Do’s and don’ts of winter fashion
Winter fashion has taken many forms in the past few months. Fall yoga pants have morphed into jeans or sweat pants. Bare heads have now been covered by a hat, or for the flamboyant type a poof ball hat. For the lazy type, at the very least a hood. All these different trends are noticeable […]
Sexual harassment in social media
In September, the internet responded to popular YouTube vlogger Sam Pepper’s attempt at a “prank” video, in which he grabbed unsuspecting women’s butts in public for “entertainment.” This harassment and violation of women without consent is inexcusable, and many social media sites’ […]
Book recommendations
When students go looking for books the first place to look are the classics. Books that have been at the top of reader list for years are generally worth the time to read. Not only are they a good read but by some long shot you might actually pick up a life lesson or two. […]
DIY Crafts
Festive Shaped Paper Wrapping Packets You need: brightly colored thread, a paper bag Layer two pieces of craft paper together and draw your chosen shape (star, stocking, Christmas tree, etc.) on the top piece. Cut through both layers of paper, then sandwich a gift between the two shapes and stitch along the edges using contrasting thread. Great […]
Weird breakfast is better than no breakfast
The life of a high school student can be pretty fast, and especially in the mornings. Students can be scrambling around for clothes, homework that is due that day, and food. Since we are all teenagers, we rely on food, and what we have for breakfast can largely affect our day. On TV, one can see […]
Throwback Fads
Jelly Sandals – 1980 Smurfs – 1981 Cabbage Patch Kids – 1984 Garbage Pail Kids – 1985 Rugrats – 1991 Beanie Babies – 1995 Space Jam – 1996 Furbys – 1998 Razor Scooter – 2000 Gameboy Advance SP – 2003 Tamagotchi – 2004 Webkinz – 2005 Silly Bandz – 2010
Staff Editorial: Bill Cosby
Should The Cosby Show take the fall for the lead stars actions, or can you separate the art from the artist? If we look back on other celebrities mess ups we see people like Chris Brown, Woody Allen and Tiger Woods and they all messed up and none of their work is being effected. When […]
Featured athlete: C(K)asey^2
Casey and Kasey are very astounding athletes that for the most of the year have to balance school and sports. Casey Crosser is a three sport athlete, which means that for the whole year he has to take part of this balancing act. “It goes practice until 6 and then the second I get home […]
Basic: why labeling needs to stop
In the eighties, Yuppies populated the cities. Young urban professionals earned the name Yuppie and with that a persona. A Yuppie became a rich, BMW driving, private school educated, over all privileged person. Today the Yuppie is forgotten, but a new name has risen, basic. “Basic is white Converse and drinking Starbucks,” said Devin Hainje […]
Best Buddies Thanksgiving is a success
A week before thanksgiving, a Thanksgiving dinner was organized by West Lafayette Jr./Sr. High School’s Best Buddies club. This dinner involved activities such as a scavenger hunt for the attendees to participate in, as well as a Thanksgiving meal. After eating, everyone was able to hang out, chat, and get to know each other. The […]
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