What’s Your Headphones?
March 10, 2010 • Tiffany Thompson - Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
Back in the day, I can remember bobbing my head to smash hits like N’Sync’s “Bye Bye Bye” and “Oops I Did It Again” by Brittney Spears. It was apparent that the lyrics were playful and the writers had no intent on leading people astray. Today however, the same thing cannot be said. Music... Read more »
Shutter Island
March 10, 2010 • Ashley Segrave - Associate Editor
Filed under Opinion
The lights dim, a hush falls, and Shutter Island is revealed on the movie screen. Shutter Island has been in the box office since February nineteenth and has been seen by millions of viewers. Originally a novel written by Dennis Lehane, it was adapted into a film and has captured the attention of audiences. Beginning... Read more »
Going Beyond the Red, Black, and Green
March 10, 2010
Filed under Opinion
Whenever the words charity or global crisis are spoken, for some people Africa and Asia automatically come to mind. Even at Westminster it seems as though every chapel dedicated to a charitable cause is associated with Africa. I can’t count how many chapels I’ve sat through where I’ve had to... Read more »
Role Models
March 9, 2010 • John Bergman - Sports Editor
Filed under Opinion, Sports
From working in a small grocery store in Iowa to becoming a Super Bowl champion, the last person Kurt Warner thinks about is himself. It’s easy to get caught up in the MVP awards, the postseason records, and the Hall of Fame resume, but his foundation says it all: First Things First. Through this... Read more »
The Journey to the Land Before iPhones
January 11, 2010 • John Bergman - Sports Editor
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
Riding my bike back from school, I came upon the realization that I was out of shape and that I was making an effort for the first time. Although both of these were true, the dependence on technology ruled everyday life. I was on a mission to do the unthinkable, the impossible, the insane task of going... Read more »
Biased, Critical, and Stupid: The BCS
January 11, 2010 • John Bergman - Sports Editor
Filed under Opinion, Sports
Major changes are due for college football relating to the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), the most controversial postseason in all of sports. Currently, 5 Division I schools completed the regular season undefeated, all showcasing their resumes hoping that the BCS Computer system will put them in the... Read more »
Coping With Criticism
January 11, 2010 • Tiffany Thompson - Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
Recently, my mom and I were driving home after a day full of activity. We began talking and somehow our conversation came to the topic of my grades. She proceeded to explain to me that they needed to be higher in order to get certain prestigious colleges to seriously consider me for admittance to their... Read more »
Once in a New Moon
December 1, 2009 • Kelsy Cline - Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
When an unexpected disaster occurs on Bella’s 18th birthday, the Cullens decide to flee Forks in an effort to protect Bella. Left heartbroken and hopeless, Bella sinks into depression. Most of her high school year is spent numb and alone. As she puts herself in dangerous situations, Edward’s image... Read more »
Shrewd as Snakes
November 17, 2009
Filed under Opinion
Everyone has a perspective. No matter who they may be someone always has a belief or worldview. One perspective coming from secularists is that Christians’ ideas are not valid in the real world, specifically towards the scientific categories. This should concern us because being Westminster students... Read more »
I’m just so lazy…I mean stressed!
November 17, 2009 • Christian Davis - Opinions Editor
Filed under Opinion
Procrastination is to prolong or delay an action. Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. Somehow people are quick to use these two words interchangeably as if they share the same definition. Large portions of high schoolers... Read more »
Loading ...