Shedding pounds or self-esteem?

Scale

June 15, 2011

People of all different sizes throughout the world struggle with the dilemma of changing for the wrong reasons by SAKINA HUSSAIN Section Editor   People all over the world are constantly part of the struggle that is self-image. Everyday we are faced with a new list of standards that have to do with... Read more »

One more call to cancer

Cell phone

June 15, 2011

The debate about cell phones and cancer is reignited by ANDREW DINICOLA Staff Writer    The connection between cell phones and cancer has been disputed ever since cell phones became popular. Most scientists argue that there isn’t enough evidence to bring up the argument that extensive cell phone... Read more »

Don’t judge the class by its name

AP classes 001

June 15, 2011

New studies show that tough courses aren’t as great as they sound by KATHRYN OLIVA Staff Writer    More and more students are signing up for difficult sounding courses.  According to the Department of Education, the number of high school graduates who have taken these classes has almost tripled... Read more »

Is snow white too bright?

Teeth Whitening

June 15, 2011

Constantly bleaching and whitening your teeth has consequences by LEAUNDRA LANE Staff Writer    Teeth whitening has become one of the newest trends in America but when performed excessively it is discovered to be unhealthy.   According to an article on msn.com, a whitening treatment from the dentist... Read more »

Drop the gym, get a dog

Dog Walker

June 15, 2011

Dog owners seem to be more active then non dog owners by KATHRYN OLIVA Staff Writer    A recent study has shown that dog owners are usually more physically active then people who do not own dogs.    A study by Michigan State University showed that owning a dog generally makes a person more active... Read more »

Earbuds harmful for hearing

Earbuds

June 15, 2011

Scientists have discovered that earbuds are damaging to the ears by BETHANY CHAN        Staff Writer/ Layout    Since the invention of the earbuds, audiologists have discovered that they have been damaging the hearing of music listeners for many years.   Wendy Leopold, a writer for “Observer... Read more »

The Future of Google: Chrome OS

Google Chrome

June 15, 2011

Google releasing new brand of laptops featuring Google Chrome OS by ANTHONY PARADISO Staff Writer    Millions of people have heard of the famed company Google, mostly through its huge search engine and web browser, Google Chrome. Now Google is taking the next step by releasing a new brand of laptop... Read more »

Dreams really do come true

Make-a-Wish

June 15, 2011

Life changing foundation is built in Monroe by JULIA BACCHETTI Social Media Specialist    If you had only a short amount of time left on Earth, what would your last wish be? This is the vital question that revolves around the growing enterprise of the Make-a-Wish Foundation.   Make-a-Wish strives... Read more »

RIP Snow Days

Snow Days

June 15, 2011

Students can use virtual schooling during snow storms by JENN ANDREWS Staff Writer     Schools across the country are using online schooling to keep students updated with their school work during snow storms.    Various schools have been experimenting with this online schooling to see if it is an... Read more »