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Surviving Freshman Year for Dummies

Kayla Salemi and Kristin Iler, Opinion Editor and Staff Writer

September 10, 2015

There are a myriad of struggles that tie together while transitioning from “top dog 8th grader” to “lower class freshman.” Many freshmen tremble at the mere sight of an upperclassman. They fear that they are going to fall prey to hazing, or they will be a target for bullying. This guide is meant...

Tags: Do’s and Don’ts, Guide, High School, survival

Paranoia for the Survivalist: Natural Disasters

Noelle Walker, Facebook Admin

March 18, 2015

Filed under Features, Showcase

At least once in our lives, we have had a brief, panicky, moment when we leave our mind to think about “what if’s.” “What if my house were to catch on fire when I was asleep?” “What if I were to get caught in a blizzard?” “What if I was at the beach and a tsunami occurred?’ This...

Tags: Blizzards, Danger, Hurricanes, Storms, survival, Tornadoes

Those That Define Humanity

Bim Peacock, Photo Editor

March 12, 2015

Filed under Features, Showcase

Of all the issues complained about in this modern day in age, the pettiest one by far, is the fact that people do complain. The point is well understood: people have struggles here and there of various depths and intensities. The fact, however, that all our generation seems to do is whine abou...

Tags: History, People, Rebellion, survival, Willpower

“Unbroken” Review

Jack Dalmolin, Staff Writer

February 13, 2015

Filed under Movies, TV, & Games, Showcase

Unbroken is an uplifting, family-friendly movie with an enthralling storyline and an even more inspiring message. Unbroken, which hit the theaters on Christmas day, had the potential to add to the holiday spirit for millions of families across America - and it did just that, becoming the third biggest...

Tags: Movie, Olympics, prison, Review, survival, Unbroken, War