Online pirating becoming widely accepted

Breanna Bassett, Staff Writer
May 6, 2013
Filed under Entertainment, Opinion, Technology & Apps

Anybody who purchases music off the internet is aware of a way to get around the system. When the wallet gets light, it’s hard not to start considering other ways of acquiring music other than purchasing it. This usually includes downloading it off the internet. According to former IT Administrator,... Read more »

Teens increase chance of disease

Breanna Bassett, Staff Writer
May 6, 2013
Filed under Opinion

In today’s society, a tan is regarded as a thing of beauty. People with pale skin are ashamed of it, and everybody makes an effort to get a perfect golden glow. Statistics from The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System show that 21% of high school girls use tanning beds. Indoor tanning is an unhealthy... Read more »

Leggings not a threat to student focus

Rylee Sharp, Staff writer
May 6, 2013
Filed under Opinion

The school dress code is obviously necessary to maintain a sense of order and authority in the school and to eliminate distractions in the classroom. Some dress code rules, however, are arbitrary and ridiculous, specifically the rule that leggings cannot be worn as pants. Over the years, the style... Read more »

Less is more

Hannah Dillon, Staff writer
May 6, 2013
Filed under Opinion

Overprotective parenting causes more trouble for the adolescent than it helps him or her. It promotes a lack of self-confidence and decision-making skills for the child in the long run. If a parent constantly hounds their teenager about an abnormally early curfew on the weekends, or never seems to stop... Read more »

Why parents should be involved in their children’s lives

Christian Nicholson, Staff Writer
May 6, 2013
Filed under Opinion

In today’s society, children of all ages are becoming more and more independent, and they do not want their parents to interfere with their lives. Many kids refuse to let their parents have anything to do with their decisions and choices, which removes the possibility for a good example to be set in... Read more »

Teen marriage leads to future failure

Taylor Williams, Editor
March 6, 2013
Filed under Opinion

Today it is not uncommon to see teens fully engaged in relationships. Whether it be on Facebook, over the telephone or face-to-face, public displays of affection can be seen or heard everywhere. However, as these relationships become more and more serious, teen marriage becomes more predominant all across... Read more »

Teachers assign intriguing classics

Breanna Bassett, Staff Writer
March 5, 2013
Filed under Opinion

In high school, kids are faced with a more difficult curriculum. They are introduced to superior maths, and histories. The biggest advancement for high school students is the transition from each year of English to the next. They are expected to understand thousands of grammar rules, not to mention... Read more »

Teachers shouldn’t fight fire with fire

Audrey Roberson, Staff writer
February 28, 2013
Filed under Opinion

Last December, Americans were in front of the TV throughout the day as they watched the news in horror and disdain.  20 innocent children were killed as a result of two individual who abused the second amendment.  Texas State Representative Jason Villalba decided to take matters into his own hands... Read more »

Big city vs. small town- which is more beneficial?

Taylor Williams, Editor
February 22, 2013
Filed under Opinion

When life in the big city gets rough, many of us think “if only I lived in a small town I wouldn’t have to deal with this,” and when boredom strikes in the small town we think “if only I lived in a big city my life wouldn’t be so boring.” Urban and rural lifestyles differ in so many ways... Read more »

Hungry for change

December 21, 2012
Filed under Opinion

Over the years, students have dreaded eating school lunches, and on occasion, upperclassmen attempt to scare freshmen with tails of moving mystery meat and toxic green gelatin with chopped carrots hidden inside.  School lunches are simply inadequate. When students go through the lunch line and find... Read more »