Who doesn’t love a nice swim at the beach during a beautiful sunset? Or how about a wonderful sea food platter that makes your mouth water at the mere sight? Thank the ocean. June 8th since 1992 has become unofficially World Ocean’s Day, many don’t celebrate it, it’s not a federal holiday, no one gets…
I HATE LOVEBUGS!!!!
OMG! THERE ARE LOVE BUGS EVERYWHERE I GO! I can never get away from them! They are the most itchy, anxiety making bugs I have ever came across. They are annoying in every which way. They will follow you like a bee after you swat at them. It is not easy to not swat at…
Test Stress Rant
Let me just rant…As many students are aware, it is one of the most stressful times of the year. We are all extremely excited for summer, but not so excited for all the AICE tests and exam prep. What I don’t understand is the fact that there is about 2.5 weeks of school left, yet…
Everything, Everything Movie Review
Everyone enjoys a so-called “chick flick” occasionally, and the new hottest release is the movie Everything, Everything. Maddy, the main character, has been diagnosed with a rare form of an immune deficiency disease which has caused her to be forced to stay inside for the past 17 years. All this changes when a new…
Inexpensive Dates that Will Not Break the Bank
It’s hard enough trying to figure out what you alone want to do and can afford, but trying to add a significant other to the mix is a whole other set of issues. During the start of school, couples might find it increasingly difficult to discover fun dates that don’t break the bank. But worry…
I Am Hungry. I Am Thirsty. I Am Dirty.
Shame. Guilt. Regret. Sorrow. Pain. Anger. Worthlessness. These words won’t stop running through my heart and my mind as I sit here in the mud once again. My stomach grumbles, reminding me of the food I haven’t eaten in several days. I am hungry. I am thirsty. I am dirty. Look at me. Who would…
When Will It End?
If you turn on the news today, you will most likely see more bad things happening in the world than good. Recently, shootings have been a common subject. While not all shootings receive nationwide coverage, such as a minor one in your town, there are more and more that are of serious matter and they are being broadcasted in all states.…
Terminating the Timeless Tie
Men have been wearing pants of some type since the Middle Ages, and it seems unlikely they will ever go out of style, but not every clothing article is blessed with such appeal. Many statements once idealized as the epitome of fashion have quickly died out. One such piece, the neck tie, has seen a…
25th Annual Halloween Horror Nights
I have had the privilege to attend Halloween Horror Nights 25th year of terror. This is a special honor for everyone who was invited but even more so for me because it was my first night at Universal Studios and going through haunted houses. I can honestly say it blew my mind! When I kept…
First Day For Freshman
The day starts out with an early rise, the first of many rude wake up calls to summer ending. Then you get your shower, brush your teeth, do your hair. After breakfast, you get to your bus stop five minutes earlier than you are supposed to just in case, only to find out your bus driver generally…