Zero Dark Thirty reveals Societies Flaws
January 30, 2013 • Todd Brinen, Reporter
Filed under Entertainment, Opinion
Released on Jan. 11, 2013, Zero Dark Thirty is the movie to see. Zero Dark Thirty tells of the ten-year emotional roller coaster ride leading up to capture Osama bin Laden. Many people believe they know the whole story, but they would be mistaken. All truth told, there are so many valuable lessons to... Read more »
Fancy Friday?
December 11, 2012 • Miranda Chang, Reporter
Filed under Opinion, Uncategorized
Friday. I think universally we can all agree that Fridays are definitely one of the best days of the week. The thing that is more controversial is whether they are the end of a long week or the beginning of a weekend. Fancy Friday was something I started when I moved here almost a year ago. It consists... Read more »
Twilight: The End of the Saga
December 11, 2012 • Zoe A. Gaetjen, Reporter
Filed under Entertainment, Opinion
The fifth and final installment of the epic Twilight saga has finally arrived. The highly anticipated conclusion of Stephanie Myer’s break out series has been a long time coming. Four years ago, when the first installment was released it seemed like there was a long ways to go before Breaking Dawn.... Read more »
Obsession: Is it Good for You or Not?
November 30, 2012 • Max Veras, Online News Producer
Filed under Opinion
Obsession. A word most people associate with negativity, though it can mean a good thing for some. Everyone has their own obsession; whether it has the same effect on you as it does others is what makes it different. But can obsessing over something change the way you act or feel towards something? The... Read more »
How Do YOU Shop?
May 22, 2012 • Sierra Ham, Reporter
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
The Internet age is officially here. Besides social networking and easy access to all information in existence, i.e. Google, there is also online shopping. With most stores having their own websites and sites like Amazon and eBay, it is now easier than ever to have whatever you desire, now delivered... Read more »
Don’t Vow to See “The Vow”
February 21, 2012 • Meghan Mistry, Editor in Chief
Filed under Opinion, Staff, Top Stories
As far as sappy, pointless love stories go, The Vow is a must-see. But with its abrupt ending and flat plot line, there is nothing exceptional about this cliché mushy gushy love story. The Vow released trailers in fall of 2011, immediately captivating the hearts of people across the nation with its... Read more »
Over Overcrowding
December 16, 2011 • Sanda Cavallaro, Reporter
Filed under Opinion
Next school year Clear Falls High School’s student body will have all four grade levels. At the moment our school population stands at about 1500 and is scheduled to grow when about 600 new freshmen start high school. This wouldn’t be a problem, but our school is already crowded. Early morning traffic... Read more »
Bogus Resolutions?
December 16, 2011 • Sierra Ham, Reporter
Filed under Opinion
New Years resolutions have been a long-standing cultural tradition with origins in ancient Babylonia, where its believed the first resolutions were made. Fast-forward to January 2011 and millions of people will make a resolution they don’t plan on keeping. “Im going to quit smoking”, “I... Read more »
Brace Yourself America
December 6, 2011 • Sanda Cavallaro, Reporter
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
Brace yourself America; Election Day is eleven months away, and it is going to be ugly. Turns out campaign managers believe the way to gain the vote of the average, fed-up-with-all-the-nonsense-going-on-with-the-government is to talk trash about other politicians, and start early. Campaigns, both democratic... Read more »
Christmas Time is Here?
December 6, 2011 • Max Veras, Online News Producer
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
Out of the past 16 years that I’ve seen my Christmas tree lit up, I can’t remember hearing so much complaining about one of the best holidays to celebrate: Christmas. Filled with lights, presents and toy drives for children in need, Christmas time manages to bring the community together. People... Read more »


