Viral Videos Connect the World
Amber Engle, Reporter
October 2, 2014
Viral videos make communities and the world part of one another’s life, but people may sit and wonder what causes a video to go viral. “Humans have a lot more in common all around the world than we sometimes realize. We all smile and laugh in the same language. Universally the feelings are...
Fiery Romance: Teacher Finds Love In Flames
Paige Hawkins, Sports Editor
February 18, 2014
On April 1, 1992, the stars aligned for then-college students Scott Anderson and Susan to come together. After months of finding reasons to run into the “beautiful and sophisticated” Susan, Anderson said he finally got the chance for which he had been waiting. “I heard her fumbling around and...
The Dark Side of Love: Cyberstalking Trends Among Teens
Marissa Hubbard, Reporter
February 18, 2014
Although social media has opened doors to communication with seemingly good intentions, it has also given easier access to those with harmful intentions. Cyber stalking has seen an upward trend in the past decade, and according to the Cyberbullying Research Center, there are an estimated 2.2 million...
Teen Love: Certain Qualities Make Lasting Relationships
Isabella Davis, Multi-Media Editor
February 18, 2014
In order to be in a teen relationship and make it work, both people have to be honest. Trust in any relationship is also an important key to success together. Trust is something that must be built into a relationship, and it needs to be valued and maintained, according to life coach Jonathan Wells. “You...
Black And White Trend
Dallas Beaulieu, Reporter
December 20, 2013
In a complicated world, it’s reassuring to have clean, simple, black and white stripes. This is why we love the classic black and white trend. The black and white trend represents modern meets assertive, without being too in your face. The best thing about the black and white trend is that it never...
Scrooge Wins The Audience
Mistie Morgan, Reporter
December 20, 2013
“A Christmas Carol” is about an old workaholic named Ebenezer Scrooge, played by senior Ezie Nguyen, who despises Christmas. He is visited by the ghost of his fallen co-worker who speaks of the three ghosts of Christmas. Each spirit shows him his past, present and future in hopes that his perspective...
Homework Creates Controversy
Mistie Morgan, Reporter
December 20, 2013
When students leave school after seven hours of learning, they often go home to complete two or more hours of homework. This has become a topic of uprising within our nation as CBS News, CNN News and The New York Times have acknowledged it. Most students also participate in school activities, have family...
Alone In A Crowd: Student Battles Depression
Marissa Hubbard, Reporter
December 20, 2013
Imagine the perfect room. People are enjoying themselves talking with others and as they are comfortably enjoying themselves, the room slowly grows smaller, but only for you. This is how Junior Brenna Keeling said she felt when depression sank in. “There’s nowhere to stand and no room to move...
3 Cozy Items
Cire Bradley, Iman Williams, Pauline White
December 18, 2013
Flannels Price: $17-$19 Where you can get it: Forever 21 Urban outfitters American apparel Brady Melville How to wear it: Layer on top of another item Beanies Price: $4-$12 Where you can get it: Any clothing store How to wear it: Curly hair or s...
From Staley To Community
Adrianna McLean and Tiffani Rosenberg
November 19, 2013
The blood drive was back on October 30th, and students, as well as teachers were eager to give. “About 87 donations have been given. There’d be more, but some students left their license in their car or forgot a parent signature on their sheet,” said Andrea Holmes, a biology teacher, who volunteered...