Archive for category: Editorials

Missouri Tackles Heroin Abuse

/ December 12, 2012 7:55 am

Addiction. Overdose. Death. Heroin abusers face these life threatening consequences, and many more. According to about.com, addiction is the result of tolerance built up after long-term use, and after a while the drug will stop producing the euphoric feeling abusers [...]

When Casual Drinking Goes Too Far

/ October 22, 2012 7:58 am

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, 5,000 kids under 21 die every year as a result of underage drinking- causing crashes, homicides, and suicides. For most high school students, going out to drink is not uncommon. The crazy part is [...]

Top Ten Websites to Help You Study

/ September 20, 2012 8:02 am

Staffer Olivia Beilman shares her favorite websites to visit when she’s hitting the books. www.studyisland.com Study Island is a research based website with proven results that many teachers use for web based instruction, practice, and review. www.brainpop.com Brain Pop is [...]

Fall Fashion Must Haves

/ August 27, 2012 7:54 am

Writer Kayla Calandro shares the must have finds for the fall fashion season, for both boys and girls.   Girls: Forever 21: Divine Rights of Denim Leopard Skinny Jeans $29.80 These coral and cream leopard print skinny jeans are fashion [...]

Public Displays of Affection Unwanted

/ November 7, 2011 1:36 pm

Going down the halls student see people rushing to class, groups of students chatting and, quite often, they have see public display of affection (PDA).

Dating Abuse Important Issue Ignored

/ November 3, 2011 12:00 pm

Maybe it’s screaming. Maybe it’s engulfing rage.It may even be fists. Whatever form, it’s abuse.

Parking Pass System Unfair to Students

Parking Pass System Unfair to Students

/ November 2, 2011 9:01 am

Some people are complaining. Some people are saying it’s unfair. Some people are even enraged. All this unpleasantness has to do with the parking pass system.