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A Sea of Emotion

Cynda Allen, Opinion Editor October 30, 2019

From the river Into the woods He drifted With a sea of thoughts that could not be lifted He drifted Feelings and emotions The waves of his mind came flooding in a chorus of voices He thought of...

Did You Say ‘Slam Poetry’?!

Did You Say ‘Slam Poetry’?!

Natalie Wilson, Features Editor November 14, 2014

Yes, poetry is for somewhat emotionally-challenged nerds who lovingly embrace said characteristics, but what is slam poetry? What could even be so “slam’ about it? When we talk about poetry, we think...

A music symbol made out of wood chips from the school parking lot.

Medicinal Music

Brandon Moss, Sports Editor March 13, 2014

The soul is a pool which may be filled with resentment, glee, sorrow, and even marvel at the universe in which we exist. Silence is deafening, and unorganized noise is just maddening. Concentrated sound,...

Swayed by multiple factors in our lives, we high school students focus on our flaws instead of our complete selves. This negative body image and consequential low self-esteem damages our mindsets and bodies, but many solutions exist to aid us in our transformation to self-confident teenagers who can recognize our internal and external beauty.

No Body Stands Without Beauty

Caitlin Shelby, Staff Writer November 18, 2013

Sitting before the television, coloring book spread before my crossed twig legs and juice box propped by my side, I admired, from a disappointing distance, the lives of teenagers as Disney Channel conveyed...

“The thing about football - the important thing about football - is that it is not just about football.” – Terry Pratchett.

Blindsided by Football Movies

Isabella Higgins & Maddie Highland, Staff Writers October 30, 2013

Everyone loves fall because it is football season.  What better way to spend chilly nights than watching inspirational football movies to kick off the season of touchdowns?   Four great movies come...

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