September 14, 2007 -Vol. 36 Issue 1
Back to School
By Haley Huffman, sr.
Editor-in-chief
Starting a new school year may require a slight or dramatic
change from the acquired “summer mode” teenagers have easily
gotten used to in the three months prior to the new school year. It is time
for students to start getting to bed on time, as well as waking up early
in order to arrive to school in a punctual manner. Adequate amounts of sleep
habitually help students stay focused throughout the school day.
It is important for students to keep in mind that grades are going to remain
a top priority throughout the entire school year.
Slacking off is not an acceptable
excuse for poor grades. As the year goes on, slacking off may become more prevalent.
However, it is very important to keep on top of things.
Cartoon by Bethany Wolverton
Seniors
may get caught up with graduation and getting themselves ready for it, but
they must also keep in mind that their grades and classes are
still important
until the end of the year, which may come rather quickly for them.
High school seems to go by so fast. Many students do not realize this until
it is too late. It is important for students to make the most of their time
in high
school. Some students just want to get the year over with, but many people
look back at their high school years when they get older.
Teenagers will make more memories in high school than they realize right now.
It is important to stay involved and keep motivated throughout the school year.
The friends and fellow students that teenagers see nearly every day at school
may not be around to see very much, if at all, after they graduate.
Looking presentable, while earning high marks
By Bailey Myers, jr.
Advertising Manager
High School, for many students, is a chance to show off new
styles and trends. This is considered motivation for some and provides them
with a reason to enjoy coming to school.
Some high school students like to sleep in as long as possible and give themselves
just enough time to shower and throw something on in the mornings.
Many, however, prefer to wake up with plenty of time to decide on a well-put
together outfit to wear. This decision to improve their outward appearance
does help to change some people’s first opinions.
Dressing nice shows a lot of positive things about a person. It shows that
they put thought and care into everything they do, and that they are willing
to go the extra mile to do and look their best.
People who dress down might send the message that they are lazy and sloppy.
Therefore, it is always a good idea to dress nice when trying to make a
good impression, especially in special cases such as a job interview.
Employers always look for employees who appear to be a hard worker and
look professional. Dressing nice shows both of these desirable characteristics.
The clothes a person wears also shows a lot about who they are and is a
great way to express feelings and personality.
Using different styles is also an outlet of creativity for many students.
By doing different hairstyles and make-up students can show their skills.
Forget looks, get things
done
By Emily Hauser, sr.
Photo Editor
While basic hygiene should never be neglected, taking excessive
care over appearance can be just as distracting as someone with bad shower
habits.
Five years from now, clothes and make-up are not going to be a prominent
memory as much as how someone acted or how involved he or she was. The
halls of high school are never going to be as fashion-concious as a New
York show, despite how critical high school students tend to be.
Attention to looks and adhering to fads seem important to some, but do
not mean nearly as much as the education experience students receive while
in high school.
Spending an hour or more before school styling hair or choosing clothes
seems excessive, and students could instead use the time to sleep.
Renewing make-up during class is not only discourteous to the teacher
and other students, but also distracts the student in question from doing
their
work. Make-up should be put on in the morning, and in the morning only.
Buying clothes just because they were featured in a magazine or because
they are considered the cool thing for the week is an example of a naive
person with bad budgeting skills; styles change so often that soon more
clothes will be needed about a month later.
In the end, appearance does not matter as long as that person is clean,
dressed appropriately, and is ready to learn.
At the movies
Showtimes
for Sept. 14
Information compiled by
Michelle Sollars, sr.
From www.bbtheatres.com
Roxy Cinema 4 Chanute |
Sterling Six Cinemas Iola |
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Halloween (R) 4:05, 7:05, 9:30 Balls of Fury (PG-13) 4:35, 6:45, 9:00 Superbad (R) 4:25, 7:10, 9:40 No Reservations (PG) 4:00, 7:00, 9:35 |
3:10 to Yuma (R) 4:10, 6:55, 9:25 Halloween (R) 4:05, 7:05, 9:30 Balls of Fury (PG-13) 4:35, 6:45, 9:00 |
The Nanny Diaries (PG-13) 3:55, 6:50, 9:15 Rush Hour 3 (PG-13) 4:40, 7:25, 9:35 The Bourne Ultimatum (PG-13) 4:15, 7:00, 9:25 |
Cub Voices
What was the highlight of your summer?
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Sherryl Scovill, fr. "The
best thing I did this summer was talking with my friends on the phone."
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Melany Megenity, Sr."The
best thing about this summer was knowing that I could relax
because it's my senior year, and it won't be stressful."
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Scott Sollars, jr. "The highlight
of my summer would definately have to be when I bought my bearded dragon
because
when he eats; he attacks his food, and it is really cool to watch."
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Jacob Manbeck, so. "When
I went to Cozumel with my family."
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Hailey Schoendaller, English Teacher, "I
celebrated my 30th birthday, with a group |
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