Here’s a reflection: look at your own
May 26, 2010 • written by Randal Walton
Filed under Commentary, Senior Editorial
Everyone tells you that high school exists to “prepare you for life ahead.” But, I completely disagree. “Life ahead” doesn’t actually start until after college. At least, professional life; on the issue of social life, that starts now. However, I think that there’s another reason why high... Read more »
The Real World: Post East Meck
May 26, 2010 • written by Gabby Reed
Filed under Commentary, Senior Editorial
As I write this, I have 38 days remaining until high school graduation and—as I like to melodramatically refer to it in my mind—the end of an era. Undoubtedly, I will be grateful to desert my daily weekday routine of 6:25 wakeup, scrounging together a lunch, and getting out... Read more »
Let’s get things straight
May 14, 2010 • written by Melissa Rhoad
Filed under Commentary, Senior Editorial
Senior year is supposed to be some kind of big revelation of what you are going to do for the rest of your life. Finding out where you are going to college for the next four years and what you are planning on majoring in basically determines what you will be doing with your future. Unfortunately, even... Read more »
Not the end, but a new beginning
May 14, 2010 • written by Meagan Carpenter
Filed under Commentary, Senior Editorial
“We prayed for its quick delivery, crossed days off our calendars, counted hours, minutes, and seconds, and now that it’s here, I’m sorry it is because it means leaving friends who inspire me and teachers who have been my mentors – so many people who have shaped my life and my fellow... Read more »
High school – preparation for real life
May 14, 2010 • written by Courtney McClure
Filed under Commentary, Senior Editorial
Coming into this environment was initially nerve-wracking and scary. The people would be different, the “big, bad” upperclassmen would be torturous, and the teachers would be hard-hitting dictators. I was growing up, and I knew the world, or at least school, would show no mercy. Nevertheless, in... Read more »
New Technology, New Problems
February 23, 2010 • written by Coutney McClure
Filed under Commentary
Social networks are becoming embedded in the stage of adolescence. As more and more teenagers latch on to this growing trend, postings on Myspace and Facebook have become reasons for school suspension or even denial from certain colleges and employment opportunities. Not surprisingly, students do not... Read more »
Don’t let them fool you: Reality TV Exposed
February 19, 2010 • written by Melissa Rhoad
Filed under Commentary
Reality TV (which is in itself an oxymoron, isn’t it?) is becoming increasingly popular. One only has to watch these shows for a few moments to see the obvious: they are mostly featuring, and therefore promoting, the most ill-mannered of human behaviors. Unfortunately, many teens of our generation... Read more »
“Twilight”: Both sides weigh in
December 18, 2009 • written by Laura Carroll
Filed under Commentary, Entertainment
“Twilight”, rightly interpreted, is message of true love He was the love of your life, your destiny. The two of you shared a relationship straight out of the mind of Jane Austen. But, because of situations directly related to the type of person you loved, there was no other choice, he had... Read more »
Feminism takes on personal meaning
December 18, 2009 • written by Gabriela Reed
Filed under Commentary
I don’t remember when I realized that, to many, the word “feminist” is closer to an insult than a compliment. But I do know that I was worried. Moreover, I was concerned that, in spite of calling myself a feminist, I was unsure of exactly how to elucidate the term. Only now, with the calm afforded... Read more »
Keep East Meck Strong!
October 19, 2009 • written by Board Editorial
Filed under Commentary
As the school board prepares to make a decision on November 10th, the issue at hand is not about the boundaries between East Meck and Myers Park, it’s whether the board wants to keep East Meck strong. We believe the school board must take action or the school will face its greatest test that could... Read more »
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