May 10, 2006 Vol. 34 Issue 14
Editorial: Another year has passed for Tracks
By: Katie Hauser, jr.
For the Editorial Board
It is almost impossible to believe that this is the fourteenth issue of the CubTracks. That means that the year is almost at an end and this is the last issue that this group of editors, reporters, and ad designers will put out.
Throughout the school year, we as editors have worked to bring everyone each issue of the paper. Now, as the last issue is laid out, published, and read, it is a bittersweet time. This issue is the culmination of our year’s work, and after this issue is finished, we have nothing to do but prepare for next year.
Cartoon by Haley Huffman
The school year has gone quickly once again, and we have tried
our best to keep up with everyone throughout the year. Students at Humboldt
are very
involved and many organizations have been busy all year. While covering all
the activities has been a challenge, we have done our best to rise to the
occasion.
Now, as summer nears, we are all struck with spring fever, so it may be a
good thing that this is the last issue. Still, it is sad to think that once
this issue has been read, it will be the end of this unique staff. We will
all leave school for the summer, and some of us will not be back to work
on the paper next year. We have had this last issue for one more time to
work together to make the paper the best it can be before we are all separated.
One of the best things about spending all of our time working to bring everyone
this paper is all the memories we have made. It is practically impossible
to compile the schools’ memories without making our own that will last
for years to come. We can only hope that some of our readers have created
memories through us as well.
Some of us will be back to continue bringing the paper to its readers next
year, and we will continue to teach others in the tradition of our paper
so that it will always be something all the editors can be proud of.
Although we have to say goodbye for this year, we hope that everyone has
enjoyed the work we have done. We wish everyone a safe summer until next
year’s staff starts working on the paper next fall.
Staying active benefits
students (pro)
By: Blair Umholtz, sr.
Ad Manager
Many people may believe that the best way to spend their summer
would be to remain lazy and to relax. Such habits may hurt students in the
end. Students can become accustomed to late nights, late mornings, and laying
around all day, and they may drag their feet more than ever when school starts
again.
During the summer, the most fulfilling way to spend time is to be active.
Though some may not realize it, there are many summer activities that offer
students such opportunities.
Clubs and organizations that students are involved in outside
of school often continue throughout the summer. Some organizations even offer
summer camps
and day camps to students. Camps offer learning experiences and activities
to make sure the campers’ time is both enjoyable and educational.
Summer sports give students the chance to stay competitive and active. This
allows students to prepare themselves for the sports that they may participate
in during the school year.
Local dance studios are also busy, preparing for their recitals during the
early months of the season. Some studios even continue performing, traveling
to competitions and conventions located in various locations during the summer.
Taking up a part-time summer job is another choice. Not only are students
doing something constructive with their time, but they also receive a well-earned
paycheck. This gives students another chance to practice responsibility.
Perhaps they can use the payments as gas or weekly spending money. They can
work toward a goal of their choice, such as saving money for a future car,
college, or other various items. Either way, the student is still working
hard.
With such a large amount of spare time, summer is a great opportunity for
students to learn new hobbies or continue with hobbies that they lacked time
for previously. Whatever the case, the variety of hobbies available to students
is without a limit.
By maintaining a constant schedule of activities during the summer, students
are healthier and can keep themselves in shape. Students have the opportunity
to earn money and naturally become happier with the aid of exercise. For
these reasons, students need to stay motivated, because they will thank themselves
in the end.
Relaxing is best summer
option (con)
By: Amber Ysusi, so.
Ad Designers
Summer should be a time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the
weather. However, a lot of kids have chores and jobs to do that require
waking up early and not being able to fully take advantage of the summer.
During the summer, kids should be able to sleep in late, relax, and hang
out with their friends and family members instead of having to wake up
early and work. Students find ways to keep themselves motivated throughout
the whole school year, so summer should be their break from everything
and their time to sit around and be lazy.
Within a couple months, students will have to return to school
and start homework and tests all over again, so during their break they
should take
advantage of the free time and go on vacation or just hang out around the
house.
Summer jobs and household chores can consume a person’s complete
summer pretty quickly. When students get older, most of them will have
jobs that require them to work all year long. So while they are young and
have the chance, they should fully take advantage of the summer time. After
all, summer breaks will not be around forever.
The weather is warm and relaxing and everything about the summer makes
people want to be lazy and not stressed out. Everyone should just relax
and enjoy the nice weather because soon it will start to cool down. Once
school starts again, students will no longer have the chance to go out
and do something in the warm weather until next year comes around.
People often take summer for granted, and they should learn to enjoy themselves
more. With everyone’s busy schedules they hardly leave any time to
have fun and go out in the warm weather. They should find time to enjoy
the weather and all of the activities that take place during the summer
and stop stressing out about their busy lives. Summer should be about relaxing
and everyone just being lazy and having fun. Working year-round and being
busy no matter what the season can wait a few more years for most students.
Review: Game shows found on Internet now
By: Phillip Vernon, so.
News Editor
The Internet has become a very popular item in a very short
amount of time. Some people may ask, “What can you do on the Internet
that you cannot do out of a book?” One thing that can be done, and
that also has become very popular, is the playing of games. It is impossible
to get onto the Internet and not be tantalized by the vast variety of them.
Some of these new popular games include television shows such as NBC’s, ‘Deal
or No Deal.’ Another includes a mocking of ABC’s, ‘Who
Wants To Be A Millionaire,’ only the game is titled ‘Win A Million.’ Many
of these games can be found on the host show’s website. For example, ‘Deal
or No Deal’ is found on www.nbc.com. However, the game ‘Win A
Million’ can be found at www.ebaumsworld.com.
Many different games test different skills that the player needs to win.
For example, the game ‘Win A Million’ deals with the player’s
knowledge of varying subjects, while the game ‘Deal or No Deal’ completely
deals with the players luck. Absolutely no skill is involved in playing ‘Deal
or No Deal’ on the Internet, which is exactly like the television show.
It seems that these days the popular Internet games are the ones that mock
or imitate popular television shows. Other games like these include ‘Wheel
of Fortune,’ a game off of the television show of the same name.
The only difference between the television show and the actual game is the
absence of the television show host on the Internet game and money. Absolutely
no hosts appear on any of the games listed in this story. For some, this
may be disappointing that a poorly animated figure does not show up on their
computer screen, while others may not even care. The showing of a host on
the game can make it more realistic and fun for the player.
As players often are by themselves in a quiet room, the games can also lose
the drama that the television shows are famous for, but they are still good
substitutes.
What do you plan on doing this summer?
 Nate Barlett, fr., “I plan to work hard for next football season.” |
 Joey Leroy, so., “I am going to sit on the couch all summer long and watch cartoons or go to Texas.” |
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