Teens bad example
September 27, 2011
Filed under Individual Commentary, Opinion
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Texting in study halls bad (PCP)
September 27, 2011 • written by Cheyenne Brandt
Filed under Individual Commentary, Opinion
Students talking, loud music blaring from someone’s iPod, clicking pens, chewing gum, and whispers can all be annoying distractions in study halls. Who would think that cell phones would be added to the list? The continuous clicking of keys and even a slight movement from taking your phone... Read more »
Texting in study halls a benefit (PCP)
September 27, 2011 • written by Heidi Begovatz
Filed under Individual Commentary, Opinion
The study halls at FAHS have recently started to allow texting. This is beneficial because it gives students more freedom, a chance to have contact with family and takes away the urge to text in other classes. In addition to this it also gives us the chance to talk with one another. Texting in study... Read more »
Prom elicits wastefull spending from students
April 21, 2011 • written by Leah Weston
Filed under Individual Commentary, Opinion
With prom still a week away, many students are already broke because of the massive expenses for the event. Spending hundreds of dollars on a one night event is ridiculous and displays the careless money management of high school students. The biggest money drainer during prom is the purchase of a... Read more »
Entrance fees unfair
April 21, 2011 • written by Alexiyah Kohler
Filed under Individual Commentary, Opinion
The excitement of the crowd awaiting a track athlete after a race is enough to push the individual forward. The cheers from the fans provides an adrenaline rush after a spike in a close volleyball game. What would a sport be without someone to watch? Does charging spectators for admission to a... Read more »
School needs better academic ranking system
April 21, 2011
Filed under Individual Commentary, Opinion
Class rank and valedictorians should be determined and recognized at Fort Atkinson High School. There are many benefits that come along with the honor of being a valedictorian or having a high class rank for those who have earned it. Valedictorians of high schools around the country get scholarships... Read more »
Trashed!
February 10, 2011 • written by Alexiyah Kohler
Filed under Individual Commentary, Opinion
Recently, as second semester rolled in, first semester phy. ed. students were apparently expected to remove any belongings from their lockers. “Apparently” is the key word considering that some classes were not aware or told of this requirement. Without warning, the decision was made to clear both... Read more »
Lunch program’s ID system unnecessary
February 10, 2011 • written by Alexiyah Kohler
Filed under Individual Commentary, Opinion
We’ve all seen it happen: A student finally reaches the beginning of the line after waiting for their turn just like everyone else; since the person is lacking their ID or cash, they have wait even longer for the rest of the students to pass through the line. The “ID/cash rule” for the lunch... Read more »
Staff Editorial: Legalizing Marijuana
November 19, 2010 • written by Staff Editorial
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Marijuana legalization, a controversial topic at first glance, seems like a fantasy drawn up by a bunch of dorm room buddies but as of late has been a growing topic among suit and tie politicians for its economic, health and crime reducing potential. California recently sparked the already hot topic... Read more »
Rewards of high school clubs
October 30, 2010 • written by Breana McDonough
Filed under Individual Commentary, Opinion
According to the website dosomething.org, 62 percent of high school students make at least two friends by joining a club. With a statistic like this, it is no wonder why FAHS has plenty of clubs to choose from. Besides making new friends, what is it that makes a person join a club? “I have made... Read more »