Graduation: A Sibling’s Perspective
Emily Carpenter, Sophomore Writer
May 16, 2018
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
This marking period marks a bittersweet moment for me. The fourth quarter of my sophomore year and the fourth quarter of my brother, Ethan’s, senior year. I would have never thought that his departure from high school would ignite such regret and pride in me at the same time. On the exterior of our si...
What I Would Change About The School System
Sarah Holmes, Sophomore Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Filed under School News, Top Stories
Recently I was given an assignment to write an essay in my English class. The prompt was “If you were in charge, what would you change about your school, or school in general?” The essay had to be five paragraphs, which included a thesis, a conclusion, and three body paragraphs, meaning I could onl...
The End of Warped Tour
Emily Carpenter, Sophomore Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
Filed under Arts, Entertainment, and Reviews, Top Stories
Recently, owner and founder of punk rock music festival, Kevin Lyman, made a statement regarding his time on the road during the summer Warped Tour. He stated that his time on the road since 1995 has been incredible, and he shaped a brand new culture that he implemented in the alternative music indust...
In an Ironic Way
Julia Webster, Co-Editor
May 22, 2017
Filed under Op/Ed, Top Stories
We’ve all said it. Oh my god, she makes me want to kill myself. We’ve all done it, extending our pointer finger out with our thumb up, bringing it to our head. Bang. It’s all a joke right? What if it’s not? What if the off-hand comment about dying is a cry for help? We all go to those Suicide Prevention ...
8 Ways to Fight Your Phone Addiction
Megan Mattei, Senior Staff Writer
May 22, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, Op/Ed, Top Stories
Social media has become a fixture in society. It’s difficult to remember what life was like before everybody and their mother had a smart phone. Remember in elementary school, when you would come home and try to get your homework done as soon as possible so your mom would let you go play soccer, r...
Disney Channel’s Prime
Michael Miles, Senior Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Arts, Entertainment, and Reviews, Op/Ed, Television, Top Stories
That’s So Raven, Hannah Montana, Phil of the Future, Lizzie McGuire; a few of the many shows featured on Disney Channel that were a huge part of our childhood. These shows taught us to love ourselves, and stand up for what we believe in, all while creating iconic characters and catchy theme songs th...
Central Piedmont Community College
Gabby Nelson, Senior Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Filed under Career and College info., College and Career, College Profiles, Top Stories
Charlotte, North Carolina is a place of new experiences, adventures, and explorations. When looking for a college in this 297.7 mile city, it may get complicated. Central Piedmont is located in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area which consists of 792, 862 people. The opportunities in this area are infinite. S...
Idle Chatter
Jason Ferris, Head Editor
May 18, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, Op/Ed, Top Stories
Idle Chatter Walking the halls of school every day, people offer me a small “hey” or “what’s up” or, my personal favorite, “nice weather we’re having.” I stretch my lips into a brief smile or, if I’m feeling particularly brave, I tell that I have three tests today and hours of homework and ...
Indecisive Past Times
Isabelle Ashby, Junior Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Filed under Arts, Entertainment, and Reviews, Lifestyle, Top Stories
Finding something you’re interested in isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Or maybe it just comes naturally to you. Nevertheless, most of us can agree that it’s difficult to stick to one thing before something else captures your interest. I know I’ve yet to settle down and focus myself on one sp...
Things to Do Before Leaving for College
Megan Mattei, Senior Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Filed under College and Career, Lifestyle, Top Stories
With the school year coming to an end, us seniors will be heading off to college soon. Although that means no summer homework, there’s plenty to be done in preparation for college. If you don’t have one already, start a workout routine. To prevent the notorious “freshman fifteen,” create a wor...
My Oregon Trail
Isabelle Ashby, Junior Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, Top Stories
Now, I’ve been all across the country because I traveled a lot when I was little. I originally came from Arizona and lived there for seven years before we decided to hop somewhere else. We were always on the move, jumping from place to place during vacations and trying to find a place to settle befor...
The TEA About Senior Year
Michael Miles, Senior Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, Top Stories
Okay so everybody says that senior year is the easiest one yet… THAT IS A LIE FROM THE PITS OF HELL. DO NOT BELIEVE ANYONE WHO SAYS THAT! Yes, in some ways it will be the best year of your life, but do not think that you can just slack off. You still need to apply to college, get INTO college, and ...
