The weather is getting awfully hot and get a new summer wardrobe to help cope with e</description>
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														<title>Little-known instrument makes appearance in video game</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58964</link>
														<description>Ocarinas, while known for their reoccurring role in Nintendo&#039;s video game series The</description>
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														<title>Junior excels in sport, appreciates memorable moments</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59188</link>
														<description>Although academic work may stand in the way of playing sports, for junior </description>
														<category>sports</category>
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														<title>Change challenges senior, stretches comfort zone</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59262</link>
														<description>Change has always scared me. New places, experiences and people push me out of my comfort zone and force me to break out of my shell, something that I</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
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														<title>Early preparation available to freshmen</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59264</link>
														<description>For many freshmen college tends to be viewed as a matter to be dealt with in later years of high school. However, students have the potential to prepa</description>
														<category>features</category>
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														<title>Sophomore morphs into leader for baseball team</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59206</link>
														<description>Although having little to no time for homework, sophomore Aaron DeWolf</description>
														<category>sports</category>
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														<title>Softball sport shorts: Parlier</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59249</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOFTBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
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														<title>EDITORIAL: Taking responsibility, moving forward</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59261</link>
														<description>&quot;I can&#039;t,&quot; &quot;It&#039;s not my fault,&quot; &quot;I can&#039;t do anything about it&quot; and &quot;I don&#039;t care&quot; are common phrases among students who do not think they can make the</description>
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														<title>BRIEF: Class to depart for Senior Trip, Southern California</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59250</link>
														<description>As the last two weeks of school come to a close, seniors look forward to the annual </description>
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														<title>Personal inspiration fuels rare accomplishment</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59241</link>
														<description>When I first heard of Boy Scouts I was in the first grade; I joined as a Tiger Cub with the drea</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
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														<title>BRIEF: Spring sports honored with banquet (UPDATE)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59254</link>
														<description>UPDATE: MAY 14. The spring sport coaches handed out awards during The Spring Sports Awards Dessert Potluck for the golf, baseball, softb</description>
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														<title>Honesty leads to healing, emotional stability</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59225</link>
														<description>Anger, revenge, and bitterness deeply affect the outcome in Shakespear</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
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														<title>Junior dedicates time, displays service qualities</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59238</link>
														<description>There are many clubs on the FC campus, such as the California Scholarship Federation (CS</description>
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														<title>Rubgy serves as social outlet for campus students</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59009</link>
														<description>Often students have high hopes of making it into professional competition for the sports they love to play. These athletes do not start the day they a</description>
														<category>sports</category>
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														<title>Tennis sport shorts: Riverdale</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59240</link>
														<description>(Visit the Sports Section for boys&#039; tennis features.). For a simple overview of scores and upcoming games, check the </description>
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														<title>BRIEF: 9-11 finals schedule</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59245</link>
														<description>The FC administration announced the spring semester finals schedule for 9th through 11th grade, which will initiate next weeks, May 13-15. These exams</description>
														<category>news</category>
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														<title>Kiosk owner broadens cultural view through travel</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59205</link>
														<description>Unique stories can be found in the most unlikely of places. Often times many of these stories go unnoticed because people are not curious enough to as</description>
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														<title>Annual Cinco de Mayo lunch incorporates clubs, students</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59236</link>
														<description>Each year, multiple clubs come together to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a sp</description>
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														<title>BRIEF: Senior finals schedule</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59246</link>
														<description>The FC administration announced the spring semester finals schedule, which will initiate next weeks, May 13-15. The seniors will take these exams duri</description>
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														<title>Softball sport shorts: Fowler</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59226</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOFTBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
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														<title>Journalism impacts editor&#039;s high school experience</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59175</link>
														<description>Journalism has transformed my life in more ways than I would have ever thought possible. It has molded me into a more confident, responsible and hard-</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
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														<title>Music Department hosts Fresno Favorites (choral) Festival, May 3</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59228</link>
														<description>The campus Music Department will be holding a festival for the </description>
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														<title>Students to participate in annual Slick Rock competition (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59172</link>
														<description>This year, the video productions class is once again participating in </description>
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														<title>Year-end convocation unifies school, instills memories (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59231</link>
														<description>As the school year comes to a close, FC held a convocation to reflect on the memories and accomplishment formed throughout the 2012-&#039;13 school year, M</description>
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														<title>Cheer looks to build program, prepare for camp</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59201</link>
														<description>As the year comes to an end, preparation for next years varsity</description>
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														<title>BRIEF: End-of-the-year convocation reunites FC community</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59230</link>
														<description>For the second year in a row, the FC community will gather for the </description>
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														<title>Softball sport shorts: Riverdale</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59194</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOFTBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
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														<title>Guest advocates pro life, defense for beliefs</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59223</link>
														<description>Representative for Life Training Institute (LTI), Megan Almon, spok</description>
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														<title>Softball sport shorts: Caruthers</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59212</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOFTBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
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														<title>Feather wins NSPA Pacemaker, Best of Show (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59221</link>
														<description>After working endless hours on journalism throughout the whole school year, it was announced that The Feather Online received a National Schola</description>
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														<title>Seaside stories, Day 4 (77 PHOTOS, VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59218</link>
														<description>After previously attending three days worth of workshops at the Journalism Education Association (JEA)/</description>
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														<title>Spring sport box scores, 2013</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58985</link>
														<description>SPRING SPORT BOX SCORES, 2013--
(Latest sports scores will be at the top of the page. SCROLL DOWN to check out past results for visit the </description>
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														<title>Yaron migrates from Israel, adjusts to life in America</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59199</link>
														<description>While spending some time in Westfield San Francisco Centre, a group of Feather st</description>
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														<title>Twitter observed through hashtag (VIDEO, PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59209</link>
														<description>Each Twitter user is only one tweet away from any other user in the world, an almost instantaneous form of communication that is rapidly growing among</description>
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														<title>BRIEF: Crowds gather for grand opening of Microsoft store (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59211</link>
														<description>In celebration of the new </description>
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														<title>Seaside stories, Day 3 (VIDEO, 11 PHOTOS)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59216</link>
														<description>The Feather staffers woke up bright and early on the third day of their trip to San F</description>
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														<title>Brothers compete, bond through spring-time sport</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59128</link>
														<description>Sometimes, it can be hard for brothers to get along at home, let alone at school or on the </description>
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														<title>BRIEF: Drama to present comical production</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59192</link>
														<description>It is that time of year again when the drama class puts on a performance to showcase their talents and hard work. This year&#039;s play is called </description>
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														<title>Seaside stories, Day 2 (48 PHOTOS, VIDEO) </title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59200</link>
														<description>To begin the second day in San Francisco, eight of the </description>
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														<title>Melendez attends select USD preview, confirms college choice</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59204</link>
														<description>Typically, freshman entering the University of San Diego (USD) have earned an accumulative 3.9 </description>
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														<title>Spanish classes tour Univision, cook cultural dishes (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59181</link>
														<description>To give students a glimpse into Spanish entertainment and a chance to participate in bilingual television, campus Spanish teacher </description>
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														<title>College Corner: Rejection letters</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59182</link>
														<description>Your heart races as you scan through the maze of words searching for the answer to your college fate. Then you see them, those awful words, &quot;We regret</description>
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														<title>Seaside stories, Day 1 (36 PHOTOS, VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59196</link>
														<description>Starting the day with a 6:50 a.m. train ride out of the </description>
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														<title>FCC proposes ban on media censorship</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59169</link>
														<description>According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as of the beginning of April, the FCC anno</description>
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														<title>Campus club attends conference, brings home awards</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59186</link>
														<description>With clubs spread out in all different areas of California, the California Scholarship F</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Softball sport shorts: Caruthers</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59168</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOFTBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls&#039; softball f</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Choir, ensemble performs &#039;Star Spangled Banner&#039;</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59183</link>
														<description>The campus Adoration ensemble and </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Classes compete in annual games, sophomores clinch win</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59185</link>
														<description>For a time of some friendly competition among the classes, FC participated in their annual </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Tower Classic Car Show provides flashback to past</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59158</link>
														<description>The next car show in the area is the 30th</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Senior continues passion, pursues outlet through drama</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59164</link>
														<description>The campus drama department will present Meet Me in St. Louis, which seni</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>New courses deepen students&#039; knowledge for future careers</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59109</link>
														<description>With FC initiating new school courses, students have been given a list of classes to choose from for the following year. Many of the courses being off</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Junior runner expands athleticism through track</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59117</link>
														<description>Even though junior year can be stressful for some due to challenging classes and preparing for college, it did not stop </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Annual competition creates class pride</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59177</link>
														<description>After major events such as Night of the Stars  (NOTS) and </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>FC to host Fresno Favorites Festival, May 3</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59140</link>
														<description>FC will host the Fresno Favorites Festival in the Peoples Church auditorium, May 3. T</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Spanish classes to visit Univision </title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59155</link>
														<description>As an annual event, Spanish teacher Beatriz Foth will take her Spani</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Column: Parent recounts Boston tragedy</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59171</link>
														<description>FC parent, Steve Monke, was one of thousands of runners who participated in the Boston Marathon, April 15. As father of senior </description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Students enjoy country-themed Sadies, line dancing</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59159</link>
														<description>Girls wrangled up dates this year to attend the annual Sadie Hawkin&#039;s </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Softball sport shorts: Fowler</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59156</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOFTBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls&#039; softball f</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Column: Finding unity through tragedy</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59165</link>
														<description>Alumna Mary Heirholzer, &#039;12, attends Gordon College and offers insight into the recent tragedies surrounding her college and city, including the re</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>EDITORIAL: Moral convictions lead to self-confidence, support</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59101</link>
														<description>As defined by Webster&#039;s Online Dictionary, moral means of or relating</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Track sport shorts: WSL Meet No. 2</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59149</link>
														<description>TRACK AND FIELD SPORTS SHORTS 2013--

(Latest track and field shorts will be at the top of the section. Scroll down to check out past results</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Feather highlights: &#039;Maddie&#039;s Musings&#039; (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59161</link>
														<description>Campus senior Maddie Yee writes a monthly blog called &#039;Maddie</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Instrumental groups to host concert on campus</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59130</link>
														<description>The FC music department instrumental groups annually perform at the ca</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>SAT-10 tests students&#039; knowledge, displays school&#039;s progress</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59144</link>
														<description>FC students will once again take the </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>&#039;Spring Bulk Blitz&#039; provides cheaper spirit wear, new designs</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59154</link>
														<description>FC&#039;s spirit wear website is back online for the Spring season, April 12-23. This is </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Math Field Day stretches student skills</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59122</link>
														<description>This spring, several students from honors math classes will go to California State University, Fresno to compe</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Career Day gives students glimpse into possible futures (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59145</link>
														<description>Now that students are considering career options, many no longer want to be the astronauts, ballerinas or The President. To help further the students&#039;</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Spring sports to be recognized at fast food rally</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59148</link>
														<description>Student leadership will put on a rally for the spring sports teams in the FC gym, April </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Senior experiences Mennonite culture, cuisine</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59137</link>
														<description>Gathering together as one on Fresno Pacific University&#039;s  quad, the </description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Leadership presents &#039;Saddle Up For Sadies&#039; </title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59138</link>
														<description>Are y&#039;all ready for Sadies? It&#039;s that time of year again and Sadies is just around the corner. The slogan for this year&#039;s Sadies is </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Students to attend Career Day, half day schedule</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59102</link>
														<description>When students begin to consider their future outside of high school, t</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Tebow-inspired Gala stresses hard work, humility (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59124</link>
														<description>As the little league baseball coach explained that the team should play for fun and not just to win, little Timmy Tebow responded, &quot;But winning is</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>How To: Mushroom-beef pasta with red sauce </title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59120</link>
														<description>Although not many people are familiar with mushroom dishes, they can simply be put into pasta in order to add some extra flavor. When ground beef and </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>75th annual Big Hat Days returns to Old Town Clovis </title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59126</link>
														<description>The sweet aroma of kettle corn fills the atmosphere as crowds of locals stroll down the street searching for their next fair-themed food to devour.  </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Math department aims to create learning, understanding</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58979</link>
														<description>The math department, headed by math teacher Michael Fenton, is one of </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Diary of a choir boy</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59111</link>
														<description>In order to get an inside look into the FC Heritage Festival choir trip to San Diego, March 14-16, senior McKay Mohun wrote a synopsis of the day-b</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Inspire Gala to feature Tebow, April 5</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59112</link>
														<description>Students and faculty from both Fresno Christian and </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Feather highlights: Frugal Teens blog (VLOG)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59115</link>
														<description>Senior Meredith Monke and junior Hannah Avila write a bi-weekly blog called Frugal Teens. Their blog focuses on various projects that teens may do,</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>PC hosts community outreach over Spring Break</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59098</link>
														<description>For the fifth year in a row, Peoples Church (PC) Student Ministries hosted a loc</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Junior strives to draw team closer</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59028</link>
														<description>Though it can often be hard to fit in or make new friends when moving to new country, for Korean e</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Freshmen transition to English class, grow in writing skills</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58962</link>
														<description>As freshmen adjust to their new environment in the &#039;12-&#039;13 school ye</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Editor-in-Chief reflects on Crown, months of publishing</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59106</link>
														<description>I&#039;m sweating, my stomach is one giant knot, I can barely breathe; waiting. Waiting for the sentence that will determine whether every hour of work has</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Freshman plays two sports, succeeds despite injury</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59100</link>
														<description>Freshmen year can be a stressful and confusing year, but Brittany Bender</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Softball sport shorts: Kings Christian</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59094</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOFTBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls&#039; softball f</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Apollo Prep SAT course caters to students needs</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59103</link>
														<description>A special Standardized Aptitude Test (SAT) prep course is being offered at FC for sopho</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Swearengin covers issues faced by Downtown Fresno</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59084</link>
														<description>Mayor of Fresno Ashley Swearengin appeared as the ke</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Feather receives Gold Crown, surpasses expectations </title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59096</link>
														<description>After months of anticipation amongst The Feather staffers, they were ecstatic to hear they were Gold Crown winners at the 89th annual </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Soak up the sun: Join the Discussion</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59097</link>
														<description>As students finish off the end of third quarter, many are ready to rest. This week off for Spring Break is the last break before summer vacation.

F</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Annual auction exceeds funding record</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59080</link>
														<description>Community, generosity and fellowship are just a few words that describe the </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>International team presents message through abilities</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59083</link>
														<description>As a way to show their appreciation towards FC for volunteering for the buddy program, The B</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Broadcasts in the Big Apple, Day 5 (24 PHOTOS)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59093</link>
														<description>After waiting months upon months for the 89th annual Columbia Scholastic Press Association</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Senior invited to leadership conference, improves skills</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59061</link>
														<description>A few weeks ago I was invited to the National Youth Leadership Forum on Security in </description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Heritage trip bonds music groups through group events (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59071</link>
														<description>Half of high school student body disappeared on March 14. This year, Music Director </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Campus March Madness generates student topics</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59086</link>
														<description>As sports fans around the nation fill out their brackets for March Madness Collegiate bask</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Special chapel to feature alumna in drama</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59088</link>
														<description>On Friday, the school will hold a special chapel, where Alumna Kenna Whe</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Broadcast in the Big Apple, Day 4 (49 PHOTOS, VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59089</link>
														<description>On the fourth day of the campus students&#039; trip to New York City (NYC), they spent most of the day attending the </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Yee selected as Seymour contender</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59040</link>
														<description>Every year the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) selects 50 qualified students</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>College Corner: Choosing the right college</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59068</link>
														<description>April 1 is just around the corner, the deadline for many institutions to inform students of their acceptance or denial. This is the time of year senio</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Blossoms peak on first day of Spring</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59079</link>
														<description>This is a three-part feature following the growth of the blossoms on the Fresno County Blossom Trail. Each part will display photography by either </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Broadcasts in the Big Apple, Day 3 (40 PHOTOS, VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59081</link>
														<description>After two long days of touring in </description>
														<category>news</category>
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														<title>BRIEF: BTB team to perform during Chapel, March 21</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59029</link>
														<description>In order to acknowledge and express their appreciation to students for their involvement in the </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>COLUMN: Senior resolutions</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59062</link>
														<description>Many seniors look forward to spring break because it offers them a tim</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Annual Econ Fair promotes originality, business (PODCAST, VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59070</link>
														<description>Every year the economics classes at FC host a fair on campus that feat</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Broadcasts in the Big Apple, Day 2 (55 PHOTOS, VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59076</link>
														<description>To start off the second day of touring </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Choral groups to perform Heritage repertoire</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59069</link>
														<description>The music department has the pleasure of acknowledging the musically involved students by putting on a concert for all elementary, junior high and hig</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Softball sport shorts: Sierra</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59066</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOFTBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls&#039; softball f</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Baseball sport shorts: Coalinga</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59067</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASEBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2013
For a preview to the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>EDITORIAL: Make each moment count</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59072</link>
														<description>In light of recent events, students on campus may have begun to think about how each minute of life can affect them and those around them. This topics</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Broadcasts in the Big Apple, Day 1 (41 PHOTOS, VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59074</link>
														<description>After having a delayed flight from San Francisco to </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Softball sport shorts: Fresno High</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59045</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOFTBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls&#039; softball f</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Part 3: Bullying effects hinder students</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59055</link>
														<description>This is a three-part feature that explores the impact and effects of bullying, both in person and online. Some names in the articles have been with</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Melendez offers advice to overcome obstacles (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58992</link>
														<description>After having an amazing winter break in Mexico with my best friend, I came to school unmo</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>LETTER: Perseverance and forgiveness</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59060</link>
														<description>Dear Editor:

I really enjoyed reading Jason Kim&#039;s wonderful arti</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Feather highlights: &#039;Life Chats with Deb&#039; blog</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59063</link>
														<description>Campus parent Deb Fries writes a weekly blog called &quot;Life Chats with Deb,&quot; which is published every Thursday. Topics she writes on range from paren</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Tennis begins practice, trains for the season</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59050</link>
														<description>With the beginning of spring, practice has begun for the boys tennis team. Since head coach </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Owners expand ministry through coffee shop</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59058</link>
														<description>Students had a unique opportunity during the Tuesday chapel at FC. F</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Cheer, students to help promote &#039;Gala&#039;</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59048</link>
														<description>Preparing for the April 5 &quot;INSPIRE Gala&quot; conference with main speaker, New York Jets&#039; quarterback</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Music department to participate in Heritage Festival</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59000</link>
														<description>Led by Music Director Michael Ogdon, the </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Students to showcase products at Econ Fair </title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59052</link>
														<description>Economics students will showcase their own created products during lunch for the annual </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Baseball sport shorts: Tranquillity</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59049</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASEBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2013
For a preview to the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BREAKING: NSPA names Feather a 2013 Online Pacemaker Finalist</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59051</link>
														<description>After months of competition for the Online Pacemaker, the National Scholastic Press Associ</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Softball sport shorts: Orosi</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59031</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOFTBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls&#039; softball f</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Billionaire announces recreation of Titanic ship</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58995</link>
														<description>&quot;The Titanic was a ship of dreams; Titanic II is the ship where dreams will come true,&quot; Australian businessman </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Track sports short: Clovis East Carnival</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59041</link>
														<description>TRACK AND FIELD SPORTS SHORTS 2013--

(Latest track and field shorts will be at the top of the section. Scroll down to check out past results</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Roadshow to feature various Christian artists</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58982</link>
														<description>For the fifth year in a row, Celebration Concerts and </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Campus community to gather for spring fundraiser</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59035</link>
														<description>The 30th annual FCS Auction will draw in more than 300 atten</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>American Press Institute encourages newspaper education</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59036</link>
														<description>There are many different aspects to being a writer. Integrable journalists must always remain impartial to the stories they are writing, making sure t</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Track sport shorts: Redcat Relays Invitational</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59001</link>
														<description>TRACK AND FIELD SPORTS SHORTS 2013--

(Latest track and field shorts will be at the top of the section. Scroll down to </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Junior athlete improves skills with work ethic</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59023</link>
														<description>Although junior year may be difficult due to college preparation and difficult classes, third-year varsity player </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Junior experiences differences in Hmong ceremonies, customs</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58909</link>
														<description></description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: In the Mood to feature 1940s music</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59003</link>
														<description>Fresno&#039;s historic Tower Theatre takes a journey back in time to the</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Campus seniors attend Her World conference (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59011</link>
														<description>After a </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Shantytown performance highlights Chinese New Year (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59002</link>
														<description>Fresno Christian High School received an invitation to participate in the </description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Community backs hospital through Kid&#039;s Day tradition (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59018</link>
														<description>UPDATE, April 3: The total amount raised to support Children&#039;s Hospital, Central California by the 2013 Kid&#039;s Day effort was $490,000. This yea</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Baseball sport shorts: Tranquility</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59020</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASEBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2013
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														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Campus parent passes away in collision</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59022</link>
														<description>UPDATE: MARCH 8

The memorial service for Mr. Healy will be held at 2 p.m. at The Bridg</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Editor expresses thoughts on newspaper, staff</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58991</link>
														<description>To be honest, after losing 17 seniors from the journalism staff last</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Softball sport shorts: Mendota</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59004</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOFTBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls&#039; softball f</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Kid&#039;s Day encourages community to participate</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59005</link>
														<description>The annual celebration of the 26th Kids </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys baseball sport shorts: Kings Christian</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=59006</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASEBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2013
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														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls Scouts teaches life lessons, skills for future</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58980</link>
														<description>Have you ever purchased or tasted the infamous Girl Scout Cookies? For seventh grader Giana Castro</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Softball sport shorts: Immanuel</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58993</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOFTBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls&#039; softball f</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Baseball sport shorts: Tranquillity</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58996</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASEBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2013
For a preview to the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Marching band to participate in celebration</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58997</link>
														<description>FC&#039;s marching band and color guard will participate in the 13th Annual</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>IT Director maintains, improves campus technology</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58998</link>
														<description>Consider the amount of work that goes into the technology angle of a school. From managing the school&#039;s website to running the wireless connection, th</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Golf sport shorts: Kerman</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58999</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; GOLF SPORT SHORTS, 2013--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for boys&#039; golf features. For </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys baseball sport shorts: Roosevelt (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58987</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASEBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2013
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														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>New club encourages hands-on learning (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58988</link>
														<description>After deciding to form a new club on campus, FC students created the Science Club. The</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>CSPA commends Feather for diversified coverage in critique</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58990</link>
														<description>After receiving the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Disneyland brings relief to junior (VIDEO, PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58994</link>
														<description>Ariel, </description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Senior utilizes softball as ministry opportunity</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58970</link>
														<description>As a devoted athlete since elementary school, senior Amy Savage was </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>LETTER: Social media creates bullying</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58983</link>
														<description>Dear Editor,

Many minors nowadays use media as a source for connecting and getting the latest news of different everyday events. Yet many strangers</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Joni and Friends visits chapel (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58984</link>
														<description>As a special guest group, representatives from the Joni and Friends Foundation visited ch</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BREAKING: CSPA awards Feather All-Columbian Honors</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58989</link>
														<description>UPDATE: 9 a.m., Feb. 28 For more information, read the Feb. 28 article, </description>
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														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Parent Teacher Fellowship hosts fundraiser, Feb. 28</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58978</link>
														<description>The next fundraising dinner for FC will be held at the local California Pizza Kitchen on Blackstone </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Olive Garden holds essay contest</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58981</link>
														<description>Olive Garden recently announced  the beginning of its 17th annual national essay writing con</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Golf season commences with Madera match</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58941</link>
														<description>As spring season comes nearer, the Eagles varsity golf team prepares f</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Athletes to be honored at Winter Sports Banquet</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58973</link>
														<description>Each sport season, the </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Feather gives press conference (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58974</link>
														<description>For the end of Scholastic Journalism Week, Student Leadershi</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Littleton shares comedy history at Fresno County Library (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58855</link>
														<description>There are many African Americans who have contributed </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Part 2: Online bullying increases in schools (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58955</link>
														<description>This is a three-part feature that explores the impact and effects of bullying, both in person and online. Some names in the articles have been with</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Kawashima recalls internment camp experience (VIDEO, PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58960</link>
														<description>Juniors Jason Kim, Eric Cowin and Jimmy Chang chose to interview Japanese internment survivor Hope Kawashima as part of their oral presentation aft</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Rivera dedicates time, maintains FC grounds</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58887</link>
														<description>Many of the athletic duties at FC are performed by the grounds keeper and equipment manager, </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls&#039; soccer sport shorts: Sierra Pacific</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58952</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls&#039; soccer features). For a si</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Feather celebrates First Amendment</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58965</link>
														<description>As part of Scholastic Journalism Week, The Feather st</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Blossoms rise with the seasonal weather, sunshine</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58949</link>
														<description>This will be a three-part feature following the growth of the blossoms on the Fresno County Blossom Trail. Each part will display photography by ei</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Tebow to help fundraise for campus, BTB (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58950</link>
														<description>Break the Barriers (BTB) and FC are teaming up to host a fundraiser for the </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: FC Spirit wear website back online</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58961</link>
														<description>After being closed for Christmas, the FCS Spirit Wear website is back online as of Friday, Feb. 15. Th</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Winter sport box scores, 2012-13</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58720</link>
														<description>WINTER SPORTS BOX SCORES, 2012-13--
(Latest sports scores will be at the top of the page. SCROLL DOWN to check out past </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Inspire Gala video promotes fundraising event</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58939</link>
														<description>To help raise money for the mentorship program between FC students and the kids at Break the</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>College Corner: How to avoid senioritis</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58946</link>
														<description>Senioritis has become a popular term used to explain </description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Details add to classic atmosphere of NOTS (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58947</link>
														<description>The annual event that students have been anticipating for weeks finally came, bringing both stress and excitement. FC&#039;s 21st annual </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Juniors produce &#039;The Karate Kid&#039; parody for NOTS</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58915</link>
														<description>With the upcoming formal, Night of the Stars (NOTS), the junior class works to put together their movie. Each year the class has created a movie, so w</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Addressing college anxieties (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58940</link>
														<description>As college applications wrap up, it&#039;s time to wait for acceptance letters to come in. And I will hopefully still will have a choice to make as I decid</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>EDITORIAL: Various outlets provide sense of belonging</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58943</link>
														<description>As a certain holiday has come to past, many are left with the feeling of wanting to belong. The idea of belonging is the idea that a person is not lon</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>COLUMN: Shedding light on a personal honor</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58944</link>
														<description>Being African American can sometimes be a struggle, but in my opinion,</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls&#039; soccer sport shorts: Mendota</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58945</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls&#039; soccer features). F</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Comedian to honor history at library, Feb. 16</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58854</link>
														<description>In honor of African American History Month, the </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Student Leadership hosts PCA</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58919</link>
														<description>As campus students have long awaited Night of the Stars (NOTS), it&#039;s the students&#039; parents that will make the final decision on class movie awards. Pa</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Say no to &#039;senioritis&#039;</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58926</link>
														<description>As seniors start to receive acceptance letters from colleges, the fe</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Heart themed art captures holiday representation</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58928</link>
														<description>The Fresno Arts Council sponsors ArtHop, an event which educates the community about the local arts. In this column, senior Stephan Melendez chroni</description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Celebration choir looks towards festivals with larger group (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58917</link>
														<description>The FC Celebration Choir has undergone several major changes this year. Due to a major i</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Menes performs at Paul Shagoian Theater </title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58927</link>
														<description>Junior Amanda Menes performed in a showcase of </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Junior&#039;s motivation propels outgoing attitude, dedication</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58934</link>
														<description>Without dedication and hard work junior Rayna Endicott would not hav</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Anchor offers tips for podcasting</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58921</link>
														<description>Callista Fries is The Feather&#039;s multimedia anchor. She hosts her weekly announcement video, </description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Random acts of kindness encouraged</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58929</link>
														<description>The Random Acts of Kindness week (RAK) offers ideas about what people can do each d</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys basketball sport shorts: Riverdale</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58930</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13
For a preview to the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls&#039; soccer sport shorts: Riverdale</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58931</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls&#039; soccer features). F</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Students voice outlook on holiday: Join the discussion</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58932</link>
														<description>&quot;I&#039;d rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck,&quot; Emma Goldman said. T</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Learning to use Twitter (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58912</link>
														<description>As social media has become increasingly popular, especially among the </description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Goin Pro Ep. 14 (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58925</link>
														<description>Every day something new happens in the world of sports. A game is played, a practice is run, a transaction is completed, etc. Whether pro, college, or</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Menes portrays dedication through dance career</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58892</link>
														<description>For the past 12 years, junior Amanda Menes has dedicated countless hou</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>NOTS ticket deadline approaches (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58922</link>
														<description>In order to encourage people to buy their Night of the Stars (NOTS) tickets before the Feb. 13 deadline, The Feather Online and Student Leaders</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Fifth Quarter creates sanguine atmosphere, relaxation (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58924</link>
														<description>After the Eagles&#039; basketball team played against </description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys basketball sport shorts: Parlier (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58908</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13
For a preview to the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys&#039; soccer sport shorts: Minarets</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58916</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for boys&#039;</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>CJSF works to complete candy grams for holiday</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58918</link>
														<description>As an anual tradition, the California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF) provides the</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls&#039; soccer sport shorts: Minarets</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58920</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls&#039; soccer features). F</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Partnership benefits campus, special education students</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58805</link>
														<description>Once a week, campus students from the seventh period Bible and choir classes go to Break the</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls&#039; soccer sport shorts: Riverdale</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58876</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girls&#039; soccer features). F</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys&#039; basketball sport shorts: Minarets</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58910</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13
For a preview to the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Feather highlights: So Healthy food blog</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58913</link>
														<description>Junior Sarah Lim writes a weekly blog, So Healthy about staying in shape through nutrition and exercise. Lim writes her tips through recipes and ex</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Senior athletes honored at final home games</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58904</link>
														<description>In honor of the senior athletes, the athletic department and the leadership class will be hosting Senior Night for the boys&#039; and </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys&#039; soccer sport shorts: Fowler</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58900</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for boys&#039;</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Freshmen transition to high school, experience changes</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58895</link>
														<description>The freshmen class found themselves forced to make changes in their academic, social and spiritual lives at the beginning of the &#039;12-&#039;13 school year. </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>FC Underground, 2012-13, No. 27 (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58901</link>
														<description>This week&#039;s FC Underground has been featured to highlight sophomore C</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Athletic department forced to cancel girls&#039; basketball</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58852</link>
														<description>Because of the lack of players for the 2012-&#039;13 season, the FC athletic staff decided to </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls&#039; soccer sport shorts: Caruthers</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58898</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girl</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Part 1: Aggressive behavior discouraged</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58878</link>
														<description>This is a three-part feature that explores the impact and effects of bullying, both in person and online. Some names in the articles have been with</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: First winter Fifth Quarter to be held at Me-N-Ed&#039;s </title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58888</link>
														<description>In order to celebrate the FC Basketball home game against the</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Goin Pro Ep. 13 (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58894</link>
														<description>Every day something new happens in the world of sports. A game is played, a practice is run, a transaction is completed, etc. Whether pro, college, or</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Individuals impacted by experiences: Join the discussion</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58822</link>
														<description>Update FEB. 5

Kevin Thao &#039;13: Last year was a good year because it was great to hang out with the older kids and we got to hang out as a cla</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys basketball sport shorts: Fowler</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58882</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13
For a preview to the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Steele shows dedication through event planning, gift</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58831</link>
														<description>After graduating from FC, many alumni feel the need to give back to the school in some way as a way of thanking the school. </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Farmer Boys caters for campus, supports clubs</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58836</link>
														<description>While many clubs and athletic teams sell their own lunches through the school lunch program, Farmer B</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls&#039; soccer sport shorts: Fowler</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58881</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girl</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Placement test confirms course position</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58872</link>
														<description>Fresno City College (FCC) will administer the </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>High school reinitiates Spirit Wear Fridays</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58841</link>
														<description>Starting Jan. 25, the school reinitiated </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Students anticipate NOTS, movies create good times (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58853</link>
														<description>Spotlights on the ceiling, carpets rolled out, everyone dressed up in their fanciest atire. These are some of the many ways schools across the nation </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys soccer sport shorts: Riverdale</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58880</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for boys&#039;</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Media responds to Obama&#039;s second Inauguration</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58867</link>
														<description>President Barack Obama was inaugurated for the second time, starting his second term, Jan. 2</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Willow Honors Program presentation scheduled, Jan. 29</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58874</link>
														<description>The Willow International Community College Center is hosting an Honors Program </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Goin Pro Ep. 12 (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58883</link>
														<description>Every day something new happens in the world of sports. A game is played, a practice is run, a transaction is completed, etc. Whether pro, college, or</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Superintendent to give State of the School address </title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58838</link>
														<description>Superintendent Debbie Siebert will give the </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Junior high girls&#039; soccer plays in championship</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58800</link>
														<description>On December 19, the junior high girls&#039; soccer team played against </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Winter retreat provides spiritual growth, new friendships</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58845</link>
														<description>At around 5 p.m. on January 11, 2013, myself as well as other campus students boarded a bus Humeward bound. </description>
														<category>opinions</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys&#039; soccer sport shorts: Caruthers</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58856</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for boys&#039;</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls&#039; soccer sport shorts: Minarets</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58851</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girl</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Jazz band promotes school spirt, energizes athletes (PODCAST) (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58864</link>
														<description>The campus jazz band&#039;s involvement in various school events not only</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Senior shows determination through passion</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58848</link>
														<description>As a dedicated soccer player for the past 15 years, senior Bria</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Feather deals with hacker, delays in publishing</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58858</link>
														<description>UPDATE (2:09 p.m.) At 8:30 a.m., IT Director David Martens was able to put The Feather on the nightly backup system to return the websit</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Track coach plans to set world record on longboard</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58810</link>
														<description>It is not every day that you find a coach who has a passion for riding a longboard, let alone the drive to turn his passion into a world record. In th</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>The Feather connects through social media outlets</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58837</link>
														<description>In the last ten years, the world has seen the rise of a very predominant new technology, social networking. Popular websites such as </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls&#039; soccer sport shorts: Caruthers</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58850</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girl</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys&#039; soccer sport shorts: Minarets</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58865</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for boys&#039;</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Community honors King with events</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58835</link>
														<description>Throughout history many men and women have stepped up to play the role of invaluable leaders. One of these such leaders was </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Climbing into a redwood coral reef (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58847</link>
														<description>The West Coast is the only place on earth where redwood and Sequoia t</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Senior overcomes physical disability, fights through pain</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58651</link>
														<description>Since she was four years old, senior Maddie Yee has played </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys basketball sport shorts: Minarets</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58843</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13
For a preview to the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>A red carpet affair: Join the discussion (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58842</link>
														<description>UPDATE: those planning on attending Nigh of the Stars (NOTS), can earn an early bird ticket discount. Those who purchase NOTS tickets on Tue</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: The Feather adds Instagram to multi-media coverage</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58840</link>
														<description>The Feather Online is active in many different social media sites, such as </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys basketball sport shorts: Caruthers</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58832</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13
For a preview to the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Aptitude test to be administered, Jan. 23</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58817</link>
														<description>After high school, students must decide which career filed they wish to enter. The Armed Services</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Goin Pro Ep. 11 (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58833</link>
														<description>Every day something new happens in the world of sports. A game is played, a practice is run, a transaction is completed, etc. Whether pro, college, or</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys&#039; soccer sport shorts: Fowler</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58828</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for boys&#039;</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>&#039;SAT boot camp&#039; gives way to training, preparation</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58797</link>
														<description>The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) requires some training in order to do well for many. Therefore, many students who seek higher SAT scores, go to so </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls&#039; soccer sport shorts: Parlier</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58814</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for girl</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls&#039; soccer sport shorts: Fowler</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58827</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
For a simple overview of scores and upcoming games, check the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys&#039; soccer sport shorts: Parlier</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58820</link>
														<description>For the first West Sequoia League game, the Eagles played on the north field against the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>New locked doors policy enforced, enhance student protection</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58804</link>
														<description>After the tragic school shooting at </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Spanish Club incorporates new opportunities, guest speakers</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58813</link>
														<description>After finishing first semester, the Spanish Club prepares to commenc</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys basketball sport shorts: Sierra</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58818</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13
For a preview to the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: CSF applications available in office</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58819</link>
														<description>The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is a club that invites stu</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Chinese II expands learning experience through multimedia</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58487</link>
														<description>In order to understand a diverse culture and a second language, the Chinese II class plans to improve their breadth of knowledge by filming a movie. T</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys basketball sport shorts: Firebaugh</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58811</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13

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														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Vaipan family escapes Communism, finds freedom in America</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58715</link>
														<description>Nadia and Peter Vaipan mother and father of FC student, Amy Vaipan, &#039;16, went to great lengths to escape the </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Alumna artist featured at local ArtHop</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58801</link>
														<description>Hannah Joseph, FC alumna, &#039;11, is considered a natural born artist. </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Winter sports generate anticipation, convey excitement</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58606</link>
														<description>Both the girls and boys soccer and boys basketball teams played preseason and tournament games during the Christmas break. Their busy family and perso</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys basketball sport shorts: Kings Christian</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58798</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13

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														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys basketball sport shorts: Tranquillity</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58793</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13

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														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys basketball sport shorts: Dinuba Tournament</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58791</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13

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														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Staff recollects first semester achievements</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58787</link>
														<description>Before returning for the second half of the 2012-&#039;13 school year, The Feather staff would like to conclude the first semester by remembering th</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Choir solo sparks excitement in senior </title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58622</link>
														<description>Imagine being up on stage, ready to preform in front of the crowd. All eyes are on the performers now, anticipating the entire </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls&#039; soccer sports shorts: Garces Holiday Soccer Festival, 2012</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58784</link>
														<description>Editor&#039;s note: The girls&#039; varsity soccer statistics from the Garces Holiday Soccer Festival have not yet been added to Maxpreps. When they are post</description>
														<category>sports</category>
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														<title>Third annual Christmas concert combines musical groups (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58773</link>
														<description>For the third consecutive year, the FC music program hosted &quot;Round the Tab</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Goin Pro Ep. 10 (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58782</link>
														<description>Every day something new happens in the world of sports. A game is played, a practice is run, a transaction is completed, etc. Whether pro, college, or</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>School spirit boosts student body moral</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58652</link>
														<description>Schools are always looking for ways to boost their spirit and students&#039; overall moral. Recently on the FC campus parents, faculty and staff have been </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Long-time illustrator nears 600th comic</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58757</link>
														<description>While a lot of students enjoy competing in sports during their high school term, some choose to excel in other areas. Senior </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Campus handmade blankets to go to local charities</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58771</link>
														<description>To bless people in the community who have experienced hurt and suffering, FC elementary students made fleece blankets to donate to local charities, De</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Students anticipate Christmas vacation (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58764</link>
														<description>When we think of Christmas, what first comes to mind? Some may say presents or christmas trees, maybe even a favorite holiday movie, but students at F</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys&#039; basketball sport shorts: Stone Ridge Christian</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58775</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13

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														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Most wonderful time: Join the discussion, 2012 (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58780</link>
														<description>As Christmas draws near and a three weak break commences students and teachers begin to fill with excitement, thinking about their traditions and acti</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Get used to it: You are being watched</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58692</link>
														<description>In today&#039;s society, social media continues to evolve and provide new means of communication for the eveyday user, yet some would say it must be handle</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Alumnus achieves ambition, sets example by faith</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58756</link>
														<description>After graduating from high school, many FC graduates move on to use their knowledge to make an impact in society. Alumnus Sergeant R. Paul Brown, &#039;83,</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Faculty redesigns letterman jackets, compliment school colors </title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58679</link>
														<description>Letterman jackets are a way for students to show their varsity sports participation and express pride for their school. Up till now, the colors featur</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Freshman competes in varsity soccer, plays with sister</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58725</link>
														<description>As a devoted soccer player for the past nine years, freshman Courtney Messer got an opportunity to play on the girls&#039; varsity soccer team as a freshma</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys&#039; Basketball Sport Shorts: Fresno High</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58765</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13

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														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Home economics bakes cookies for soldiers</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58737</link>
														<description>This Christmas, the FC home economics class is continuing the traditio</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys&#039; Basketball Sport Shorts: Corcoran Tournament</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58745</link>
														<description>BOYS&#039; BASKETBALL SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13

For a preview to the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Music department hosts &#039;Round the Table Carol Sing&#039;</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58747</link>
														<description>For the third year in a row, the campus music department will host &quot;Round the Table Carol Sing,&quot; Dec. 12-13. For two consecutive evenings, the campus </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: First semester Finals schedule, 9-11</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58754</link>
														<description>The FC administration announced the first semester Finals schedule, which will initiate this week. The high school will take these exams during the co</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Upperclassmen to travel to San Fran for &#039;Lion King&#039;</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58742</link>
														<description>A group of 46 upperclassmen will receive the opportunity to travel to San Fransisco to enjoy The</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Top 5 tips to succeed during finals (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58744</link>
														<description>As the semester draws to a close, students often stress over finals and completing class assignments. It seems to be the usual for students to cram an</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Hierholzer designs costumes, dedicates time</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58727</link>
														<description>Students involved in FC drama are making last-minute preparations for </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>&#039;Christmas at Kearney&#039; relaunches after 7 years (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58739</link>
														<description>The Feather staff had the honor of being invited to the  &quot;Christmas at </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>BRIEF: Give Toys for Tots</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58740</link>
														<description>Toys For Tots, an organization to collect new, unwrapped toys during the winter season is no</description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Freshman perseveres through sport, despite asthma (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58574</link>
														<description>Picture an athlete in the middle of a game, tournament or competition, doing well against a competitor and still going strong. Their victory is immine</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Channel 47 visits &#039;The Feather,&#039; features publication (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58738</link>
														<description>UPDATE: After airing The Feather segment on their Cool Schools show, the CBS47 feature was posted on their web site, Dec. 14. The Feather is</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Volcano project stimulates first-hand learning (VIDEO)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58729</link>
														<description>Every year, junior high science teacher Terry Richards assigns his eighth grade scienc</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Senior leads team with intensity, looks to playoffs</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58682</link>
														<description>In his last year of high school, senior JP Caprioglio looks forward </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Short plays to highlight junior high, high school drama</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58703</link>
														<description>The drama department class, made up of both junior high and high school students, will be performing two holiday theme plays this semester: </description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Vallarta offers cultural experience, cuisine</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58726</link>
														<description>To get the experience of the mexican culture, Spanish teacher Beatriz Fo</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Goin Pro Ep. 9 (PODCAST)</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58734</link>
														<description>Every day something new happens in the world of sports. A game is played, a practice is run, a transaction is completed, etc. Whether pro, college, or</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Experienced editors give new perspective to The Shield</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58707</link>
														<description>This is the second in a two-part feature following the day in the life of the yearbook editors on The Shield.

For the previous article, r</description>
														<category>features</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Annual Constitution test gives way to nerves, excitement</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58714</link>
														<description>As the 24th annual Consitution test creeps closer, the eighth graders </description>
														<category>news</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Girls&#039; soccer sport shorts: Fowler Lions Tournament</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58721</link>
														<description>GIRLS&#039; SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2012-13--
For a simple overview of scores and upcoming games, check the </description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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														<title>Boys basketball sport shorts: Maricopa</title>
														<link>http://www.thefeather.com/index.php?page=articles&#38;id=58719</link>
														<description>The Eagles traveled to Maricopa High</description>
														<category>sports</category>
														<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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