Teachers get the blame
September 13, 2010 • written by Anna Hanen
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No Child Left Behind, an act passed in 2001 by the Bush Administration, was supposed to be a cure-all; it would ensure that no child would get stuck in a failing school, and that no school would inhibit them from reaching their goals. Who knew this act would lead to an entire school of teachers and... Read more »
School dress code adds fuel to fire
September 13, 2010 • written by Raven Turner
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Attire and dress code are prominent issues in almost every high school system. Now, the Shelby County Schools dress code states that girls cannot wear sleeveless shirts and that guys must wear shirts no longer than wrist length or they have to be tucked in. The problem isn’t what the student body... Read more »
Recycling can help schools go green
April 26, 2010 • written by Lauren Haley
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With Earth Day right around the corner, some students at Bartlett are wondering how our school can go green. Although not everyone believes in global warming, recycling still helps in a lot of ways. For instance, a study conducted at Ivan Allen College and Duke University shows that for every dollar... Read more »
Point/Counterpoint: Is prom overrated or worth the trouble?
April 12, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell and Laura Sledge
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Prom equals the bomb.com by Jessica Ferrell Many people scoff at the idea of going to prom. Some think it is too expensive, overrated, and just down right pointless. But if dances are not a big deal, why did Cinderella go to all that trouble? There is little difference between her ball and a high school... Read more »
Teens fight war on profanity?
March 26, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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What can anybody say about the crumbling state of our society when even our political leaders are dropping “f-bombs” and other vulgar verbal projectiles? If Vice President Joseph Biden can say the f-word at the media-covered signing of President Barack Obama’s health care bill, doesn’t... Read more »
Save the matching for twins
March 26, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
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Let’s face it, ladies. Prom night is a huge deal for us. Some of us even go to the extreme of planning months in advance to make sure we have the perfect dress, makeup, shoes, hair, and of course, date. It’s our one chance to feel like a princess. But unless it is planned, no one wants to... Read more »
Life drives teens insane
March 5, 2010 • written by Ashley Fowler
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Enough with the horror stories already! Teens get sick of hearing adults go on and on about how hard their lives were growing up. Just because we have advanced technology that crashes from time to time, cell phones that constantly lose service, and cars instead of horses, most adults are convinced that... Read more »
Part-time jobs: Only the strong will survive
March 4, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
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“Would you like fries with that?” Though these words please the ears of any fried potato lover, this question is also the epitome of the stereotype that accompanies a part-time job. Whether it was working in the fields, stomping grapes, or fanning Pharaohs, children have been in the business... Read more »
Bah! Luv-bug!
February 12, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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A room the color of the reddest roses. Candles sputtering faintly in the dimming twilight. A table for two decked out with beautiful china and mouthwatering food and delicacies. The perfect setting for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal. Only guess what? It’s not for you! Many people fail... Read more »
New schedule: not so bad after all?
February 12, 2010 • written by Lauren Haley
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Lately students and teachers have been hearing a lot of rumors concerning next year’s schedule. Luckily, The Panther’s Prey’s own Jessica Ferrell cleared up the rumors up in her “6+1=7, right?” article. Next year, the bell schedule will not change. All students will still... Read more »