What the Duggar?

Sydney Schoen, Co-Veiwpoint Editor
November 30, 2012
Filed under Viewpoint

Duggar (i.e. Duggaring): – verb 1. not having/wanting a boyfriend until ready for marriage 2. no kissing until marriage 3. and/or the act of fruitfully multiplying Ex: She’s going to Duggar her way through high school per her parent’s wishes. – noun 1. not having/wanting a boyfriend until... Read more »

Summer’s what you make it

Sydney Schoen, Viewpoint Editor
August 21, 2012
Filed under Viewpoint

Every summer I pout. Picture a 2-year-old toddler who’s just been refused Juicy Juice because she’s already had two sippy cups of it. Cue a quivering, overturned lip, and you’d be able to paint an almost identical caricature of me during the first week of June. This sure sign of teenage angst... Read more »

Sophomore first to win prestigious award

Sydney Schoen, Staff Writer
April 2, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

Sophomore Chau Dong was presented with the “Walter Hurst Sophomore of the Year Scholarship,” or “Sophomore of the Year Award,” on March 6. There, campus administrators watched as she was awarded a $600 scholarship and a plaque. Dong was selected the winner out of some 500 prospects living in... Read more »

Did you see that?

Sydney Schoen, Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
Filed under Entertainment

I have never been one to spend an obsessive amount of time on YouTube to find the next best video of a cat playing the piano, dog singing the “National Anthem,” or horrible parody of a Katy Perry song sung by a three-year-old. I’ve just never been able to scour through millions of videos at a time... Read more »

Moment of silence isn’t silent anymore

Sydney Schoen, Staff Writer
February 23, 2012
Filed under Top Stories, Viewpoint

It’s the same thing every morning. “Now, it’s time for the pledge. Please stand.” We all stand, half-heartedly placing our right hand over our heart. It may look like we’re at attention, but we’re stealing glances at our friends, mouthing words. “Now, it’s time for the Texas... Read more »

Hot Links for television lovers

Sydney Schoen, Staff Writer
January 25, 2012
Filed under Entertainment

Every adolescent’s life seems to be centered around television. Series like Jersey Shore, The Real Housewives, and The Bachelor have all become household names. Below are a few websites to keep you up to date with the latest twists on your favorite TV shows. www.hulu.com Missed a show? Did your... Read more »

In the swing of things

Sydney Schoen, Staff Writer
January 12, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

She crouches, club in hand, as she attempts to line up her shot. Sweat beads begin to form at the top of her forehead from the sting of the afternoon heat, but she can’t let it phase her. She places the ball onto the tee, takes a few practice swings, and then drives it. One Payne Stewart-esque victory... Read more »

Struggle to fit in

Sydney Schoen, Staff Writer
November 9, 2011
Filed under Top Stories, Viewpoint

I looked in the mirror and winced. The new outfit, bought entirely from Hollister, wasn’t working the same magic on me as it did on the other kids at school. I closed my eyes tight, pursed my lips, and prayed that when I opened my eyes, my idea of beauty would be staring back. I looked in the... Read more »

Websites for music lovers

Sydney Schoen, Staff Writer
October 21, 2011
Filed under Entertainment

Music is a huge part of our culture. With many shows that help people pursue their musical dreams, it’s hard to keep up with who’s the best. Here are some websites that can help you keep up with the latest news on your favorite artists, information on upcoming festivals, and help you to find the... Read more »

Music can greatly impact mood

Sydney Schoen, Staff writer
October 3, 2011
Filed under Feature, Top Stories

Music seems to be every teenager’s fuel for getting by. With anthems of love woes, partying, backstabbing, and people that just don’t understand, music was practically created for the crazy hormonal beings that are teenagers. However, not all music was, and is, created to benefit the youth of today,... Read more »

Nix dishes on kids, singing in the shower, and Spongebob

Sydney Schoen
October 3, 2011
Filed under Feature

Mrs. Jackie Nix: liked by few, loved by fewer, and feared by all. Yet students can’t seem to get enough of her. The 10th grade STEM Geometry and Algebra II teacher, answers some interesting questions to help us get to know her a little bit better. Sydney [S]: What’s it like to have twins? Nix... Read more »

“Arsenic and Old Lace” auditions continue Tuesday

Sydney Schoen, Staff Writer
September 12, 2011
Filed under News

The theater department is seeking all hard workers and thespian lovers. The auditions for the Tiger Theatre Company’s first production of the school year, “Arsenic and Old Lace”, will continue Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Sullivan Performing Arts Center. This classic play takes place in 1940s... Read more »

You might be a Harry Potter fan if…

Sydney Schoen, Staff Writer
August 23, 2011
Filed under Entertainment

In honor of the end of such a huge cultural phenomenon, here’s a Harry Potter quiz to celebrate the conclusion of an era. YOU MIGHT BE A HARRY POTTER FAN… If you answer these questions correctly. 1. Harry Potter is… A. That weird kid that sits behind you in Algebra. B. A person in one... Read more »