October 12, 2007 -Vol. 36 Issue 3
safe time for all
By Alexis Hosack, so.,
for the editorial board
To many children and teenagers, Halloween is like Christmas
in October. Only they have to go door to door to gather their “presents,” and
decorations are much spookier. Stores like Wal-Mart draw in huge profits
by selling items such as costumes, Halloween decorations, and candy.
It is okay for teenagers to go trick-or-treating, but it is important for
them to keep safety in mind while they are out and about. Many teenagers
may feel that Halloween safety rules are just for little kids, but even the
silliest of Halloween safety tips can save a teenager’s life while
they are trick-or-treating.
It is always a good idea to go door-to-door in pairs or small groups. Using
the buddy-system ensures that if something happens to one person, someone
else can go for help. However, going in an enormous group can make it easier
to lose someone.
Cartoon by Bethany Wolverton
A cell phone can also be a lifesaver, whether
the teenager carrying it becomes lost, stranded, or worse. It also pays
to make plans before Halloween. Planning
things like a trick-or-treat route can help teens stay on top of any situation
that comes their way.
Checking candy may seem like a useless precaution, but it really does help.
The candy could be contaminated with mold or any other foreign substance
harmful to the human body.
The most important part of a safe Halloween is displaying common sense. If
going to a friend’s house or a party, teenagers should let their parent’s
know where they are going and whether or not there will be adult supervision.
Having fun and being safe is what Halloween is all about.
Pro: Age irrelevant factor when Trick-or-Treating
By Seth Morton, sr.
Reporter
It is Halloween once again, the time that dentists all
across America enjoy immensely. All types of witches, goblins, and mutants
fill the streets.
My question is: why do not more adolescents dress up and go out to enjoy
the chilly air and moon’s despair?
Maybe it is because they can not decide between Spiderman and Mr. Magoo.
An almond allergy may be holding most of us teenagers back.
I am going out on a limb here, but I believe that most do not celebrate the
holiday because they could care less about the holiday season.
Has life become so overwhelming that we forget the simple things? Do our jobs,
friends, and extra-curricular activities hold us back from grabbing handfuls
of treats for little or no display of tricks?
I do not think that children should receive all of the candy, let alone have
all of the fun. Like my mother once said over a thousand times, “Stay young
for as long as you can, for you’ll be old for the rest of your life.”
I thoroughly believe that the youth of the nation has drifted into a slump and
are in some great need to actually lighten up a little. Have we all been in a
race for so long to grow up that we forgot the fundamentals of fun?
Maybe, and how big of a maybe shall this be, we should all dress up, and terrorize
the streets. Long live All Hallow’s Eve, may the spirit of the Great Pumpkin
roam!
By Haley Huffman, sr.
Editor-in-Chief
Halloween is a holiday that can be enjoyable to people
of all ages. However, trick-or-treating should be reserved more for younger
children only. Teenagers should give up and just let the little kids go
out and get the candy.
Teenagers are still encouraged to dress up for Halloween if they wish.
However, it is more appropriate for them to dress up and hand out candy
for the kids, or dress up to take younger siblings or children around to
trick-or-treat instead of doing the actual trick-or-treating themselves
and hogging all of the candy for themselves
.
Older children have gone out many previous years to get free candy, and
they should now contribute to the younger generation of princesses, ghosts,
vampires, and witches wandering out door to door for candy and fun.
Many homes will not even give candy out to older children and teenagers,
which proves that Halloween is a holiday that kids simply have to grow
out of, whether they want to or not.
Alternatives to trick-or-treating for teenagers may be to have a party
or get together. Party attendants may be asked to dress up or may just
wear costumes anyway if they wish. Everyone can have candy, listen to music
and have fun while leaving the childish trick-or-treating for the younger
kids.
At the Movies
Showtimes
for Oct. 12
Information compiled by
Michelle Sollars, sr.
From www.bbtheatres.com
Roxy Cinema 4 Chanute
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Sterling Six Cinemas Iola
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The Heartbreak Kid (R)
4:00, 6:45, 9:30 The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (PG) 4:40, 7:10, 9:15 The Game Plan (PG) 4:15, 6:40, 9:05 Good Luck Chuck (R) 4:20, 7:00, 9:20 |
The Heartbreak Kid (R)
4:00, 6:45, 9:30 The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (PG) 4:40, 7:10, 9:15 The Game Plan (PG) 4:15, 6:40, 9:05 |
The Kingdom (R) |
Cub Voices
Why do you participate in Spirit Week?
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Chas Wille, sr. “Because
you are only in high school once so you need to enjoy it while you
can.” |
Alana Kinzle, jr. “I participate
in Spirit Week because it gives me a chance to dress up and just be
silly about clothes. It also helps to pump up the team because it shows
the players our support.” |
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Tyler Gean, so. “I
participate because it is fun, and it shows that I have school spirit.” |
Jamie Myers, fr.
“I love Spirit Week; it gives me a chance to just have fun and
dress up
with my friends.” |
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Pam Fewins, “I think it is fun to dress differently for a change.” |
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