Friends, memories create unforgettable times

by Caroline Basile, editor-in-chief

Nothing really matters to me," – Queen - "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Goodbyes are not easy for some people. Others know exactly what they would want to say. I am not quite sure actually, so I guess I'm in the middle.

Dramatic changes from words of wisdom to peers

by Cody Barron, staff writer

As I find myself writing somewhere other than the ‘Sports’ section of the Plainsman Press for only the second time in my tenure on the newspaper staff, I must bid farewell to the publication that has been a large part of my college career thus far.

Working class abused dogs of America

by Daniel Clayton, opinion editor

Higher taxes. Pork-laden legislation. Inadequate governmental representation. A government stronger than her people. These are the cries of the working class American.

My parents bred Old English Mastiffs in my youth. Old English Mastiffs are one of the largest breeds of dogs. They have very large litters, usually consisting of 10 to 12 pups. Each pup is worth around $800, unless the purchaser wants the pick of the litter, which can usually run

Bigotry toward president-elect unacceptable

by Thomas Mooney, staff writer

The United States recently witnessed one of the greatest moments in our history as a nation.

Democrat nominee Senator Barack Obama defeated Republican nominee Senator John McCain on Nov. 4.

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Quinceneras losing value to materialism

by Lisa Hernandez, staff writer

 Quinceneras are supposed to be one of the most important celebrations in a young girl's life, but some people miss the point.

The Quince, as well as a Sweet 16, is a symbol of a young girl becoming a woman. It is a day that focuses strictly on the journey the young girl goes through before she is presented to the world as a woman.

Farewell to great friends

by Britni Palomino, staff writer

So this isn’t my farewell from the newspaper, but it is a farewell to three of my great friends who I’ve met on the newspaper and have become like family to me.

Christmas missing true spirit of holiday

by Lisa Hernandez, staff writer

Working at Walgreens, I get my fair share of Christmas spirit as early as August.

But what really bugs me about that is the fact that it seems that Christmas spirit is lacking one very important element, spirit.

TV shows banned for negative impact

by Tausha Rosen, staff writer

Censorship has become a topic that appears more and more frequently in the news.

Television shows are constantly looking for new ways to increase their number of viewers. The way they do this is by showing more PG-13 and R-rated topics on air.

Unsolved mysteries hidden in dreams

by Lyndsey Wolf, staff writer

Dreams are more than unconscious thoughts that stream through our minds while we’re sleeping.

They are “windows to the soul,” claims Dr. Charles McPhee, host of the nationally syndicated “Dream Doctor Radio Show.”  Most of us forget our dreams when we open our eyes in the morning. Everyone dreams. When you wake up in the morning, sit there and get in touch with your inner thoughts and emotions.