Confessions of Writers Past
Autumn Busbee
September 27, 2009
Right about now, almost all college bound seniors are freaking out. With countless majors to choose from, campus tours, and approaching application deadlines, can you blame them? But seniors, dread not much longer, for there is a light at the end of this dark, dark tunnel. Proof: confessions of TYJ members... Read more »
NA VS. LH SWIMMING RESULTS
Caitlin Conley
September 25, 2009
The swim meet on Wednesday September 23 was a happy and upsetting meet. North Augusta going up against Lexington’s beasts was a trial. In the past 6years we have most definitely improved from the very first time we swam against them. In addition, North Augusta swimmers had some personal best times,... Read more »
Spotlight on Vinny Miller
Payton Shiver
September 25, 2009
Your starting varsity running back has a shoulder injury, and a fierce rival with ARC must be fought on Friday. But just who can fill Demarcus Rouse’s shoes? Coach Dan Pippin puts his faith in sophomore Vinny Miller to perform. Not once during the intense rivalry does a shadow of doubt ever cross... Read more »
Make Way in the Hallway
Frederick Grimm
September 25, 2009
You’re running late for class. You know the bell may ring any second, so you attempt to move down the hallway as fast as possible without making it seem like a run. However, as you approach your class, you are blocked by a five friends slowly meandering down the hall. With the class door within... Read more »
Game Review: Halo 3: ODST
Luke Earhart
September 25, 2009
Originally thought of as a side project between Halo 3 and Halo Reach, Halo 3: ODST was eventually constructed to be its own game. Taking place during the events of the second Halo game, you play as one of the new ODSTs (Orbital Drop Ship Troopers) named Rookie. All major characters in the game are also... Read more »
The War on Chocolate (and magazines…and frozen pizzas)
Sarah Cohen
September 23, 2009
Do you want to buy a chocolate bar? How about a magazine subscription? Well then, how about some frozen calzones, pizzas, or cheesecakes? If you are a cheerleader, in the Beta Club, a junior, or in the band, you are very familiar with these phrases. During this time of the year it seems that everyone... Read more »
Flirting, Friends, Parties, Prom…and Rings??
Katye Gilliland
September 23, 2009
Homework, teachers, detentions, homerooms, friends, parties, proms, cafeteria food, i.d.’s, yearbooks, fast cars, good times, first jobs, loud music, cheap dates, nice girls, fast girls, mean girls, jocks, geeks and athletes; to many, these are the components of high school memories. What’s missing?... Read more »
North Augusta Students Get Creative
Gregory Edison
September 23, 2009
Walking down first hall on September 17, 2009 you would have witnessed something unexpected– the conception of North Augusta’s first fine arts magazine, The Painted Quill. The Quill is sponsored by Mrs. Creamer and its purpose is to create a greater awareness of creative writing in the community... Read more »
How Does North Augusta Stack Up?
Logan Smith
September 23, 2009
Every Friday night that the Jackets play, you can hear the student section yelling phrases like, “We’re the best!” and singing along to the fight song, “We’ve got a sting that’s strong enough to frighten any foe!” But how does North Augusta really rank when compared to some of the best... Read more »
You Like Anime? FREAK!
Chris Snider
September 23, 2009
One of my biggest pet peeves is when people automatically label another person just because the other person likes something different. This rant was inspired by a TYJ Staff argument: Does liking anime make you a nerd? I say no; it’s just a superficial label meant to make someone feel better about... Read more »
