A Letter to a Pessimist from an Optimist Who Thinks Like a Realist
Diana Rodgers, Web Editor
April 18, 2017 • 98 views
Filed under Literature, Showcase
I could tell you to smile, To let your tear stained face go dry, Because there is so much in the world to look forward too, To cheer up, Because the sun is shining high and the birds are singing out their heart song; But it’s not true. None of what I just told you is true. I could...
Daily Bread
Rachel McCord, Staff Writer
May 5, 2015 • 294 views
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
The past few weeks have been a rollercoaster of emotions. I have gone from feeling immeasurable joy and on top of the world to feeling as if there is no reason to live anymore. The smallest things can make me happy and, in the same way, the smallest thing can ruin my entire day. The first thing that...
One on One with Perri Rabbit
Diana Rodgers, Staff writer
March 6, 2015 • 354 views
Filed under Features
When one looks around a workplace, most people would see are dreary faces doing the bare minimum they need to for the paycheck or the grade that they need to get by. One does not normally see a smiling face as they work or anyone cares about their work and is optimistic. Here at our school, someone who...
New Year’s Resolutions
Rachel McCord, Staff Writer
January 28, 2015 • 286 views
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
“Making resolutions is a cleansing ritual of self assessment and repentance that demands personal honesty and, ultimately reinforces humility. Breaking them is part of that cycle.” While the words of Eric Zorn, a columnist for the Chicago Tribune, are humorous, the unfortunate truth is that, for...
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