Letter to the Editor
February 5, 2010
I am a 31 year old high school teacher that grew up during the dawn of recreational electronics and, I have to say, I’m impressed with these articles! Ms. Downs’ comments are accurate, but very frank and blunt. When I was her age, I found myself a successful student, but I blame this on my... Read more »
Letter to the Editor
February 4, 2010
Regarding the review for Vampire Weekend’s new album, “Contra”, I feel that the review was sufficient. Upon seeing Vampire Weekend on the CD review list, I immediately perked up. I think Indie genre bands should be featured more often in your CD review list. I’d like to share... Read more »
Letter to the Editor
February 3, 2010
I hate to inform you, but you seem to have missed the point on why students aren’t doing their work in your article “Online social networking is no excuse.” You say it’s social networking sites like Myspace and Twitter, when the true fact is that students are not motivated to... Read more »
Haiti world catastrophe
Taylor Longden, News Editor
February 1, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 1:53 PM, an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale, struck 15 miles from Port-au-Prince, making it the worst earthquake to hit Haiti in 240 years. Authorities believe 2000 people or more may have been killed. The number of casualties remains unclear, but there is said... Read more »
Online social networking is no excuse
Caroline Saquido, Special Assignment Editor
February 1, 2010
Today, teenagers all over the world, including the students here at SWCTA, use online social networking websites, preventing them from doing their work. All I ever hear students talk about is how school is so difficult and how teachers give us too much homework. Hearing these statements every single... Read more »
Preparing to sit behind the wheel
Justin Valencia, Staff Writer
February 1, 2010
As a child, most dream about the day they can drive, not knowing that there are requirements and procedures in order to obtain a driver’s license or permit. “I would like to get my permit as soon as possible,” says sophomore Sabrina Floyd. If you want to get your license and you are under the age... Read more »
Six ways teens destroy the earth
Trisha Bantigue, Photography Editor
February 1, 2010
Today, teens believe nuclear waste and exhaust from large factories are the only things killing earth. In reality, it’s the little things we do that has the greatest impact on our planet. 1. Plastic over paper According to the National Geographic website, a third of all the garbage tossed in the United... Read more »
