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Fame may have effects on family life
Posted on June 4, 2012Posted in Feature
Written by Olivia Slagle, Staff Writer
It was the summer of 2006 when M.C. Gaylord drove her son out to Los Angeles. Christoph Sanders was 18 years old, but he wasn’t going to college. He was going to film on the set of Hounddog, acting alongside Dakota Fanning. Just... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesStudent reflect on life in the spotlight
Posted on June 4, 2012Posted in Feature
Written by Amy Turlington, Staff Writer
Fame may be in the future for junior Lauren Gentile. Although some people may want to be famous for the money and glory, Gentile has her own reasons. “I think if someone wishes for fame it’s for the wrong reasons,” Gentile said.... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesStudent reflects on life in the spotlight
Posted on June 4, 2012Posted in Feature
Written by Amy Turlington, Staff Writer
Fame may be in the future for junior Lauren Gentile. Although some people may want to be famous for the money and glory, Gentile has her own reasons. “I think if someone wishes for fame it’s for the wrong reasons,” Gentile said.... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesPrivacy limited with fame
Posted on June 4, 2012Posted in Feature
Written by Andrew Murray, Staff Writer
Members of the press crowded around a small airplane in a New Jersey airport. A welcome fit for a king greeted former Denver Bronco and new back-up quarterback for the New York Jets, Tim Tebow. After becoming a sensation for his remarkable... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesSociety has influence on eating disorders
Posted on June 4, 2012Posted in Feature
Written by Alex Ginn, Staff Writer
I’m fat. That’s what the young girl thought as she looked at herself in the mirror. Fat. She thought, “Look at my obese arms and thick legs. Look at this gut jutting over my jeans, falling out over the material. Why can’t I... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesDance studio pressures students to stay thin
Posted on June 4, 2012Posted in Feature
Written by Natalya Lunsford, Staff Writer
Imagine a young student standing in front of a mirror, wearing barely any clothing while having someone they look up to criticize their every imperfection. This is what dancers at a local dance studio go through every day. This dance... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesPsychology behind eating disorders
Posted on June 4, 2012Posted in Feature
Written by Austin Woodard, Staff Writer
“I would just die to have that figure,” a young woman declared. Little did she know that three years later she would be doing just that as a victim of anorexia and bulimia. Dr. Douglas Dunnell, a psychologist at the Renfrew... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesStudents reflect on positive effects of peer pressure
Posted on June 4, 2012Posted in Feature
Written by Joel Fennimore, Staff Writer
When most people think of peer pressure, groups of bullies, drugs and school counselors comes to mind. Although most people feel that peer pressure is always negative, there are several positive aspects as well. “Peer pressure is... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesNegative effects of peer pressure cause dramatic results
Posted on June 4, 2012Posted in Feature
Written by Jacob Hensley, Staff Writer
Pussy. You afraid to smoke pot? Nothing is going to happen. It makes everything better.” It was a Friday afternoon and perhaps boredom had led the anonymous student, who asked that their their name to be changed, to take a hit from... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesStudents take advantage of ability to vote
Posted on June 4, 2012Posted in Feature
Written by Shawn Phillips, Feature Writer
The recent primary election on May 8 wasn’t just any other election for seniors who had already turned 18 or would turn 18 before November. It was the first time they had the opportunity to voice their opinions at the ballot box.... Read more »
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