Chivalry is DEAD.. or is it?
November 2, 2011 • Natalie Garcia, Perspectives Editor
I’m sure many of you have heard the saying “chivalry is dead”. This is very typically said by women who think there are no more gentlemen left out their in the world. Even the simple things such as holding the door open, pulling out a chair, or just talking to a woman with respect is becoming more...
Mudslinging begins to gain popularity in politics
October 11, 2011 • Zak Liske, Editor-in-Chief
Mudslinging is on an upward trend as fair politics can not always guarantee a victory for lawmakers and leaders alike. Political campaigns are becoming more and more prevalent in the news this time of year as next fall a new president may be in store. With campaigns comes advertisements in numerous forms...
California law to ban styrofoam use long overdue
September 28, 2011 • Nicole Kettelkamp, Messenger Staff Writer
The use of Styrofoam by restaurants and other vendors may be put to a halt by the year 2016. Over 50 cities and counties in California have already outlawed Polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam, but now California plans to be the first to place a state wide ban. This law is way overdue. California...
Assisted suicides should remain illegal
September 28, 2011
There have been many arguments made that say assisted suicides should be made legal. The first of these arguments is this: people have the right to choose whether they live or die. Sure people have the right to choose to die, but that begs a question. If someone wishes to die, shouldn’t we be encouraging...
Mixed feelings about the new bell schedule
September 27, 2011 • Erin Ellner, Messenger staff writer
Students have their own opinions on this years bell schedule. The schedule leaves some students with a dislike, a like and just plain confusion over it. Quinn Musser, Junior says “pretty dope” while comparing it to his old school Golden Sierra’s schedule. They had the same length lunch of thirty...
Harry Potter expected to be a hit
May 27, 2011 • Amy Classon, Distribution Manager
Many Harry Potter fans have mixed feelings about the seventh book being split into two movies. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One was released in November 2010 and part two will be released on July 15, 2011. Although some Potter fans are thrilled that Potter’s legacy will continue for...
Charlie Sheen: Big Hollywood loser
March 22, 2011 • Daniel Rea, Messenger Staff Writer
Charlie Sheen, a big time Hollywood actor and star of the hit show “Two and a Half Men,” was fired recently. He is now suing the company for $100 million for being fired from the show. His ego is getting the best of him and needs to cool it a little. Charlie Sheen has faced...
School in Texas bans all clubs in leiu of GSA
March 22, 2011 • Kerry McCullough, Messenger Staff Writer
A ban on all extracurricular clubs seems like a harsh way to deny a Texas student’s request for a new club on a high school campus. A Flour Bluff High School senior, Bianca “Nikki” Peet, proposed starting a Gay-Straight Alliance at her high school; instead of politely denying her request, Superintendent...
Greed, the cause of ridiculous lawsuits
March 11, 2011 • Daniel Rea, Messenger Staff Writer
Finger in the chili, false beer advertising, and even a man suing himself. Even nowadays, people are so desperate for money that people will sue for nearly anything. If you ask me, these lawsuits are just pure ridiculous. Ever thought of suing people just because they look like you? Think again. There...
Should we be evaluated based on what we post online? Yes
March 11, 2011 • Ben Godfrey, Messenger Staff Writer
Social networking has become a prominent issue within the last few years. Recently a high school teacher was suspended from her job because she posted some rude comments about her students on a public blog. She did not name any specific students but she did offend the parents of the Philadelphian class....
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