A gamers life(s): 1 up!

December 4, 2012 • Robert Walker, staff writer  
Filed under Blogs, Uncategorized, Voices

When I tell people that I’m a gamer, they think, “He is some loser that wastes his time on something that won’t help him in life.” They don’t realize that there is much more to it. Video games offer many benefits. Perhaps the biggest thing I look for is a challenge. Games... Read more »

My Marine biography: This is how I do it

November 12, 2012 • Jeffery Ohmes, staff writer  
Filed under Blogs

Photo by: Brian Taylor It all started when I was about five or six. I have always wanted to be in the military, and then I saw a commercial about the Marines and said “That’s it! That’s what I want to do.” Honestly it feels like a huge responsibility, but it is so legitimately awesome that it’s... Read more »

The night I was a celebrity

December 13, 2011 • Jeff Hankins, staff writer  
Filed under Blogs

(Editor’s Note: With a goal of giving sick kids an enjoyable experience, several groups created an event, Night of  SuperStars, and senior, Jeffrey Hankins, was able to participate. Hankins is dealing with cancer while attending school. Those groups were Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer, Cook Children’s... Read more »

Standing in my dad’s shadow – it can get dark in here

January 16, 2011 • Sam Partin, staff writer  
Filed under Blogs

     It’s safe to say I’m just like every other cop’s kid. Being a part of the environment I grew up in is far from a bad thing.  I’m not out of my comfort zone at 0430 hundred hours running down the highway to work out — it’s a good time to enjoy the solace.      My dad,... Read more »

‘Tis the season to be stylish

December 20, 2010 • Jessica Zarate, staff writer  
Filed under Blogs, Student Life, Voices

     Walking down the mall this past week, I’ve been seeing many people wearing trends from UGG boots to knee-high boots – and this is just talking about shoes! There are many staple fashions for the fall/winter seasons which include net hats, skinny jeans, big jackets, sweater dresses,... Read more »

Collision messages: Don’t text and drive

November 4, 2010 • Celeste' M., staff writer  
Filed under Blogs, Voices

      About three years ago, when I was driving with a relative down I-20, there had been an accident because a teenager had been driving, and he hadn’t noticed that he had swerved. A car tried getting his attention by honking. The teen’s reaction was to jerk on the wheel and while doing that,... Read more »

Watch out for the signs

November 4, 2010 • Alexis Smith, assistant editor  
Filed under Blogs, Voices

     Embarrassing moments. Everybody has them. I know I have.      It all started off when I was sitting in Ms. Washington’s room taking an English test. I had to go to the bathroom really bad, but I wanted to finish my test first. I tried to finish the test, but I felt like my bladder was... Read more »

Toms Shoes care for feet worldwide

October 7, 2010 • Alexis Smith, assistant editor  
Filed under Blogs, Voices

     Toms Shoes is an organization that matches up every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a needy child in another country. It’s called “One for One,” according to their website.      I buy Toms Shoes because I feel bad for those kids over there, and... Read more »