In and 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...
Meet Sesame Street’s New Character
Julia Webster, Co-Editor
May 18, 2017
Filed under Arts, Entertainment, and Reviews, Op/Ed, Television, Top Stories
Memories of curling up on the couch with my sister, singing along with the puppets, and learning new things flood my mind when I read the headline: “Julia, A Muppet with Autism, Joins the Cast of ‘Sesame Street.’” Of course, I immediately loved her from the beginning. Sharing a name can do that...
AP Testing is Here
Joslyn Brodfuehrer, Senior Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Filed under In School, Top Stories
Josie Brodfuehrer AP Test or Death Sentence? Every year, students in high school across the country feel their knees shaking and mouths drying at a certain lovely time of the year. This time is AP testing and since May 1st has passed, we are officially in testing season. Good luck Raiders; we w...
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...
Chocolate Gawd’s Farewell
Michael Miles, Senior Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, School News, Top Stories
WHAT’S UP Y’ALL!! Well, this article is more on the emotional side as this is my final article for the Imprint. To be honest with you, it feels amazing, relieving, but heartbreaking. Because I know that over the course of this year, my fans and I have gotten SO close through my writing and that’s...
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...
Summer Jobs
Amber Hubenschmidt, Senior Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, Top Stories
Need some fast cash over the summer? Getting a seasonal job is one of the best ways to do that. Whether you're an athlete, a theatre student, or busy keeping up with your grades, it's hard to maintain a job during the school year. Once summer hits, you realize you have no money saved up to do anythin...
