MHS students experiencing changes with a positive attitude
September 29, 2009
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By Sarah Jacques Round Table editor “Time may change me…but I can’t trace time.” That famous quote from David Bowie’s “Changes” can probably describe how many of the students at Middletown High School feel about the start of the new school year. As time has progressed, school has... Read more »
NHL mobsters: fact or fiction?
May 14, 2009 • written by Rosco Windon
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When thinking of the National Hockey League, the thought of slapshots and dekes flash through the mind. What doesn’t, however, is the involvement of its players in the mafia. NHL players Andrei and Sergei Kostitsyn are currently having decent hockey careers and look to have promising futures with the... Read more »
Search strips student of rights
May 7, 2009 • written by Kevin Parker
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“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the... Read more »
Prom guidelines attempt to bring back individuality
May 1, 2009
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As a typical high school teen, I understand the need for self-expression. I, like so many others, am still defining myself, experimenting with new styles, hobbies, and ideas. My generation, has, however, gravitated toward some common, arguably distasteful, cultural ideals. Thanks to MTV, VH1, and the... Read more »
Octo-mom stirs controversy
March 13, 2009 • written by Alexa Kane
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Many Americans were in awe when they first learned about the miracle of eight babies being delivered successfully. However, this brief amazement turned into rage toward the 33 year-old mother, Nadya Suleman. Besides the fact that Suleman now has eight new babies to take care of, she still has to take... Read more »
Lock-down prepares students for dangerous situations
February 25, 2009
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On Feb. 18, students at Middletown High School were told to stay in classrooms and secure their doors because a “lock-down” was in progress. Meant to simulate a real lock-down situation, some felt that locking the door and boarding up the windows with black sheets of paper was not sufficient. “I... Read more »
Gas compressor would not be harmful to Middletown
February 25, 2009 • written by Casey Film
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The Middletown Valley is a beautiful place, and many residents will admit that the cozy home-town atmosphere is the reason why they moved here. For many, dropping a natural gas compressor station on their South Mountain scenery is the last thing wanted. According to the Citizens for the Preservation... Read more »
An English alternative
February 20, 2009 • written by Emily Maerz
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Currently, underclassmen are busy scheduling for next year’s classes. Rising seniors have many choices, considering most of their graduation requirements have been completed. However, when deciding what English class to take, their choices are limited to AP Language and Composition, AP Literature... Read more »
Forever young?
February 20, 2009 • written by Katie Johnson
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Opinions can switch in a second when one is faced with a harsh reality, just like mine did. College campus safety is what many have on their mind after the decapitation of Virginia Tech student Xin Yang. My first impression after looking on http://www.collegesafe.com/campus_safety_tips.htm was that the... Read more »
Attacks on American conservatism
February 11, 2009 • written by Casey Film
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One of the greatest rivalries in today’s society is not in sports or between two world superpowers. The battle is between liberals and conservatives. Both right and left wingers are guilty of tearing their extreme political opposites apart like ravenous dogs while ignoring their opponent’s arguments.... Read more »