Five bucket list items before graduation
Tazia Statucki, Staff Writer
May 17, 2012
With one month left in high school, I have decided to create my own personal “High School Bucket List.” It’s time for me to make the most of my time left as a high school student before I head to college this upcoming fall. 1. Go to Six Flags! I have never been to Six Flags Magic Mountain, but... 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 »
Plate perfectionist
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2012
It’s dinnertime! Tonight’s meal: pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, and corn. I begin to serve myself: potatoes on the left side with a tiny crater made for gravy, then comes the pork roast on the upper right side of the plate. The corn is too far for me to reach, so I am being served by my... Read more »
My first ‘F’
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2011
As a senior who has consistently taken honors and AP level classes since 7th grade, I have experienced my fair share of homework, tests, make-up work, and grade fluctuations. From struggling to keep an “A” in Mr. Timothy Vankirk’s AP Chemistry class, to my ‘smooth sailing’ in Mr. Mark Belanger’s... Read more »
Keep eyes on own score
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2011
As a student with straight A’s who began her high school career with Algebra 1 Honors in 7th grade, fellow classmates have consistently compared themselves to my educational ability. I am probably not the only one who has to deal with this issue. Because of this, the moment a test or assignment is... Read more »
Movie etiquette reminder
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2011
Popcorn in hand, soda in the cup holder, comfortable seat position, and the previews are ending. I was thinking to myself, “This movie better be worth the $15 for the ticket and snacks.” The movie began and so did the agony. Almost every time I go to the movies, I encounter moviegoers who think they... Read more »
To AP or not to AP?
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2010
Southwest Career and Technical Academy has plenty of overachievers who strive to be accepted to top colleges by taking a rigorous curriculum loaded with Advanced Placement classes. A typical AP class student can expect an average of two or more hours of homework each night per AP course, on top of all... Read more »
