Struggling with the Arizona sun
Liz Cheney, Staff writer
April 20, 2012
It’s April and the thermometer has already cracked the 90-degree mark. That’s just one of the many “plusses” of living in beautiful Arizona. For me, the record-breaking 100 degrees is too much. If you’re like me and you don’t tan or get darker until after your skin turns four shades of red,... Read more »
Society crumbles all around us
Jacqui Marzocca, Managing Editor
April 13, 2012
Have you ever looked around, really looked, at the people and actions that surround us every day? As the new generation takes over the population, people are proving that the golden rule can be found scarcely nowadays. “Treat others as you would wish to be treated” has been circulating the globe... Read more »
Energizing coffee
Asada Njuguna, Life & Times Editor
March 8, 2012
My life can be described as slightly crazed. I have two younger siblings who are very active, so I’m always caught in some sort of function on top of juggling my own. Most nights I don’t get to bed until late and I have a very delicate sleep schedule. I’ve learned that in order for me to function... Read more »
Controversy over gay marriage
Preslie Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2012
Controversial issues have been the building blocks of revolution since the beginning of America, and, needless to say, nothing has changed. Social issues tend to have a way of existing but don’t raise political concern until they are brought to the surface by passionate constituents. Gay marriage rights... Read more »
Peanut butter obsession
Stephanie Dayton, Opinions Editor
January 31, 2012
Ever since I was a child I’ve always loved candy. One of my all time favorites are peanut butter M&M’s. I mean yeah there are different types of M&M’s like regular, peanut and pretzel M&M’s but to me nothing beats peanut butter. I guess growing up and always eating peanut butter and... Read more »
Juggling January
Jacqui Marzocca, Managing Editor
January 9, 2012
January is the beginning of a new year with new goals and expectations, yet it has the same demanding needs as the year before. It is easy to become overwhelmed and get stressed out. For me, I need to make sure I take some time to just relax. I’m a “can do” person and constantly take on more than... Read more »
Holiday’s are for the sweater lovers
Stephanie Dayton, Opinions Editor
December 13, 2011
Winter is the season for hot chocolate, movie nights, roasting marshmallows over an open fire and SWEATERS! When I was younger I thought that sweaters were the most hideous things I’ve ever seen. My sister, Tiffany, started buying them during her freshman year. At first when I saw her wearing them... Read more »
Christmas is the time for family
Jacqui Marzocca, Managing Editor
December 2, 2011
Scrumptious food, family fun and presents are all part of the winter season. Many families celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or other holidays in the months around December. This is usually a time to enjoy the art of giving and receiving. Though, this begs the question, what is more important, giving... Read more »
Procrastination during school
Jacqui Marzocca, Managing Editor
October 27, 2011
The definition of the word procrastination is to put off or defer until a later time. At one time or another in all of our lives, we have committed this small injustice and had to suffer the consequences. Why do we procrastinate? Many times the reasons lie solely in the lack of motivation for a... Read more »
Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian
Stephanie Dayton, Opinions Editor
September 30, 2011
Eating meat is a personal choice and lifestyle. According to the 2008 study “Vegetarianism in America,” published in the Vegetarian Times Magazine, nearly 7.3 million people don’t eat anything that comes from meat. Why do people make this huge life decision to switch from eating meat on a daily... Read more »
