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[22 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 77 views]

Daphne Zhang, Features Editor
A recent Op-Ed video piece on the The New York Times Web site features a man being interviewed about his experience with a spouse serving in Iraq. You never see his face. It, along with the photo of his spouse and portions of their house are blurred to keep their identities a [...]

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[22 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 64 views]
Martial Arts on Ice makes for better television

Alex Richardson, Technology Editor
First, I must say that I’ve never felt a twinge of Olympic mania. I’ve never seen an Olympic event. Not once ever. There has always been something better to watch or do on the Internet or on TV or something. I think that if the world’s quadrennial display of athleticism in the [...]

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[13 Apr 2010 | One Comment | 91 views]
Rebooting these movies is getting re-diculous

By Paige Murphy, Entertainment Editor
The word “reboot” is typically associated with computers. According to dictionary.com, it means to turn off and then on again; restart. How does this word apply to movies, you ask?
To reboot a film is different than simply remaking it. A remake is a new version of a movie that has been [...]

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[12 Mar 2010 | No Comment | 78 views]

By Alex Richardson, Technology Editor and Web Assistant
First, I must say that I’ve never felt a twinge of Olympic mania. I’ve never seen an Olympic event. Not once ever. There has always been something better to watch or do on the Internet or on TV or something. I think that if the world’s quadrennial display [...]

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[26 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 54 views]

Compiled by Nick Harrington, Staff Writer
On a quiet night, the stars are out and the residents of Little Rock are about to fall asleep. Suddenly, a dog begins to bark. Police soon arrive and take the dog into custody. This could technically happen, as a law was passed in Arkansas long ago that prohibits dogs [...]

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[17 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 71 views]
Valentine’s Day hardly a day for love

Taylor Bish, Op/Ed Editor
I am sure you have all seen at least one commercial or advertisement selling something that will make the best Valentine’s gift. Advertisements like these make me question what the day is all about. Is it really the most romantic day of the year?
For those lucky individuals who are in a relationship, [...]

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[18 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 48 views]
Freedom of and from religion are sacred American rights

Jenna Sullivan, Staff Writer
Some worry about sports, some about grades. Well, I worry about protecting the separation of church and state. Hey, whatever floats your boat, right?
Here’s where I’m coming from. In 1934 a cross was erected by Veterans of Foreign Wars to honor the fallen soldiers. This was done without the approval of the [...]

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[18 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 52 views]
The importance of the troop surge

John Allen Riggins, World News Editor
Being a conservative has its downsides, especially in high school when politics seems to be more of a football game then a serious issue.  But with President Obama’s announcement of an increase of 30,000 United States troops in Afghanistan all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, should recognize the dire need [...]

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[18 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 68 views]
Listen up, guys: If you want us to listen, treat us like ladies

Angelica Holmes, Staff Writer
As I was walking down an empty hall the other day, I got stopped by a strange guy who was creepily staring and waving at me. Being the extremely upfront person that I am, I decided to just walk past quickly and pretend I didn’t see him. As I sped by, I [...]

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[15 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 69 views]

By Audrey Jaquiss, Staff Writer
“Liar!” Republican Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina shouted during a recent speech by President Barack Obama about health care reform. Outrage followed from all sides, leading some to wonder how one issue can cause so much controversy.
“I’m really tired of Congress; they are acting like little kids,” senior Maggie Peach [...]