Texting teens close eyes to real world
May 10, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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Communication has evolved dramatically ever since the invention of Morse code. The telephone followed soon after, plus computers, e-mail, and Internet, finally ending with the cell phone. These new inventions caused endless joy to many people upon their debut. However, one event not resulting from... Read more »
Dreams evolve as seniors grow
May 10, 2010 • written by Kimmy West
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Every little kid has a dream career, but pursuing these dreams falls upon the shoulders of the growing child. Kids grow, but does the dream grow with them, or get thrown away for a new beginning? Some kids’ aspirations come to only a selective few, such as being the President of the United States... Read more »
The Panther’s Prey bids farewell to five seniors
May 10, 2010 • written by Lauren Haley
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The Panther’s Prey will be losing more of its senior staffers than normal this year. These five seniors, who will be heading off to college this fall, have worked very hard to make their last year a good one. Laura Sledge has been a member of The Panther’s Prey newspaper staff for three... Read more »
Tanning sparks skin scares
April 26, 2010 • written by Ashley Fowler
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Nicotine is the ingredient that has smokers all over the world attached to cigarettes. Well, the perfect tan is what has a large number of people addicted to tanning beds, even though the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a ton of information available about the dangers of both. On Thursday, March... Read more »
Teens charge into endless debt
April 26, 2010 • written by Laura Sledge
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“That is such a cute purse. I have to have it, but I really don’t have enough money.” In situations such as these, many teens, as well as adults, find it easy to simply charge the purchase on a credit card, instead of paying money they actually have. Many teens do not realize how very... Read more »
Sugar addicts unite
April 12, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
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Sugar addiction, though not as life-threatening as alcohol addiction, is a very prominent problem among teenagers. Candy, soda, cake, cookies, ice cream–you name it–seem to be the snack of choice for teens. “In my house, you eat what you want to eat,” senior Charlotte Joure said.... Read more »
Teens struggle to plan for future
April 12, 2010 • written by Laura Sledge
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Medicine, law, education, business, engineering. Teens have so many career paths to choose from that deciding exactly what course to take in life at such a young age could be difficult. Most teens, as they near their senior year in high school, begin to fret over their choices, and wonder if it is necessary... Read more »
‘Faith County’ hits center stage
March 26, 2010 • written by Kimmy West
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The theater class will be performing this year’s spring play, entitled “An Evening of Culture: Faith County II” on April 7-9. The actors, stage crew, and director have been working very hard for months to prepare for the epic comedy, hoping to have the satisfaction of entertaining their... Read more »
Prom repeats hinder teens
March 26, 2010 • written by Ashley Fowler
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Most people know that every year fashion designers create designs and determine styles for the prom season. However, according to most girls, no one really listens to what these designers think should be worn to this one in a lifetime event. “I keep up with the latest styles for the most part,”... Read more »
Spring break ’stay-cations’
March 5, 2010 • written by Lauren Haley
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Spring Break is just around the corner, and while some teens will be headed to Cancun or Disney World, the closest others may get to a beach is watching MTV’s “Spring Break.” For those teens who will be sitting at home over the break, there are some fun alternatives to going out of... Read more »
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