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BY JESSICA WEAVER Prom is the night every senior anticipates throughout their high school career. For some, prom could even be defined as the last big blowout before they enter the real world. But what should be just a simple night of friends, food, and fun; has become an overly expensive dance with flashy transportation and [...]
BY SABRINA VICTOR Walking into the bathrooms at our school leads to some atrocious sights. Sadly, the condition some students keep them in is disgusting as well as unhygienic. I am appalled by the fact that kids at our school can be so ungrateful that they don’t appreciate having a restroom to utilize or resources [...]
BY VIRGINIA PENIAS As teenagers, we all have things we need to do and places we need to go. At age 16, kids are able to become licensed drivers and take to the roads independently. But in reality, how many teenagers are actually prepared to drive on the road? According to rmiia.org, 16-year-olds have higher crash rates [...]
BY SABRINA VICTOR Senate Bill 878 was introduced this year by Republican Senator Galvano with the intent of being passed and put into effect by July 1, 2013. It managed to pass last week through the Senate Appropriations Committee, but the problem with this bill is that it infringes upon student privacy in order for [...]
BY VIRGINIA PENIAS The constant struggle and stress of college have most students feeling suffocated while they watch their workload pile up day after day. With colleges taking students’ GPAs into consideration, every point counts. But is taking virtual school classes a satisfactory choice to make for that extra boost to your score? Though a [...]
BY BRANDON SLOANE New legislation by the Transportation Security Administration is being enacted that will drastically change how safe people will be able to feel on airplanes. As of April 25th 2013, passengers will be allowed to carry small knives with them on airline flights. Screening for these knives, in the eyes of the TSA, [...]
BY VIRGINIA PENIAS Working hard all semester usually pays off in the end, but with exams, your final grade is at risk. Although most students who do well in the class tend to do well on this generalized test, there have been situations where students’ grades have plummeted because of it. Suffice it to say, [...]
BY VIRGINIA PENIAS AND BRANDON SLOANE You’ve got mail! But not on Saturdays? In an effort to save money, the US postal service is considering eliminating mail delivery on Saturdays. What’s more is that there are some critics calling for the elimination of the postal service as a whole. Though it may not seem like [...]
BY BLUE KAUFMAN Since their existence first plagued athletics, steroids and their usage have come under close scrutiny in the world of sports. Their practice has increased dramatically in recent years, bringing shame and humiliation to athletes everywhere. To fans, it has tainted the sports these athletes once dominated and many have demanded that they [...]
BY BRANDON SLOANE A very troubling statistic was brought to light recently that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. According to MSN.com, half of the United States’ deadliest mass shootings have occurred in the past six years. This is an incredible and truly frightening fact when you consider the history of the United [...]