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Williamsville teen sings her way into ‘Clique’ movie

By CARLENE MILLER

NeXt Correspondent

Updated: 11/19/08 9:35 AM

The “Clique” book series by Lisi Harrison, which tells the story of a new girl who collides into the inner circle of four privileged and popular junior high girls, is quite popular among preteen and teen girls. However, one Williamsville South freshman, 14-yearold Juliet Shatkin, is particularly indebted to the books.

HYPE: 'Twilight' is coming!

Updated: 11/19/08 1:51 PM

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A ‘QUANTUM’ leap for James Bond

By JOEY POLINO

NeXt Correspondent

Updated: 11/19/08 9:27 AM

Back in 2006, the longest-running movie franchise in film history, the James Bond movies based on Ian Fleming’s novels, was rebooted in the critically acclaimed box-office smash “Casino Royale.” “Royale” was the first film for new Bond actor Daniel Craig, and it showed how James became Bond.

Staying local: The pros and cons of commuting to college

By MELISSA KANIA and HANNAH HAMPTON

Updated: 11/19/08 9:25 AM

Many high school seniors are now going through the college application process. Many of them will attend college in the Buffalo area. Here, two NeXt correspondents write about the decision to commute or live on campus.

Champion runner: Q&A with Joe Whelan of Hamburg

By MARC LUKO

NeXt Correspondent

Updated: 11/19/08 9:22 AM

Old Man Winter is making his visit back to Buffalo, and with the cold temperatures, many are making the change to winter coats and scarves. As Buffalonians get ready to dust off their cocoa mugs and get reacquainted with their favorite rocking chair, Hamburg senior Joe Whelan is running through the elements, continuing his streak as one of the best runners in the state. NeXt sat down with Whelan and asked him a few questions.

Dialing up 3OH!3

By MARLI-LEE McGARRAH

NeXt Correspondent

Updated: 11/19/08 6:49 AM

It’s hard to describe what 3oh!3 sounds like, but vocalist/programmer Sean Foreman can do it in one sentence. “It’s like Celine Dion on Ice or an Abercrombie and Fitch revival. Maybe electro thug.”

Q&A with Haste the Day

By MARLI LEE McGARRAH

NeXt Correspondent

Updated: 11/19/08 6:49 AM

CChristian hardcore rock band Haste the Day came through Buffalo’s Xtreme Wheels Skate Park earlier this month, and we got to chat with vocalist Stephen Keech about “Dreamer,” their fourth record, and what they’ve been up to. Haste the Day, from Indianapolis, is Keech, guitarist/ vocalist Brennan Chaulk, drummer Devin Chaulk, and bassist/vocalist Michael Murphy.

My two cents: A mom and daughter advice column

Updated: 11/19/08 11:19 AM

My Two Cents is written by Taylor Watson, a junior at Lancaster High School, and her mother, Deb Skok Watson, a school counselor/social worker at the Hopevale School District. To get your questions answered, e-mail next@buffnews.com