Letter to the Editor: Increase Recognition

By Karl Jamison I open this “can of worms” with some reservations.  Let me preface my comments by saying that I am a big sports fan.  I try to support our athletic teams and honor the accomplishments of those who excel on the field, court, and mat.  Sports have always been a big part of... [Read more]

Cell Phone Jammers: Student Opinions and Legality of Blocking Service

By Hannah Bennet-Swanson  At R.A. Long, the use of cell phones for texting has been on the rise. Many teachers believe that the phones are a perfect prop in the setting of cheating on tests and distracting others. “Cell phone jammers” are believed to be the solution to this problem. “They are... [Read more]

Afghani Poppy Production: Are We Helping?

By Steven Wright If someone told you that the United States was in fact funding the Taliban, you would most likely laugh and ask if the aliens told them that when they were abducted.       Throughout the entire world, there are only five countries that contribute to the world’s opiate production... [Read more]

Unrealistic TV Shows

By Chyanne West Ever see those shows on TV that depict what forensics is all about? If you have, then your idea of forensics may be slightly different than what it’s really all about. Yes, the shows are somewhat accurate, but not fully, since it doesn’t take them very long to solve a case. In truth,... [Read more]

Tacky Tattoos: A New Craze

By Meghan Michels Turning 18 means different things to different people, to some, it means freedom from their childhood home, others, legal gambling, or even voting. Although the newest craze seems to be getting inked up the second your eighteenth rolls around, and for some even sooner. A tattoo is a... [Read more]

Our Generation’s Dance: How it defines us

By Jarrett Gosch The 20’s had the Charleston, the 60’s had the Twist, and the 80’s had Break dancing. Our generation has Grinding. Grinding is a dance in which the girl usually leads, with both partners “connected” at the hips, often rubbing her backside to his front. This doesn’t... [Read more]

“That’s was gay”: Living and Learning with Homosexuality in the High School Atmosphere

By Allison Schnieder “That was gay.”   If we were to walk through the halls of our school, we would most likely hear this statement made at least five times. But do we know what we mean when we say it?   Homosexuality is a term that causes most high school students to cringe. It’s a topic most... [Read more]

Parking Problems Teachers and Students Fight it Out

“Do as I say, not as I do.” This age old adage has been used by parents around to world when accounting for behavior that did not follow the moral codes they impose upon their children. Recently the statement has applied to teachers; specifically, teachers telling students where to park. The area... [Read more]

Letter To The Editor

Hats Off to the Cast, Director, and Crew   I have a number of students that have been urging me to attend the Mainstage production of “For the Love of Three Oranges” and give my opinion on the performance.  So here goes.  I very much enjoyed the production.  The acting was excellent with a number... [Read more]

Student Led Conferences

Austin Scroggins staff writer What is annoying, boring, and a huge waste of time? If your answer was the title of this article, you were right. These student led conferences are required for graduation, but for what reason? If walking in a classroom with my parent and telling them about my “goals”... [Read more]

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