Dear student body

Brooke Benson, Opinion's Article
February 18, 2011  

            I have a question to pose for the general student body. Due to the severity of the situation I am forced to use my most accusatory tone so forgive me but…Who do you think you are?             Fact: High school is rough on everyone. However, as of late I’ve... Read More

Common Nonsense

Brooke Benson, Opinion's Editor
February 17, 2011  

            My name is Brooke, and I am a nonconformist. I first realized I had this problem when my peers noticed and indicated to my complete disregard of the high school food chain—surrounding myself with an eclectic mix of people from all different walks of life. I am thus... Read More

Common Nonsense

Brooke Benson, Back Page Editor
November 17, 2010  

It’s been a while since I’ve picked up the metaphorical pen to give my opinion and critique of the general high school population. I’ve left you last, dear reader, with a pessimistic view of the concept of love in high school, and sad to say this view hasn’t changed any since we... Read More

Common Nonsense

Brooke Benson, Back Page Editor
September 24, 2010  

Once upon a time there was a high school in a far away land called Hoodcreek. At Hoodcreek, there were over 2200 students, all of which had the uncanny ability to find their eternal soul mates and live happily ever after—all within the first year of attending. At every graduation there were... Read More

Common Nonsense

Brooke Benson, Back Page Editor
September 13, 2010  

Bullocks. Have I got your attention yet? Oh, good. You see, dear reader, I was given five hundred words with which to capture the attention of my ‘readers’. I had guidelines and the subject matter (a predictable introduction column). What I lacked was an attention-grabbing opener: something... Read More