Saving the Future

March 3, 2011  
Filed under Opinion

In society today, some people tend to over look the small things in life. They only focus on the big events and actions, but never stop and think about the small things that they could do. These smaller things can be just as important as the larger things in life. Plastic bags or bottles are thrown into... Read more »

Body Modifications: How Far is Too Far?

March 3, 2011  
Filed under Opinion

The new rage in today’s world is modifying your body into something that it was not originally. There are so many ways to change your body now days and it is very easy to find a place to do so; but in today’s society is there a limit to how much is too much? Is there such a thing as less is more?... Read more »

Why is equality so hard to come by?

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February 7, 2011  
Filed under Opinion

It is written in The Declaration of Independence that all people have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Doesn’t the “all people” part include homosexuals? Or are they simply sub-human? I mean, the last time I checked gays, lesbos, faggots and all the other discriminatory... Read more »

Kicked Out of Prom?

January 26, 2011  
Filed under Opinion

For juniors and seniors, it is about time to start thinking about all the details of prom- who to go with, what to wear and how to get there. However, the freshmen and sophomore are wondering what happened to their invitation to prom. Is it really fair to exclude the under classmen from this high school... Read more »

Seniors, ready for a new world next year

January 26, 2011  
Filed under Opinion

The anticipation of graduating starts early for many high school students. Some even say as early as freshman year that they have already developed “senioritis.” As much as I hate to admit it, I will miss Ottawa, and these numbered days I have at Paradise High will be missed as well. However, I have... Read more »

Secritariat Movie Review

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December 17, 2010  
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories

And they’re off! What is more exciting than watching a neck and neck horse race? The winner gets the money, fame and ledgendary glory. Horse racing has become less of a sport and more of a tradition in the southern parts of the United States. Something about watching a thrilling horse race sends chills... Read more »

You said What, I said SAY WHAT

December 17, 2010  
Filed under Opinion

Walking in through the North gym doors, the sudden burst of excitement astounds you. The school students are roaring, singing the Alma mater, swaying side to side, all decked out in their red, white and black. You have entered the Cyclone Zone, an area in which once you enter, there is no turning back.... Read more »

Personal Choices Dictate our Futures

December 17, 2010  
Filed under Opinion

Sometimes we look at our lives and wonder how we got ourselves into this huge mess. The only real answer is that the choices that we have made have given us the consequences we live with now: whether they are good or bad. And if that is not already enough, we have to continue to make more choices every... Read more »

Harry Potter Movie Review

December 17, 2010  
Filed under Opinion

Lining up in the freezing cold and then sitting in a cramped movie theater for two hours before midnight is not exactly something I enjoy on my Thursday nights. But for this movie I will make an exception! The midnight showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was everything I expected and it lived... Read more »

Give a Goat, Save a Child

December 17, 2010  
Filed under Opinion

Tis’ the season for giving, giving gifts, donations and holiday cheer. What should you give this season to make the world a better place? Give a Goat. World Vision a non-profit charity organization has an online donations website—http://donate.worldvision.org—where you can simply click what you... Read more »

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