Employers invade personal space

May 10, 2012 • Taylor Williams, Staff Writer  
Filed under Opinion

Many applicants or potential applicants have already discovered employers have begun checking Facebook pages and other social networking sites during the hiring process, allowing them to edit their profiles beforehand to make sure it is professional and appropriate as possible. However, just recently... Read more »

Starve yourself now for a skinnier tomorrow

May 1, 2012 • Maddy Cunningham  
Filed under Opinion

Skinny, slim and sexy: America’s new and improved dream girl. Who wants curves or meat on their bones? Working for a body that is fit and healthy just sounds like too much, well, work. The “cure?” Less food, less workouts and, ultimately, that super great body. Right? Wrong. Dieting... Read more »

Let’s get ethical: media loses moral value

April 30, 2012 • Brandi Hutcheson, Staff Writer  
Filed under Opinion

Twelve year old Kate flips on the television, unaware that the channel is set on MTV. The show seems innocent enough at first. Two teens seemingly in some sort of relationship and young enough to be in eighth grade are pictured goggle eyed as they share an awkward hand-holding session by the locker.... Read more »

Education system in need of reform

April 30, 2012 • Rylee Sharp, Staff Writer  
Filed under Opinion

Undoubtedly, the education system in America is falling short of expectations. Despite the United States resources and abilities to grow intellectually, the country has fallen into an educational decline. The problem that policy makers should take into consideration is the standardized testing and its... Read more »

Prom should be classy, not trashy

April 30, 2012 • Kelli Blashill, Staff Writer  
Filed under Opinion

Prom- This word elucidates visions of limos, nice dinners, a night of dancing, a romantic invite and fancy dresses. This rite of passage is a tradition that has been a part of high school for as long as anyone can remember. While this formal is a great way to show of your style and leave a final flair... Read more »

Dove’s ‘Campaign for Real Beauty’ long overdue

April 26, 2012  
Filed under Opinion

Zoom in on a red-headed girl of maybe eleven years old. The commercial flips through sexy advertisements and automated voices, all claiming to make women more beautiful. Dove made this commercial as a part of their Campaign for Real Beauty to inform women young and old of the pitfalls of perfection.... Read more »

‘The Hunger Games’ proves to be hit

April 11, 2012 • Brandi Hutcheson, Staff Writer  
Filed under Opinion

The film, The Hunger Games, released in theatres Mar. 23 and directed by Gary Ross, was definitely a screenplay worth paying twice the ticket price for. As the release date drew nigh, there was more than buzz floating around about the trailblazing film. The Hunger Games did not go without making its... Read more »

Jason’s Deli great for inexpensive, nutritious cuisine

April 11, 2012 • Jade Boldenow, Staff Writer  
Filed under Opinion

Jason’s Deli is currently one of America’s best restaurant chains for those focused on a healthier diet. They claimed to be the first to eliminate all high fructose corn syrup from both regular and kids’ menus. They even put a ban on the use artificial trans fat. MSG (monosodium glutamate)... Read more »

AP Tests: Benefit or Waste?

April 4, 2012 • Rylee Sharp, Staff Writer  
Filed under Opinion

            When a student reaches the junior level of high school, AP classes become available. These classes are designed to challenge students and prepare them for college. In May, students have the option of taking an AP test to demonstrate their knowledge or proficiency in the subject.... Read more »

Rabbit exhibitors suffer discouragement

April 4, 2012 • Taylor Williams, Staff writer  
Filed under Opinion

The Randall County Livestock Show Sale Committee will meet Thursday to discuss rules for next year’s 4H stock show. The show includes steers, goats, lambs, pigs and rabbits. Animals in the top 80% of each breed class go on to the sale, where they are auctioned off separately for an unlimited amount... Read more »

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