There once was a young whipa’ from IrelandIf it wasn’t your land it’s my land

Rainbows he traveledDreams he unraveled

Only to find his pot so grand.

D. Louie is quite the chapWhen he hits the court they clap

Hops for a mileHe plays in style

And with his bass he slaps.

Once a boy from MiramonteIn love with his little bonnie

He loved her so much‘Twas quite the crush

She then moved to Acalanes. L8

A curly-haired lass from the shireWas completely off the wire

He told a riddleWhile playing his fiddle

Still having the trace of desire.

The stimulus package beganFollowing Afghanistan

It may have its faultsTo those we must halt

$800 billion is now sand. L8

G.I. Joe lived a structured lifeBarbie wanted to be his wife

Here comes the litterHate oh so bitter

Barbie killed G.I. Joe with a knife. L8

All year he awaited promAnd putting his sweet Vans on

But looking like SneakersHis date became meeker

But jigged with his lass until dawn.

Over the Rainbow,to the Land of Limericks

by Dani Vignos and Marina Allen

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Horoscopes: Look into Your FutureAs we near the glorious, playful season of spring, we are reminded of the nature that lives all around us and our secret desires to revert back to our wild roots. This month,

Mirador has spent long hours reading palms and constellations to determine what is in store for Miramonte’s students.

by Hannah Tennant

Flowers will spring up where you step. Birds will sing to you, and you alone. Clouds will part and the sun will beat upon your face, smiling at

your beauty.

Libra(Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

When offered a drink from the fountain of youth, accept.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Like Mowgli of the Jungle Book, you will discover your true home in the jungle. Don your loincloth and return to where you belong, in the animal

kingdom.

Pisces(Feb. 19-Mar. 20):

This month, avoid large bodies of water. You have been chosen.

Gemini(May 21-June 20):

This month, animals will be drawn to you. Birds will nest in your hair, and little Bambis will follow you to school. To throw them off your trail, roll in dirt and bathe in coyote urine

to mask your scent.

Aries(Mar. 21-Apr. 19):

You will be unusually talkative this month. You will frustrate and alienate those around you, and find yourself very alone. To combat this, plant a garden and harvest your crop under the full moon. Eat your crop constantly to keep your mouth busy. This food will also become your new best friend,

since you’ll lose your real one.

Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20):

Unleash your adventurous spirit. Go cliff diving, parachuting (minus the parachute), bungee jumping, boar

hunting and elephant riding. You have 31 days.

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

This month, you will discover an ability to move things with your mind. Use this to your advantage.

Channel Matilda.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

An evil spirit has crossed your path. To cleanse your aura, create a wig of the hair of your closet friends. Their friendship will protect you as you build a bonfire and burn away all the

malicious aspects of your life.

Leo(July 23-Aug. 22):

As you sleep, a strange light will fill your room, and a buzzing noise will fill your head. Follow the light, and

comply with the aliens’ wishes.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

When driving home late one night, your car will break down. Leave your car. Enter the wilderness and scrounge for berries in the darkness. Find a mate and begin a new race of

humans.

Sagittarius(Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

After school, go to a drug store. Buy maple syrup and feathers. Set up a trap;

lock your doors. They are coming.

Virgo(Aug. 23- Sept. 22):

Hurt Locker Wins Big at the Academy AwardsAnother almost unknown actor before this Oscar

nomination, Christoph Waltz plays Col. Hans “The Jew Hunter” Landa, the man in charge of finding Jewish refugees in Nazi occupied France. It’s the many small things that Waltz does, such as his ability to feel sympathy and compassion for a Nazi, that make him worthy of this award.

ActressAcademy’s Pick: Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side)My Pick: Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia)

When you compare the real Julia Child to Meryl Streep in Julie & Julia they are almost indistinguishable from one another. Streep absolutely nails almost everything about Child that makes her so unique, from her signature voice to how she handles a raw chicken. Streep is by far the best person that could have been cast as Child.

Supporting ActressAcademy’s Pick: Mo’Nique (Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire)My Pick: Mo’Nique (Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire)

Throughout the majority of the film, Mo’Nique does a good, but not great, job of playing the abusive mother of Claireese Precious Jones, an obese, illiterate, African American teen growing up in Harlem in 1987. Mo’Nique doesn’t stand out until the last scene, in which she breaks

down and leaves you feeling a mixture of compassion and disgust. With this last scene, Mo’Nique deserves the Oscar.

Animated FilmAcademy’s Pick: UpMy Pick: Up

Pixar is famous for giving us animated family films that never cease to amaze, and they did it again with Up. Pixar created a near perfect film that appeals to both children and older people alike. It is funny, enjoyable, and at times, sad enough to make you cry. If you haven’t already seen Up, you need to right away.

Writing (Original Screenplay)Academy’s Pick: The Hurt Locker (Mark Boal)My Pick: A Serious Man (Joel Coen & Ethan Coen)

Joel and Ethan Coen are notorious for writing amazing movies, and A Serious Man is no exception. Even though the final product isn’t the best, the screenplay is amazing. The movie follows Larry Gopnick as he struggles to get through life in the 1960’s Jewish community of Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Coen brothers obviously use personal experience from growing up in a Jewish household to make it more authentic. Most of the jokes are hidden and not obvious, but when you think about them, they are hilarious. Instead of seeing this movie, I suggest reading the screenplay and picturing it in your head.

by James Boudreau

Best PictureAcademy’s Pick: The Hurt LockerMy Pick: The Hurt Locker

The Hurt Locker fully explores the emotions that go along with fighting a war, and loving it at the same time. The Hurt Locker follows an Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit stationed in Baghdad charged with the task of disposing improvised explosive devices found around the city. The film is a character study with many small situations as opposed to a more plot driven movie with one large story. This movie is by far, the best of the year and one of the best of the decade.

ActorAcademy’s Pick: Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart)My Pick: Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker)

Almost unknown before The Hurt Locker, Jeremy Renner fully embodies war-addicted Sergeant First Class William James, leader of an Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit stationed in Baghdad. Renner’s performance gives us an inside look into the life of a soldier stationed in the Middle East.

Supporting ActorAcademy’s Pick: Christoph Waltz (Inglorious Basterds)My Pick: Christoph Waltz (Inglorious Basterds)