PTP-2005 edition

Naked Concert Earns Students Tuition

Sole Steepback the native islander found only two years ago is earning his tuition in a startling new way. He and other students played instruments completely naked. The show itself was free but he earned $400 in tips to be put towards tuition.




Local Student Discovers Planet

Derek Zephyr Sophomore at PII recently discovered a planet orbiting a red dwarf star. "I've always loved science. I started the Astronomy club last year. Who knew I would be able to discover a planet. The research facilities at the college are just cutting edge. I was listening to my teacher describe how scientists know its a planet and then that night, Wham! there is was."

In addition to the planet, Derek and his classmate Sole both discovered stars with the sophisticated technical equipment available at the university. Both are member of the Astronomy Club through the tuition at the college.

The Astronomy Club gives $500 to any member that discovers a star as a part of charting the night sky. Each member is asked to donate $25 for a 7 year membership (teens and children are free).

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Editor's Note
		Charles Zephyr: Our children are becoming fluent in the arts and sciences. Let us hope they wish to continue living on the Islands when they graduate.	Editor-in-chief: Charles Zephyr SimCity Supplement paper made possible by a grant from the Sim Historical Preservation Society. Serving the Peacock Islands greater area.

Business News

Better Business

Business is continuing to get better for all island businesses. every store gained a rank in business this year. Charles Zephyr had this to say. "It's getting hard to sell, work the register and restock all within business hours. Soon I may have to close for a bit just to restock.
Greenworks Grocery has been given a rank of 2 of 10. Store owner, Alrick Avalon was pleased. "I only stock good quality food and sundries. I hope people enjoy shopping here and aren't just here because it's the only place to go." The 17 year old owns the family business. He's not sure what will happen when he attends college. "I've good enough grades to go and I might apply for another scholarship. I want to be an architect one day. I still haven't figured out what can be done with the business."

Badges Earned Free
Three more bronze badges were earned in the vocational education awards program. and 2 silver sales badges were also earned. This is the first time a silver class was offered. Beatrice Zephyr earned three of the badges herself this year alone. "I'm taking full advantage of this opportunity. I never got to go to university, but I run my own business and need all the assistance I can get to make sure I'm successful at it."



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Tourist News

Naked Concert at PII Concert Hall
The concert to benefit Native Islander University stipends was hosted by the more exhibitionist members of the student body, or bodies as the case may be. Sole Steepback played piano and Derek Zephyr played violin with sheet music in strategic places. And the streaker Zayna Nerd danced to the delight of all the men in the room.

They played such risque songs as Llama Love, and Love your Bones. The concert may be held again if enough interest is shown in the project.



Clunkers Converted
For several years PII has offered students an opportunity to renovate cars for credit and for extra cash. Clunkers from the mainland are ferried over and stored on site. Students may rebuild, renovate, and decorate the cars and then sell them for a profit. This year Sole Steepback has renovated and sold two cars, one each semester. The Net profit, $8,800 is more than enough to pay for his tuition. These cars are available for sale and will be shipped free of charge back to the mainland for any tourist that buys one. Each car sells for $5,200.




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