Chivalry is DEAD.. or is it?
Story by Natalie Garcia, Perspectives Editor
November 2, 2011
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
Story by Zak Liske, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2011
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...
California law to ban styrofoam use long overdue
Story by Nicole Kettelkamp, Messenger Staff Writer
September 28, 2011
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. Californi...
Mixed feelings about the new bell schedule
Story by Erin Ellner, Messenger staff writer
September 27, 2011
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
Story by Amy Classon, Distribution Manager
May 27, 2011
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...
Charlie Sheen: Big Hollywood loser
Story by Daniel Rea, Messenger Staff Writer
March 22, 2011
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
Story by Kerry McCullough, Messenger Staff Writer
March 22, 2011
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,...
Greed, the cause of ridiculous lawsuits
Story by Daniel Rea, Messenger Staff Writer
March 11, 2011
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
Story by Ben Godfrey, Messenger Staff Writer
March 11, 2011
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...
Are homeosexuals’ social and legal rights the same? No
Story by Ben Godfrey, Staff Writer
March 11, 2011
“The act of marrying, or the state of being married; legal union of a man and a woman for life, as husband and wife; wedlock; matrimony,” defined Webster’s Online Dictionary. There are a number of reasons that gay couples should not be recognized as married by society. If gay couples are given...
Should we be evaluated based on what we post online? Yes
Story by Ben Godfrey, Messenger Staff Writers
March 11, 2011
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...
A view on gun rights
Story by Daniel Rea, Messenger Staff Writer
March 11, 2011
Every day, whether it’s in the newspaper or on the television, you always hear someone getting murdered. The culprit? Psychopathic idiots behind the trigger. Guns are the number one weapon of choice for criminals in the United States. The United States needs to soften down on the background check for...
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