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: Sophomores Carolyn Baird, Tori McCord (NFHS) and Lydia Lindsey (Central High School) enjoy their time spent together at Browns Bridge Community Church. (Photo used with permission of Tori McCord).

Safe

Rachel McCord, Staff Writer May 7, 2015

I recently experienced one of those moments where I looked in the mirror and thought, “I am so incredibly unlovable.” I am sure all of us have had some of these moments when we realized it is not always...

The cross represents the ultimate sacrifice Jesus paid to free us from sin and death. The cross represents the forgiveness, freedom, and redemption experienced when someone believes in Him. The cross is worn to voice a journey of faith and overwhelming love and with Jesus.

Walking by Faith

Perri Rabbitt, Staff Writer May 5, 2015

Throughout life, there will be trials and doubts and people and events that challenge our views. Life is a journey that is out of our control. Each moment in life, we can make the choice to surrender it...

“Wind blows softly through her sleek, dark hair...”

Golden-Eyed Paradise

Grace Hanks, Staff Writer April 24, 2015

Her touch is a sign, that she knows I am here. her smile is a reminder, of how much she cares.   Her laugh is a melody, like the tinkling of chimes.   Her love, her heart,...

You left me in a likeness of your image; growing and growing and gruesome. 
Painting by yours truly.

Verdure

Savannah Keith, Poetry Editor April 17, 2015

Even in this hindering state A perplexed deal of corrosion I can still taste you, barley leaves With the traces of thyme and ocean. There is an itching in my fingers To their tip twined intercepts And...

Sunshine and delight filled the empty air.

Lost but Found

JoAnn Ahn, Staff Writer March 31, 2015

She was a lost, little wildflower Without a place to call home One day she thought about How she was all alone   The beautiful mind of hers Shook and spun around Walls of regret...

Taylor Swift’s musical success has captivated millions around the globe.

Top Ten Best Taylor Swift Songs of All Time

Morgan Champion, Staff Writer February 20, 2015

Out of all of the Hollywood recording artists, one has definitely left her mark on listeners all around the world. Her extremely publicized heartbreaks have become her trademark over the years, and...

I did not go to Andrew’s memorial service. It was too much to bear, and he was too far away. I purchased a small monument in memory of his loving soul.

Andrew: A Memoir

Kristin Iler, Staff writer January 30, 2015

Most people feel as though their closest friends will always be there for them, but that is not always true. Maybe they just leave or maybe others push them to the boiling point. In fact, they push them...

“Love through the air in the winter, Cherry petals.” This piece was drawn using both lead and colored pencils.

Twas’ the falling snow that began the tale

Grace Hanks, Staff Writer December 18, 2014

Twas’ the falling snow that began the tale Fluttering now; Swooping, Arcs of Soft, Sweet, Color. Hands braided Like roots, Strong, Passionate, Underneath Scattering...

“He was right, this was the life. This was the sacrifice of a US Marine.”

A Soldier’s Promise

Jessica prouty, Staff Writer December 11, 2014

“I will love you until the end of time.” The words brought forth merciless tears Accompanied by all the emotion she so effectively hid Conjured by her greatest impending fears   “I...

I Never Wrote a Letter Back

I Never Wrote a Letter Back

Ashton Bruce, Staff Writer December 1, 2014

The length of the words you use Does not define your sincerity, Nor does the letters’ complexity Determine how much you want me back.   No matter how poetically you Write to me,...

“Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within him.” Angel, a prostitute in Francine River’s “Redeeming Love”, learns the truth behind these words.

For All Who Are Thirsty

Rachel McCord, Staff Writer November 20, 2014

“I am dying of thirst by the side of the fountain.” Charles D’Orlean’s words ring true in so many of our lives. We are often so overwhelmed by our thirst and the belief that we will never be able...

Despite being hidden behind a bouquet of flowers, this smile remains radiant.

Nostalgia

Sam Perryman, Fiction Editor October 14, 2014

There was happiness in your eyes. It shines true from above your picked flower. Your nose will be pressed too close against the petals, And your cheeks are upturned in a hidden smile.   This...

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