Distractions causing drivers to look away
Trevor Yearout, Co-Sports Editor
April 27, 2011
Teenagers and inexperienced drivers continue to do every day things as they drive their car (texting, smoking, talking on the phone, listening to their iPod, even eating and putting make-up on) and it can cause fatal car accidents and/or death. Many believe that they are invincible or it will never happen... Read more »
Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind
Zac Sweets, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2011
The second of the 7 Habits, is to “Begin With The End In Mind.” This habit is exactly what it sounds like and can be extremely beneficial in life whether you are in class, in a certain situation or playing a sport. To “Begin With The End In Mind” simply means to start with a clear understanding... Read more »
Treatment depends on character, not gender
Andrea Sessions, News Editor
April 7, 2011
Throughout life, everyone hears a variety of complaints. Among these complaints, one hears many about one gender coming from the mouths of the opposite gender. These rantings are present among high school students and full grown adults alike. Girls tend to talk badly about guys and guys tend to talk... Read more »
Is it really that important?
Elizabeth Hughey, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2011
Everyone knows what the recent news and going ons of Charlie Sheen are. How he was going to sue CBS for canceling Two and a Half men, how he’s “winning,” and how he’s now in talks again to re-join the show. But, ask almost any student what the main political issue is and they couldn’t tell... Read more »
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Zac Sweets, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2011
Now that the foundation has been laid for the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” we can start talking about the habits individually. The habits work together and are also interdependent of each other on a continuum to help bring people to the best version of themselves. The first habit is to... Read more »
Gas prices too high
Zack Johnson, Sports Co-Editor
March 11, 2011
Gas is $45.79, my paycheck is $200 (on a good two weeks), the look on my face when I realize that I waste a quarter of my paycheck on gas is priceless. It’s forty-five dollars and seventy-nine cents, for 13 gallons of 89 octane gasoline at Phillips 66 near the freshman center. That price could be... Read more »
Politics as usual
Zac Sweets, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2011
It seems that every senior is asked about what they plan on doing once they graduate and what route career wise do they intend on pursuing. The answers will vary like the people who are asked and so will the questioner’s response. Being a part of those conversations and even asking those same questions... Read more »
The 7 habits and you
Zac Sweets, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2011
At BHS, the leadership class just received their copy of the Stephen Covey’s well known book ‘The Seven Healthy Habits of Highly Effective People” for their book study. Now Covey has many other variations of this New York Times Best Seller, in the areas of teens to marriage. How did this self-help... Read more »
Media has negative effects on teens
Chloe Jackson, A&E Editor
March 9, 2011
Pick up any fashion or beauty magazine and you are bound to see scantily clad 5’ 11’’ size two models gracing the cover and the pages. Turn on the television or look at an entertainment magazine and it’s not unlikely to see harsh criticism of celebrities’ bodies, hair, make-up, and fashion... Read more »
Teens need to take their jobs seriously
Kathryn Waugh, Student Life Editor
February 15, 2011
Although high school students are busy with school work and their extra curricular activities, they often still take on a part-time job. Even though juggling all of those things at once may be difficult, many teens look forward to entering the workforce and earning their own money. When a high school... Read more »
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