February 9, 2007 Vol. 35 Issue 8
Editorial: Distance requires maturity
By Melany Megenity, jr.
for the Editorial Board
With more and more teens dating, relationships can become extremely
complicated. One possible setback for a teenage relationship is distance
dating.
In small towns, everybody knows everyone; because of this, many teenagers
would rather go away from their hometown to find someone that they do not
see every day. Dating outside of the people teens grow up around can bring
great conflict, however. It is like reaching into a black trash bag; a person
never knows what he or she is going to gain from the experience.
Just like this analogy, when dating outside of a person’s safety zone,
he or she might not know their significant other’s true personality.
When people feel confident that they know the person they are dating well
enough, the relationship could be strong. However, the distance between the
pair can cause its own problems.
Cartoon by Haley Huffman
Miles separating the two can make people question
the relationship. This could be because they do not get to see their significant
other as much
as
they would like, if at all. Not being able to make daily contact with a person’s
significant other can also lead to doubts of being faithful. For example,
many teens believe they can get away with cheating because their boyfriend
or girlfriend is so far away; the statement “they will never find out” is
constantly running through their teenage hormone stricken mind.
Even if there are no reasons to suspect something is going on, teens always
have questions in mind such as, “Am I being cheated on?” The
Editorial Board realizes that these questions can arise even if the relationship
is not distant, but the extra miles can make them stronger.
Some students might say to just rule out the temptations and ban long distance
relationships. Still, in some cases, teens have determination that can carry
them a long way in a relationship.
As long as there is devotion in the relationship and there are no temptations
of cheating, then all is well. However, how often are the two people in a
teenage relationship truly devoted to each other? A lot of times they are
not mature enough to handle this kind of commitment.
In the end, people who choose to be in long distance relationships should
remember that no matter what they do, it is still a small world.
Traditional dating suggested (Pro)
By Bethany Wolverton, jr.
Reporter/Photographer
While two people are out enjoying their first date together,
they are often just getting to know each other. Imagine a couple that has
finally finished their dinner and are having a great time conversing. All
at once, the waiter brings the check, and an awkward silence comes over both
of them. The dreaded, sometimes date ruining, question pops up. Who will
pay?
When dating, the male should always pay at the beginning of the relationship.
It is obviously the normal and proper thing to do. It has always been a tradition
for the guy to ask the girl on a date, therefore he should be the one to
plan what the activities for the night will be and pay for any costs that
may come up. Other traditions include opening doors, pulling out chairs,
and handing over his coat when she is cold.
These common actions are also the best gentleman like ways
to approach a possible long-term relationship. When the guy pays for the
date, it reveals
great boyfriend
qualities such as responsibility, politeness, and respect.
Most girls are attracted to a guy who will treat them well; it is not very
pleasing when a guy invites a girl out to eat and asks how much of the check
she will
cover. Girls find well-prepared guys to have that sort of handsome quality;
most guys who have this are more likely to be invited on a second date.
The beginning of a relationship is critical, so guys should be sure to start
it off right and pay for the first few dates.
Couples
should split costs (Con)
By Deron Owens, so.
Reporter/Photographer
Traditionally, men pay for the expenses on a date because
it is considered to be the proper thing to do, but as a new century arises,
new options have been offered.
For example, women can pay for the expenses or the couple could split the cost.
It is only fair when going on the date that each person pitches in for his or
her own cost. Since women are now considered equal to men, they should pay for
the date, to make up for the times of making the guys pay.
One person is not going to enjoy paying each and every time the couple goes.
Paying all the time can be a strain on a person’s wallet. After all, being
a couple is a two person effort.
In
my opinion, the tradition of the man paying for the date has been going
on for way too long, and it is definitely time to put that tradition
to rest. Future
generations should not feel the pressure of the man always having to pay.
Men in our generation are feeling the pressure to pay mainly because
we are told
that it was the right thing to do, but now we are all learning that it is
not necessarily true.
Before going on the date, I think the couple should discuss who is going
to pay. If they do not discuss it, I think each person should bring some
money
that way
they can split the cost, and there will be no confusion to who will be paying
for the entire thing.
I just do not understand why just the male or female should pay over the
other one. I am sure a lot of men agree that having the men always paying
for the
dates is getting old.
Review: Bistro 812 opens
on Bridge Street
By Katie Hauser, sr.
Editor-in-Chief
Many couples like to enjoy an evening out and like to dine
at a restaurant. Couples can have problems finding or agreeing on a place
to eat. My boyfriend and I often face that dilemma, but we both agreed to
try out Bistro 812 and both enjoyed the experience.
One thing that I found special about Bistro 812 was the atmosphere. The lighting
was dimmer than in most restaurants and candles were lit on the table. This
made it seem like a romantic meal for just the two of us.
The restaurant was fairly quiet even with other groups eating, so that made
it seem even more private.
The menu is somewhat limited, but what is on the menu all sounded delicious.
I eventually decided to get the chicken parmigiana and my boyfriend ordered
the chicken fried steak.
The meals looked pleasing, and we both enjoyed our entree. I could not finish
my dinner, so I took the leftovers home. When I got home, my family ate my
leftovers in about 15 minutes, and they also agreed with me that is was delicious.
Entree prices are a little high if people are not prepared for them. The
prices range from about $10.00 to $20.00. I thought the prices were actually
pretty reasonable considering the size of the portions and the fact that
soup or salad is included with the entree. My Caesar salad was the perfect
appetizer before my meal.
I loved eating at Bistro 812 and believe other people would enjoy it as well.
To some high school students, it may seem like a restaurant for older people,
but I think teenagers would enjoy it if they were looking for a great tasting
meal with the company of family or a significant other.
With Valentines’ Day approaching and Prom after that, reservations
at Bistro 812 would be a great way to celebrate. I believe that many couples
would enjoy the restaurant just like my boyfriend and I did.
Who should pay on a date? Why?
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Josh Gillespie, sr., “I
feel that the person who asks to go on the date should have to pay
on the date.”
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Shaela Anderson, jr., “I
think that it depends on who asks the other person out. If the guy
asks then he should definitely pay and vise versa.”
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Alana Kinzle, so., “A guy
should pay for everything on the date no matter what. It is not the
girls place to have to pay for the date she was probably asked to go
on from the guy.”
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Chris Coronado,
fr., “I think the man should pay on the date whether
or not he is asked or he asks because it would be the mannerly
thing to do.”
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Rob Myers, Math teacher, “The guy should pay. Tradition has always been for the guy to pay, so we should stick with what works.” |
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