November 3, 2006 -Vol. 35 Issue 4
Editorial: Commercials cause annoyance
By Haley Huffman, jr.
For the Editorial Board
Upcoming elections are causing political commercials to invade
our televisions. When trying to watch a show or game on TV, many people often
end up flipping through channels during commercial time to try to avoid all
the politicians.
Political candidates campaign on television all the time. However, it seems
like most commercials lately only tell about everything that is wrong with
their opponent’s views or past records. They tell us why we should not
vote for other competitors.
However, politicians do not spend as much time telling us what they have to
offer and why they should be elected.
If the only thing that is always seen on television is political advertising,
especially negative ads, then people are going to get annoyed. It may even
lead to a time when people do not even care about the election anymore because
they are tired of hearing about it all the time.
Cartoon by Haley Huffman
Although we as an editorial board see the need for campaigning,
we believe some politicians go overboard with negative ads. Politicians make
fun of each other on television instead of telling their own views. This can
get old and cause apathy among many voters.
We believe politicians need to express their own views. They should tell people
what they are going to do and what they are planning to change instead of
focusing on the opponent’s downfalls.
The use of television can get messages out to just about everyone. Politicians
need to use that to their advantage. Voters watching television should be
told what they really need to know about a candidate instead of the opponent
Voters need to be educated about the issues because the victors in the elections
will affect everyone’s life. People need to know the facts and whose
views will benefit them the most. When politicians state their opinions about
the people running against them, people are not learning the facts about each
individual competitor.
Since negative political advertisements seem to be here to stay, voters need
to take it upon themselves to get information from other sources in order
to make the best decision about the voting rights.
Take advantage of voting
opportunity (Pro)
By Katie Hauser, sr.
Editor-in-chief
Americans, whether they know it or not, are able to participate
in a rare event this month. All citizens over the age of 18 will be able to
elect governmental leaders and vote on various other issues at the polls.
Few of the world’s citizens have that opportunity.
All Americans who can, should take advantage of their right to vote. America’s
founding fathers wanted the people to have a voice in government and voting
is a great way to do just that.
Some believe that one vote does not make a difference. While that may be true
in some instances, other races come down to the wire and candidates only win
by a slight margin. Also, if several people believe this, then that adds up
to a lot of voices that are not heard.
Voting is a fundamental right for all Americans. If people are
unhappy with the way things are going on in their city, state, or country,
they have the power to strip leaders of power in some states or to simply
not reelect those officials whom they do not like.
If citizens ignore this right, then they cannot change the way the government
is run. They become bystanders, and while the country will go on without their
input, it will not be their country anymore because they will have no say
in what is going on.
Although I am not old enough to vote in the upcoming election, I plan to vote
when I do turn 18 years old. The ability to vote is important to me because
I realize that being able to influence the way the government makes decisions
is something that should not be taken lightly. All Americans should vote every
chance they get so they can be sure to have a say in who gets into office
and what decisions are made.
Impact of voting questioned (Con)
By Dustin Corban, sr.
Graphics Editor
Elections are coming up in the near future, and I feel as
though voting is a waste of time. However, I do understand that my views
of elections are completely different from those of the politically correct.
My feelings toward elections are that their usefulness depends on the level
they affect. At the local and state level, the views of the people are more
recognized and supported by politicians. On the contrary, it seems like
politicians at the national level often disregard many of the views of the
people that they are supposed to represent.
Not everyone agrees with my perspective on this subject, and
that is okay. Many believe that their vote makes a difference in our local,
state, and national government, and maybe they can have a say in who gets
elected. But that does not mean the elected person will vote how someone
intended them to all the time. For example, some politicians may vote according
to their own agenda or to go along with lobbyists instead of upholding the
views of the constituents who elected them.
Elections to me also mean choosing a side between the Democrat and Republican
parties. The only problem with this is that I agree with views from both
sides, and I disapprove with some from both sides also. Knowing this, it
is hard for me to justify voting for someone based solely on the political
party they are associated with when I do not necessarily agree with all
of their views.
This is especially true when the majority of the campaigning that takes
place is spent degrading opponents instead of informing people of possible
intentions following being elected.
By the time I am able to vote, I will probably have changed my views at
least a dozen times in both directions. I understand that elections can
change many things within a town or state. However, I feel that voting is
something that is optional, not a necessity.
Review: Stewart’s
Cafe hits Humboldt
By Michaela Myer, sr.
Sports Editor
On Oct. 4, a new restaurant named Stewart’s Café
opened in Humboldt. It is located where the old Corner Post was.
I ate there on Oct. 14 in the evening with my family. I felt the experience
was enjoyable. The atmosphere there was very welcoming. As soon as we walked
in, we were greeted with a warm, “Hello. How are you?”
After we were seated, someone came around quickly to take our order. The server
was willing to explain things on the menu that were unclear and also estimated
how long it would take for us to receive our food as well.
Even though the wait for our food was longer than I expected for a couple
hamburgers, chicken strips, and chicken fried steak, once we got our food,
it was very tasty, and I enjoyed it.
Another thing that I thought was good about the restaurant was the pricing
of the food and drinks.
Everything was pretty well priced for the quality and the amount of food received.
The employees were friendly and attended to the costumers well.
The only thing I would change is the amount of time it took to get our food,
but maybe this was because the restaurant was still new, and they were fairly
busy.
Overall, I was very pleased with Stewart’s Café. I would recommend
people to eat at Stewart’s Café because it was a very nice experience
and a good meal.
Cub Voices
Will you exercise your right to vote?
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Josh Honas, sr., “Yes, I
plan on exercising my right to vote; I have been well informed about
the candidates, and I believe I can make a good decision.” |
Alana Heisler, jr., “Yes,
I will vote; I want to have a tiny part in deciding who runs our nation.” |
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Andrew Whitaker, so., “Yes,
I will vote because it must be important if all the women and people
of a different race fought so hard for their right to vote.” |
Darylann Krokstrom,
fr., “No, I probably will not vote because I do not think
my vote will change the results of it [the elections].”
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Richard Weilert, |
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