‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol’ exciting blend
February 2, 2012 • Austin Musgrave, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, General Opinion, Movies
If you enjoy cliff-hanging suspense, explosive action, mystery and humor, then your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to see “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” in theatres now. The film is well-rounded with plenty of excitement, puzzles and good laughs. Music creates a suspenseful mood that... Read more »
Rising from the ashes
December 20, 2011 • Jayden Beatty, Associate Editor
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
When I was younger my definition of a normal family was a biological mom, dad, daughter/sister and son/brother. Now that I’m older I’ve learned there really isn’t such a thing as a normal family. Every family has its own unique issues. But growing up explaining exactly how many issues my family... Read more »
No argument:Differing opinions beautiful
November 17, 2011 • Melanie Blakeman
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
The world is full of differing views. That’s for sure. Growing up, I always thought that the contrasting opinion of each individual was beautiful. I loved hearing other people’s opinions and was always fascinated by the fact that each and every person had something he or she believed in and would... Read more »
Death of art leaves void in American culture
October 20, 2011 • Angel Martinez, Staff Reporter
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
What is art? People tend to shrug at the question because art tends to defy definition assigned to it. Art is a reflection of culture and even an adversary of it. Art is expression and enlightenment composed exclusively by us. Music, paintings, books, poems, movies, plays and much more are art. Art... Read more »
Rachel’s Challenge requires genuine heart, sincere expressions
October 19, 2011 • Staff Editorial
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
Hundreds of hands raised in acceptance of Rachel’s Challenge after hearing her compelling story. It seemed as if everyone was ready to live up to the challenge they had accepted and searched for their opportunity to be kind. However, instances where students are superficially “kind” to one another... Read more »
Why I plank
October 17, 2011 • Maisie Dyer, Staff Reporter
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
Planking. It sounds stupid, looks a little stupid and to some people it is stupid. But to me it is one of the most fun and random things ever. I heard about planking while I was at a church camp in Provo, Utah. Twins in my group started planking not too long before the camp. I was intrigued by how they... Read more »
Illusion intrusion: 3D epidemic overtakes film industry
April 14, 2011 • Jayden Beatty, Assitant Editor
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
Per the status quo, the Hollywood film industry has gone through various trends, some obviously better than others. With the previous obsession with vampires thankfully beginning to die down, a new virus has invaded the cinema. That virus goes by the name of 3-Demension. Movie directors across the nation... Read more »
Learning from a master; Former Chief UN Photographer picture of generous spirit
November 23, 2010 • Hope McGee, Editor-In-Chief
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
Thanksgiving is a time that causes people to think about why they are thankful. However, there are a select few who wake up every day thinking how lucky they are to have what they have, even when it is not much. During my recent trip to San Antonio for the Texas Association of Journalism Educators State... Read more »
Is cheerleading a sport? One competitor says ‘yes!’
October 20, 2010 • Codi Demere, J1 Contributor
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
Many people do not consider cheerleading a sport, but that’s probably because they have never tried it. Ask any cheerleader, and he or she will most likely say it is. I’ve been a cheerleader at Cheer Texas for ten years. Cheer Texas is a gym where competitors try out and are placed on squads... Read more »
Self-expression or acting out?
October 20, 2010 • Jacob Flores, Staff Reporter
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
As we walk down the halls, we notice how individuals dress. As we sit in class, we notice how individuals behave. As we socialize in the commons, we notice individuals’ interests. The walls of this school constantly bleed whispers of individuals. “Did you see how low cut her top is? I’m... Read more »
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