Two Terms Going on Three: The Obama Story
Jordan Gamble, POTUS
May 2, 2013
Is it true that liberals want Obama to serve a third term? And if so does this have a chance at passing? “Most likely not,” answers sophomore Jahkown Brown. The proposed legislation in question is H. J. RES. 15, by José Serrano of New York. This bill would add to the constitution that... Read more »
Prom Dids… But Shouldn’t Haves
Ramsey Whitley, Desk Writer
May 1, 2013
As I was first writing this article I had the idea to write about people’s experiences at prom, but as I went around gathering opinions I was overwhelmed by the number of similar complaints. Emphasis on complaints. Music makes or breaks a prom. We seem to be past the era of commissioning a band to... Read more »
Then and Now
Hannah Reese, Desk Writer
March 20, 2013
Puberty and drama took center stage of the hormone and testosterone infested jungle that we called middle school. Puberty caused our bodies to go through a massive physical change, and if our bodies changed then our attitudes changed too. We dealt with our personalities and our appearances maturing... Read more »
If It’s Not “Yes,” It’s “No.”
Nick Barrs, Writer
March 20, 2013
Rape is a delicate issue to discuss. But with the present state of “rape culture” in the world, it is an extremely important topic to be informed about. In a society where, on the topic of rape, jokes are told, excuses are made, and victims are blamed, we as a people must inform ourselves... Read more »
Mymes with Rhoron: Pie Charts
Ricky Baldwin, Desk Writer
March 15, 2013
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Express Yourself.
Nick Barrs, Writer
February 26, 2013
No matter what you do–sports, art, music, school, extreme video-gaming–there’s a high possibility that you’ve heard the phrase “every expert was once a beginner,” or some variation of it. A lot of times, it’s used by patronizing parents and coaches in hopes of... Read more »
Mymes with Rhoron: The Bell Curve
Ricky Baldwin, Desk Writer
February 21, 2013
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Be Pumped for Prom
Hannah Reese, Writing Princess
February 12, 2013
On June 7, 2013 North Augusta High School seniors will be walking on stage to shake Mr.Bornscheuer’s hand and to receive their diploma. Graduation Day is a bittersweet day for high school seniors. They are relieved that high school is now over, but Graduation Day is the last day that they will... Read more »
No More Dead Dogs
Erin Smiley, Desk Writer
February 1, 2013
Curled tightly in the safety of her mother’s womb, in the only safety she’ll ever know, stay put, little pup; it’s a scary world out there. Don’t believe all the stories they tell you of wide-armed families with bright-eyed children, winter days before the hearth with a juicy... Read more »
Jet Set and Set to Jet
Noah Higgenbottom, Graffiti Gangster
January 31, 2013
Though some people don’t like to admit it, there’s a rebellious side to all of us. We may show that by dressing uniquely, speaking differently, or roller-blading through futuristic Japan while getting chased by nigh-homicidal police officers and spray-painting everything in sight with your gang’s... Read more »
