Top Story #1
Slow Motion America
I dream of a place where the turtle always wins, not just in nursery rhymes. A mysterious terrain plagued by dial up internet. A mystical land where vehicle’s speeds never break thirty, for fear that the passengers inside them might miss something fleeting by. A world...
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The Ability to Teach
From the moment of birth, individuals learn lessons. Our parents teach us to smile, laugh, eat, and walk. We are not only taught by parents but by teachers, coaches, friends, and strangers. As we adjust to what we are taught, new skills are discovered, and passed on to a...
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Opportunity in Tragic Disguise
How many people can say that they never got to know their older brother because he died before you were even born? How many people can say they have ‘witnessed’ good coming out of bad? Not too many people I’m sure, but I am one of the few that...
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No Promise of Tomorrow
Early January 30, 2010 MySpace and Facebook statuses, bulletins, and display names all over the twin cities were plagued by the chilling statement, “RIP Darius – Dirty – Maxwell”. It seemed like the cyber world had went into deep mourning, sad emoticons and...
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Time is of the Essence
By Kiara Durham November 19th the school board will be meeting and discussing the possible change of middle school starting times, which they hope to enforce after winter break but the changes could possibly be pushed to Fall 2010. It all began with a... Read more »
November 4, 2009 • 2 comments • Filed Under News
Last 3 stories in Sports
- Journey to the Dome - November 4, 2009
- First Year Squad Surprises Many - November 2, 2009
- A Family United - October 28, 2009
Jenna Karrow, a freshman at East Ridge High, has recently had the privilege of being ranked number one in All-Conference Honors diving. At a close second is teammate Bailee Meyer. Karrow started swimming at a young age and began diving when she was in... Read more »
November 18, 2009 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports, Student Life, Uncategorized
Last 3 stories in Student Life
- Moving Past Pain: Kiara Durham - December 15, 2009
- Freshmen Student becomes Top Diver - November 18, 2009
- El Dia De Los Muertos - November 4, 2009
When a student is failing three out of four subjects in school, should they be able to compete in high school sports? Should they be trying to keep their grades up by spending their time being tutored and doing their homework, or should they be playing... Read more »
December 16, 2009 • 0 comments • Filed Under Student Life
Last 3 stories in Opinion
- Fantastic or Frightful? The Raptor Bell - October 29, 2009
- Give it a Chance! - October 27, 2009
Inspired by Respect written by Ellie Eckman edited by Madeline Obele On Tuesday, October 27th, the sophomore class embarked on a Youth Frontier’s Respect Retreat. After the retreat, I had the privilege to sit down and talk with Aaron Harper, our... Read more »
November 2, 2009 • 0 comments • Filed Under Opinion
Last 3 stories in A&E
- The Loft Theater - October 27, 2009
- Movie Time! - October 27, 2009
Once and a while you will find, That boredom will take hold in your mind. It’ll grasp it, and shake it, and then wring it dry, When boredom comes here to stay. If you were to live on an island overseas, You would never ask for boredom, if you please. You’d... Read more »
November 3, 2009 • 1 comment • Filed Under A&E, Poet's Corner
