December 7, 2007 Vol. 36 Issue 6
Editorial:Priorities become large factor in everyday teen
lifestyles
By Bethany Wolverton, sr.
for the editorial board
Without priorities life can become a big mess. Priorities
are what keep us on task and help us complete our goals. In order to live
our lives according to priorities, we must learn how to set them and how
to keep them.
With all the daily activities teens have to do such as homework, sports,
after school jobs, hanging out with friends, and spending time with family,
it can become very hard for someone to keep all these priorities straight.
Cartoon by Bethany Wolverton
and Haley Huffman
Managing time plays a large part in keeping priorities straight.
For example, if a person has practice at 4 p.m. then they can spend time working
on homework from 3:15 p.m. until 4 p.m.; this leaves time for family or friends
after practice. Although hanging out with friends might be more fun than doing
homework or going to an after school job, remember work comes first, then
play.
Many things can distract a person from getting their priorities taken care
of such as procrastination or simply watching television.
In order to keep on schedule make a list of daily chores so each completed
task can be crossed off. Make sure each task is accomplishable in the amount
of time set. Using a calendar or daily planner is a great way to manage time
and keep track of all those “things to do”.
(Pro) Family should come first on
list of priorities
By Bailey Myers, jr.
Advertising Manager
No matter what has happened in life, families have done their
best to get through the good times and the bad. Everyone should be thankful
for that, but many people get so caught up in work, school, and other activities
that they take their family for granted.
No one’s family is perfect, but that does not mean they should come
second. People need to remember that they would not be the person they are
today without their family.
Many people would disagree with this because they have too much going on
in their lives. There is not enough time for their family, but when it comes
to work, there is always time. Why is it that the employer gets more respect
than the family, even though the family is more deserving? After all, how
many times has an employer ever comforted an employee when they were going
through a rough time? I think it is safe to say that hardly ever happens.
Nevertheless, people continue to work more, but money cannot buy happiness.
Sure, it can buy a bunch of cool stuff, but that is not happiness. What really
completes a person is their relationships with people who really care for
them.
Having a job is an excellent thing, but how important is it while in high
school? Students should enjoy this time of their life because they have the
rest of their lives to work and make money.
Never forget what part family plays, and always remember that they should
come first.
(Con) Teens
take on responsibility to prepare for future
By Michelle Sollars, sr
Opinion Editor
Although many would argue, taking responsibility as a high
school student by getting a steady job is a highly expected thing to do
in today’s society. Most teens start applying for jobs as soon as
they turn 16 mainly because of nagging parents but sometimes just to earn
extra spending money.
Granted, spending a sufficient amount of time with family is important
for every teen, but to most teens, family time is just something that they
have to do and not something that they necessarily want to do. Family may
be important, but when playing every sport, working about four nights a
week, keeping up with homework, and hanging out with friends, family often
gets pushed aside.
Parents complain that their child is not spending enough time with them,
but when the child is expected to pay for their car, insurance, and gas,
the child is forced to get a part time job to pay for all this. Having
a job and paying bills helps teenagers learn responsibility and will better
prepare them for their futures.
Some teens are not as lucky as others and have to support, not only themselves,
but sometimes their families. These young people are forced to grow up
quickly and in a way put their families first. They do not have time for
school or sports because they are so busy playing the role of an adult.
There are many different reasonable explanations for putting a job first.
Many people do not have a choice in their priorities and must put a job
first but having a job and putting it first can sometimes be very good.
Review: Enjoyable movie,
fun for all ages
By Randi Barnett, jr
Sports Editor
The newly released comedy The Bee Movie may be called a “little
kids movie,” but it can be fun and entertaining for all ages to watch,
especially those people who have little brothers or sisters.
The Bee Movie is about a young bee named Barry who wants to step outside
the hive and explore the world. All of the bees in this movie have one job
for their entire life, to make honey.
One day Barry decides he is going to leave the hive and try to find what
he is meant to do in life. While outside the hive, Barry discovers that humans
are eating the honey that the bees work so hard to make and is infuriated.
He thinks that humans do not have any right to the honey because it is not
theirs.
Barry befriends a human woman, Vanessa, who helps him sue the entire human
race for their illegal use of honey. They win the case and all of the honey
in the world is taken away from the humans and given back to the bees.
Not having anything to do, the bees begin to go crazy. When Barry realizes
this, he decides to give the honey back to the humans and open a law firm.
I really enjoyed this movie. It was a very good choice to go see it, and
I thought it was funny. It would be a great way to keep younger siblings
entertained and quiet.
At the movies.
Showtimes
for Dec. 7
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 Golden Compass (PG-13)
4:15, 6:45, 9:15 Enchanted (PG) 1:20, 3:55, 7:00, 9:20 Fred Claus (PG) 1:30, 4:05, 6:50, 9:25 Dan in Real Life (PG-13) 4:10, 6:55, 9:10 |
The Golden Compass (PG-13) 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 August Rush (PG) 4:20, 7:10, 9:35 Enchanted (PG) 3:55, 7:00, 9:20 Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (G) 4:25 |
Beowulf (PG-13) |
Cub Voices
What is your number one priority in life?
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Cecilia Brinkman, sr.“My
number one
priority would probably be to graduate and be successful in life. I don’t want to be a quitter.” |
Eric Maxton, jr.“My
number one priority in life would be to get a good paying job and do
my utmost to succeed in life.”
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Danielle Shelton, so.“My
number one priority in life is making sure my family is okay.”
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Connor Stirewalt,
fr.“My number one priority is riding four wheelers
almost every weekend. I like to ride four wheelers with my friends
because it is a lot of fun.”
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Travis Burk, weights instructor, “My number one priority in life would be my relationship with God. Next would be my family, my beautiful wife and three wonderful girls. Third would be coaching and teaching kids about life.” |
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