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Age of Responsibility »
Forget Edith Wharton’s Age of Innocence! Nowadays, it seems to be the age of an accountability breakthrough… or preferably lack of it? Either with the increased time span that an individual stays with their parents or the decreased desire for an individual to get out and ahead, both contribute to the complications of students achieving [...]
Education in the Real World »
Students more frequently question the results and rationale of postsecondary education. Why bother to keep going to school? Consider the state of the economy; through this recession, unemployment rates continue to fluctuate. Also, with the jobs that are being created by the government, a vast majority are temporary. Another concern is the fact that many [...]
Griping Over Gravity »
Doesn’t it just bring you down? Seriously though, if there could be anything that frustrates students more, it’s the stress levels from the weight of the world. From heaping amounts of schoolwork, household chores, on-the-job tasks, and social pressures, there are plenty of things that keep our mind racing and our shoulders straining. Our culture [...]
Ahoy! I Spy Another Scholarship! »
With the cost of a postsecondary education, as well as the expenses of transportation and housing, it is no wonder students struggle to find means for funding their future. Student loans are a prevalent option but unfortunately have to be paid back; in this scenario, the debt can take years to pay off if a [...]
We Are Emmett, We Are Huskies, We Are Track »
With the 2010 season underway, the track team has been practicing hard. This year’s captains are Ashley Jensen and Kyle Vickery, who motivate the team significantly and keep everyone in line and working with their leadership skills. Knocking off times, increasing throws, and improving jumps, teammates are devoted singularly in their events but dedicated together [...]
IDFY, FYI »
Idaho Drug Free Youth is a program developed to help students find a positive influence and alternative to having fun while being healthy and drug free. Since exposure to drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are prominent issues facing students throughout high school, IDFY is the perfect support group of peers to help students live above the [...]
The Question of Morality Concerning Eugenics »
Think about the holocaust; what is the first thing that comes to mind? The extermination of the Jews and the rule of Hitler would certainly be at the top of the list. Of course out of everything that occurred, you probably would not consider eugenics as a part of that list. However, that is exactly [...]
Ka-Chang! Pricey yet Satisfying »
Downtown Boise is always teaming with people, vehicles, and bikes, considering the multitude of businesses in the area. However, there seems to be a higher concentration of appeal on south 8th street, where a noticeable attraction is located—P.F. Chang’s. With two large and ridiculously disproportionate horse statues (I assure you these are the only things [...]
A Revised Society of Poets »
With the majority of clubs focusing on either academics or sports, there is one in particular that stands out. Tiffany, a fellow sophomore, initiated the prospect and with the help of other students, the poetry club erupted into being. Mr. Schneider supervises as well as hosts the club meetings during lunch; he also provides insight [...]
Leadership Leading: Efforts behind the Big Events »
As everyone is looking forward to the big Tip-Off game, an impressive and fun assembly is always the finish to an exciting week of dress-up. However, there is a lot of effort placed into the work behind it all. For all the pep assemblies, fun activities, and big events put together—especially weeks such as Homecoming [...]
