Just cRUIZing Around #4
Rochelle Mae Ruiz, News Editor
February 5, 2012
Elevators: Towers of terror
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 2, 2012
People who are too lazy to take the stairs use elevators. Elevators are, also, used for making people feel extremely awkward while having close contact with complete strangers. How many times do you walk on an elevator without feeling slightly uncomfortable? The worst is when you and a stranger reach... Read more »
Humor, acceptable, when clearly funny
Alexandra Nedelcu, Staff Writer
January 31, 2012
“In every joke, there is a grain of truth.” This quote has been grabbing my attention lately and has made me question the true meaning of a joke. When individuals indicate that they are just joking, I always stop and wonder if perhaps there was some truth in what they said. This struck me one day... Read more »
Student loans: Yay or nay?
Marina Triplett, Executive Section Editor
January 27, 2012
Senior year is quickly approaching for the graduating class of 2013. While pondering about your future, college is a big part. The college you choose is one of the most important decisions you make during your senior year, and could change your life forever. Many topics will present themselves when... Read more »
Snuggies not worthy of hype
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2012
“It’s the blanket with sleeves we all love!” claims the official Snuggie company in their advertising. Although it has been awhile since I learned about bandwagon propaganda techniques in seventh grade, I can still tell that the fallacy in this argument was prevalent. I did not fall for their advertising... Read more »
justCRUIZINGaround #3
Rochelle Mae Ruiz, News Editor
January 25, 2012
Are streets safe anymore?
Bserat Ghebremicael, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2012
Imagine driving down Las Vegas Boulevard as you are heading home after picking your brother up from school. As you approach the intersection the light turns yellow, but you are past the white line, so you keep going. But, as you proceed, a car tries to make a left turn in order to beat the light and... Read more »
Daily life of an American teenager
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 20, 2012
It’s 5:22 a.m. and after hitting snooze for the fourth time I finally manage to drag myself out of bed. Another day, another routine, another… adventure? The biggest decision I make while getting ready for my day is whether I’m going to wear jeans or yoga pants. No “cute” outfit will make... Read more »
Strong emotions appropriate, just not in public
Alexandra Nedelcu, Staff Writer
January 18, 2012
I could feel the negative vibes spreading across the room, as the two “lovebirds” spit nasty words at each other. “I don’t value our relationship. You are annoying half of the time now!” she said with nasty, hateful tones in her voice. “I’m sorry, but I refuse to agree! You aren’t... Read more »
Temple Run or homework run?
RJ Reyes, Staff Writer
January 13, 2012
