RNN essential to giving students important information, teachers need to show every day
May 20, 2013
Good morning Raiders, this is ___________ and it’s an A Day. Every morning during second or sixth period a line similar starts Raider Nation News. Unfortunately, not every student gets to experience RNN on a daily basis; some don’t get to see it at all. Some teachers are choosing to not show RNN... Read more »
NOVEL IDEA: Staffers pick their favorite books to dive into this summer
May 10, 2013
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a great read. Instead of being written in chapters, it’s written from the viewpoint of a high school freshman, Charlie, who is writing anonymous letters to the reader about his life. I love this book because it’s... Read more »
Bill Nye makes this staffer a science guy
Joe Amell, Staffer
May 8, 2013
Grade school was such a simple time. No need for solving long math problems, attempting to spell big words and regurgitating “Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492,” but above all… Science was (and still is) serious business. My favorite thing in elementary school was when the teacher would wheel... Read more »
Ginger jokes get old
Bridget O'Malley, Opinion Editor
April 11, 2013
Everybody’s seen the South Park episode portraying that gingers don’t have souls. Since then, that ginger stereotype has skyrocketed into everyday society. While that episode of South Park was funny to most, it sparked a huge movement. November 20 has been deemed as “Kick A Ginger Day,” from... Read more »
Locked out: Staffer shares concerns about locked school gates
Bridget O'Malley, Opinion Editor
February 28, 2013
In the wake of the Sandy Hook, Conn. shooting, the school reassessed its safety procedures and has implemented new policies to better protect students. Unfortunately, these policies are too extreme and could cause issues during other emergencies. As a response to the shooting, teachers are now required... Read more »
Editor reflects on donating blood
Shelly Spencer, Managing Editor
February 26, 2013
As a generally selfish person, I don’t typically opt for anything that will benefit anyone else. I have a tendency to only be motivated by what will benefit me, and if I happen to help someone on the way it’s more of an added bonus then my intention. Although if you asked I would probably tell you... Read more »
Mr. Maroon a chance to entertain, get to know other participants
Zack Short, Staffer
February 26, 2013
Tuba players running around with glow-sticks, Jared Minton playing an “Awwww” original song, a bunch of awful male dancers attempting to booty pop; these are the things that pass for entertainment in the senior guys talen show Mr. Maroon. I had the privilege of participating in this fantastic event,... Read more »
Editor obsesses over annual Girl Scout treats
Rachel Sloan , Co-Editor in Chief
February 18, 2013
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, a phrase I’m sure we’ve all been told at some point. But is that always good? Because I can only buy Girl Scout Cookies once a year and I’m not totally sure if that’s good or not. I suppose it’s good because then I’m not constantly eating them all year... Read more »
Fairy tale stories a romantic delusion
Jariah Johnson, Staffer
February 14, 2013
Cinderella having her glass slipper sliding perfectly on her foot, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty waking up with a magical kiss from Prince Charming, Jasmine riding on a ‘magical carpet’ off into the sunset with her eternal love, Aladdin. Sounds like a really good Valentine’s Day right? Doesn’t... Read more »
Staffer hates Valentine’s Day
Kristin Nicol, Staffer
February 12, 2013
I haven’t just given up on Valentine’s Day, I loathe Valentine’s Day. Since seventh grade, Valentine’s Day has been a horror for me. I’ve begged and pleaded with my mom to just let me stay home on a day as awful as the day of slobbery kisses and heart-shaped chocolate boxes. All through my... Read more »
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