Finding Fulfillment in a Book

May 6, 2010 • Lauren Wright, Staff Reporter  
Filed under Opinion

Everyone has had those miraculous school nights where you have absolutely no homework and you’re free as a bird. So, what do you do with your free time? Probably log onto Facebook or watch that movie you rented, or maybe even call up a friend who’s also unladen. I’m just wondering, what happened... Read more »

Are performance enhancers worth it?

March 23, 2010 • Sami Hobson, Sports Editor  
Filed under Opinion, Sports

When I’m in the Hays Mall and I pass by GNC (General Nutrition Centers), I always see the massive wall of Whey Protein Powder and various other performance helpers.  It always gets me thinking.  Who really uses that stuff? Bodybuilders? Workout junkies? Surely no young people take those things to... Read more »

Driving Me Crazy

March 3, 2010 • Cora Jaeger, Staff Reporter  
Filed under Opinion

I drive an ’89 Ford Mustang. Half of the time people don’t even believe my car is a Mustang. Most people can’t even look past the peeling grey paint and the old fashioned rims with spokes that embody the essence of the economy-focused ‘80s. However, I do admit that the body style of the car itself,... Read more »

Positives and negatives of birthdays

January 27, 2010 • Sami Hobson, Sports Editor  
Filed under Opinion

I know, I know, birthdays happen every year.  Usually they come and go with a few presents and maybe a party.  Then the next day you’re “one year older” but really only two days older than you were before your birthday.  That always confused me. And for about a month after said birthday, you... Read more »

Snow Day

December 31, 2009  
Filed under Opinion

With the official start of winter on Dec. 21, our snow day expectations are already being fulfilled. Two snow days, one after the other, kicked off the season this last Tues. and Wed.. School on Mon. was out the window.  As weather websites updated the forecast to predict several inches of snow, some... Read more »

Complaints About Cold Weather Complaints

October 8, 2009  
Filed under Opinion

It happens every year, so I still can’t figure out why student are unprepared when the cold weather comes around. I’m fairly certain it isn’t rocket science, although I may be wrong, but when it starts to get below 60 degrees you’re supposed to wear warmer clothing. Still, every day I see my... Read more »

Donating blood a privilege

August 27, 2009  
Filed under Opinion

Last spring, I had the privilege to donate blood for the first time. I say “privilege” because it’s not every day that someone gets to save three lives for the small price of a prick in the arm and maybe a little wooziness after the fact. Typically it takes a little more effort to make that kind... Read more »