Wanted: Considerate Non-Smokers

by Ray Buffington editor-in-chief

At any given moment in one’s life, no matter what that person happened to be doing at that time, one is suffocated with anti-smoking propaganda via commercials, posters, and websites.

I am a smoker and become annoyed after being berated for hours, but I can also appreciate the integrity people have toward creating a cleaner world and healthier lifestyle.

Chivalry Lost Should be Regained

by Jacob Tucker, feature editor

This topic came to light for me a few weeks ago, when a friend of mine told me how another person had treated her.  I expected this person to be a female based on what my friend had told me, but it turned out to be a guy.  It shocked me to hear that this guy yelled obscenities and told her to get out of the car before they reached their destination.  All of this happened because she informed him of their non-existent status as a couple, even though he wanted them to be together.  What makes this story even better is that the guy has a girlfriend.

Searching for the Meaning of Life

by Adam Guerra, staff writer

I was waiting for a strike of genius to hit me, when I stumbled upon a very abstract question referring to life, “ What does it all mean?”

Homophobic Nation Different Strokes for Different Folks

by Jonathan Seaborn, staff writer

We tell them who they can or can’t marry, and love with no real reason why. Maybe the big strong men are just mad because they can’t hate blacks anymore. Up until 30 or 40 years ago, whites and blacks could not marry. So since that’s happening, the “stupid white men” need something to hate and control. Well, I have news for you buddy. Your not God, no matter how much you want to be. So stop the hate.

Floundering with Faith Fish

by Margot Gonzales, entertainment

Oblivious to the cars beside me most of the time, I have no strength to ignore that fish everyone has.  Whether it’s the plain fish, the faith fish, the Jesus fish, or the Darwin fish, I can’t ignore it.  A constant war at the birth of the millennium, I am finding it hard to believe it is anywhere near over.

Tyrants and Tribulations in America

by Jessica Safavimehr, staff writer

Recently a high school social studies teacher in Denver, Colorado compared President George W. Bush to Adolf Hitler.

It Takes a Lot to Not Fight Back...

My Struggle with Being too Nice

by Amelia Gonzales, staff writer

She would tell me that I shouldn’t put up with it, and that if anyone was ever going to hurt me I should hurt him or her back. A couple more times of me coming home in tears finally led to a big red hand print across the girl’s face. That handprint of course was mine. What is weird about the whole incident was that I never felt good about it. I always carried that regret with me every time I would see her throughout high school.

Soulmate or Door Mat?  Respect Yourself, Know the Difference

by Anjuli Blair, editor assistant

here have been such ups and downs. One minute everything is perfect and I'm beginning to feel content, and the next I find that I have to lock the passenger door just to keep myself from jumping out of the car to get away from one of the most difficult moments in my life. Things really do change in a matter of minutes.  And it just isn’t fair; I definitely didn't want it to be that way. 

My Life as a Fatherless Child

by Jennifer Conlee, co-news editor

Growing up without a father is one of the toughest things for a girl.  Growing up not even knowing your father’s hair or eye color or his name, is even tougher.