Students raise money for research
By EMILY O’LOANE At Relay for Life events held across the country, members of the community have the chance to celebrate survivors, remember lost loved ones and raise money for…
U.S. needs to help itself first
By JESSICA MCCOY The United States has always prided itself on the work it has done in aiding others, but there comes a time when enough is enough. As a…
Senior exhibits model behavior
Public opinion is what inspired senior Justin Townes to become a model. Not only did Townes feel driven by his peer’s comments and suggestions that told him he had the…
‘Tea’nacious party protests for change
As a result of a declining economy and the election of Barack Obama, a series of political protests organized by Tea Party activists are popping up across the nation.
Letter from the Editor: Students volunteer time and effort outside of class
By EMILY O'LOANE For the majority of high school students, there just never seems to be enough time in one day. Students spend seven hours a day, five days a…
Four earn school, county recognition
Ron Borgon, Boone High School Teacher of the Year Ron Borgon is one of the deaf and hard of hearing teachers on campus. Borgon was nominated and elected by his…
Our View: Lack of ethics brings shady future
Adults have often viewed teenagers as rebellious and morally questionable. So, it is no surprise that a study by the Josephson Institute shows a new generation of teens as ethically…
Credit card ban prevents pressured futures
By DAVID MATTESON Debt. The word itself is scary, but the concept behind it is even more frightening.
Needy people are more important than economic security
By JONATHAN WARREN In the past few years, the United States foreign aid policy has come under fire. Seen as a financial drain during America’s own recession, people believe that…
Legalization has damaging results for users
By TYLER PATRICK Sitting in the back seat of a van, several people crowd together to smoke marijuana. This was the ‘cool’ thing to do in the 1970’s and still…