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Comedians and Politics: Recipe for Disaster?
Daniel Counterman, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2012
In our age of internet and social media, people can connect on a large scale. As such, the face of politics has changed drastically in recent years. However, a new trend has emerged with these changes. The “face” of politics is no longer that of a politician or even a political commentator. Now,... Read more »
Bigfoot, World’s Most Debated Urban Legend
Kris Brown, Entertainment Editor
April 14, 2012
Thousands of years ago, folklore was very popular. Somehow everyone had heard stories about events and other things that happened in the past. Over time, these stories quickly got switched around, and sometimes, urban legend was created. Many of these so-called legends are about different creatures.... Read more »
Psychology Behind Art
Jeffrey Jackson, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2012
You are surrounded by art. It is within our clothes, computers, and even our own homes. However, it seems the meaning behind art has vanished, because not many people appreciate its poetic concepts. On the other hand, some would say that art itself has evolved. It seems that art has taken an industrial... Read more »
Curfew Protects Teens
Sydni McCoskey, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2012
In today’s society, where danger could be lurking in every corner, it only makes sense for our community to step in and protect us as youths, whether we like it or not. Curfew ensures that all youth are safe and at home, rather than potentially participating in illegal activities. In Illinois, individuals... Read more »
Universe is Hologram
Jeffrey Jackson, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2012
The simple fact that our bodies are programmed with cells and antibodies should tell us that nothing is what it seems, not even our universe. This is especially true if we consider the unexplainable happenings of the mind, the soul, and the paranormal. Three commonly described items, which before had... Read more »
Illinois Considers Banning Teen Tanning
Sydni McCoskey, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2012
Illinois legislatures are considering the passing of a new law on the use of tanning beds. This law would prevent teen ages 15 to 17 from using tanning beds without first gaining parent consent. While they have yet enact this law, but it is being considered. The ban would hurt business for many salons... Read more »
How Psychology Impacts Us
Jeffrey Jackson, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2012
From the moment you were born, you have been sculpting your mind by making choices and feeling the way you feel. Your perspective on life is completely different from anyone else’s. Psychology is dedicated to understanding the individual’s perception and finding ways to alter it when needed.... Read more »
Facebook: Feelings of Nostalgia
Sara Allen, Sports Editor
February 7, 2012
As the world become more technological, a new Facebook update changes the way humans can easily share their past memories on a website that anyone can access. Facebook has been a website for people to inform their friends, family, and co-workers of their own everyday life. The new Facebook Timeline has... Read more »
String Theory: New Science
Jeffrey Jackson, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2012
String Theory provides us with a scientific explanation for the forces of the unknown and allows us to perceive a world far more complicated than the reality we’ve grown to love. Some call it the theory of everything, while others fearfully deny its accuracy. The String Theory goes as far as to... Read more »
Book Bannings
Skyler Hernandez, News Editor
January 24, 2012
Many books you may have read in English class are or have been banned in schools before for various reasons. Some books are just flat out found inappropriate and, therefore, are banned quicker than you can say “bye-bye”. Other books are banned for questionable reasons because parents find... Read more »
