DeGeneres causes controversy with appearance on “Idol”
March 5, 2010
Filed under Blogs, Opinion
Sarah Jacques Round Table editor American Idol; the only show were the participants, ranging from lawyers to salon artists, have the same dream – to become the next pop-singing phenomenon. Their fate was once determined by three of the most well-known experts of music; Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell,... Read more »
Small obstacles should not overpower life
March 4, 2010
Filed under Blogs, Opinion
By: Jason Dagenhart Round Table reporter “Do what you can with what you have, where you are.” This is a very famous quote from none other than our 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt. It basically states the obvious; if you have something, use it to its fullest extent so you can achieve the most out... Read more »
Students must learn to balance schedules to relieve stress
March 3, 2010
Filed under Columns, Opinion
By Cori Shiflet Round Table reporter Monday: ballet, marching band, dance line, winter guard, homework Tuesday: ballet, jazz, dance teaching, homework Wednesday: pointe, ballet, marching band, dance line, winter guard, homework Thursday: lyrical, jazz, tap, musical theatre, ballet, homework Friday: dance... Read more »
Democrats offend republicans at political summit with talk of “reconciliation”
March 3, 2010
Filed under Blogs, Kyle Frazier, Opinion
By Kyle Frazier Round Table editor A summit was called recently in Washington, D.C. to discuss the forward progression of the oh-so-controversial health care bill. It was a meeting of the two parties, and, as is the usual case, the republicans thought they were being victimized in some way. The hypocrites... Read more »
Apple’s iPad proves to be both unsatisfactory and expensive
March 2, 2010
Filed under Columns, Opinion
By Chelsea Titus Round Table reporter Contacts, e-mail, YouTube, Safari, video, photos – the list goes on. So, what product of Apple am I describing? The iPod Touch? Mac Book? iPhone? It’s hard to tell. With the announcement of Apple’s new tablet, the iPad, there were high expectations to be... Read more »
Popular shows for teenagers glorify the idea of pregnancy
February 22, 2010
Filed under Columns, Opinion
Emma Trapp Round Table reporter “Juno” was the start of the teen pregnancy movie phenomenon. The movie came out in 2007 and won an Academy Award and three Oscars. The movie was about a teen girl who got pregnant in her senior year in high school. Though she gave up the baby for adoption, Juno and... Read more »
Valentine’s Day should not seem dismal to single individuals
February 19, 2010
Filed under Blogs, Opinion
By Jason Dagenhart Round Table reporter The lap posts have scarlet ribbons tightly wrapped around them, hearts line the walls. Elementary school children are running around putting valentines in their classmates’ colorfully-decorated boxes. Middle school students are shyly giving their first “real”... Read more »
Parents must restrict teenagers from all-day texting
February 19, 2010
Filed under Columns, Opinion
Brittany Titus Round Table reporter The teenager glanced down at her pocket, feeling a vibration from her phone. Flipping the screen open, she saw that she had just received a text message. Excitement ran through her body as she realized it was from her latest crush. Teenagers these days are considered... Read more »
Effort must be used to achieve a better life
February 18, 2010
Filed under Blogs, Opinion
By Jason Dagenhart Round Table reporter Everyday we use a little bit of effort, whether it is a day inside reading a nice book or a day outside in the sun, or a boring school day filled with work and stress or even a snow day filled with fun and free time. But we have to put effort forth; everything... Read more »
The perfect woman is herself
February 3, 2010
Filed under Columns, Opinion
By Kevin Parker Round Table executive editor “I want a girl with a mind like a diamond; I want a girl who knows what’s best. I want a girl with shoes that cut, and eyes that burn like cigarettes. I want a girl with the right allocations, who is fast, and thorough, and sharp as a tack.” –Short... Read more »
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