Tobacco companies are the latest scapegoat
Monday March 26, 2007
By Staff writer, Kristine Fellizar
“I am my anti-drug.”
Exactly.
So, why do people have this notion in their heads that smoking should be illegal? According to those “Truth” commercials, why do tobacco companies get blamed each and every day for so-called “murdering” about 400,000 people yearly in the United States alone? (more…)
Corporate America stifles students’ creativity
Monday March 26, 2007
By Staff writer, Royze Adolfo
For a substantial duration, the concept of attending a university has been engraved in students’ minds. However, though education proves to be a wise investment for many, it also stifles the creativity of individuals who are passionate about other values aside from education.
In a society that glorifies lawyers and doctors with success stories over artists on curbsides chasing after their dreams, people do seem to place a greater emphasis on the practice of pragmatism over creativity and unconventional ventures. (more…)
Homeschooling preparations falls short
Monday March 26, 2007
By Staff writer, Anayis Barzegar
Monday 8:00 a.m.
A student rushes to class, in hopes that he is not late, while another student does not intend to wake up for another three hours. How is this possible?
Homeschooling. (more…)
Counting on counselors
Monday March 26, 2007
By Staff Writer, Colleen Park
Nurturing the futures of over 2,400 students, these six dedicated women work out of what could be considered the heart of Hoover, the counseling office.
The school utilizes a unique system in the counseling office involving a “counselor of the day,” where one of the six counselors, in daily rotation, manages general issues. If a matter requires more attention, the student is directed to the domain counselor. (more…)
Checking up with the district school nurse
Monday March 26, 2007
by Staff writer Kristine Fellizar
To elementary school kids, she may be the mean old lady hiding skeletons of past students in her closets. To high school students, she may be their ticket to getting out of their least favorite class. In reality, the school nurse, like every other working adult in public education, is here to ensure the well-being of the students. (more…)
