Warning: Senioritis (It Could Happen to You)
January 7, 2013 • Frances Brumley, Staff Writer
Filed under Editorials, Top Stories
You may have heard of Senioritis before. Underclassmen joke about having it; teachers dread it’s inevitable outbreak, and every senior you know is susceptible to this life-altering illness. Senioritis is a chronic and progressive disease, meaning it lasts for months and gets worse over time.... Read more »
Holiday Jams to Add to Your Playlist
December 11, 2012 • Frances Brumley, Staff Writer
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Like many others, I am a huge fan of Christmas music. Every year, I have to force myself to wait until after Thanksgiving to break out my Christmas CD in my car. I thought I’d share a few of my holiday favorites so that maybe you can discover some new Christmas cheer. “O Holy Night”... Read more »
Let’s Get Down to Business!
December 5, 2012 • Frances Brumley, Staff Writer
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This Friday night the Feminist Issues Group is hosting a movie night in the SMP library. We are showing Mulan, and all the proceeds are going to Faith House, a support center in Lafayette for victims of domestic violence. This is a really beautiful cause, so we would really appreciate it if everyone... Read more »
Breast Cancer Awareness
October 15, 2012 • Amanda Rabalais, Staff Writer
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Along with being a month famous for its tricks and treats, October is also National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I know we’ve all seen the pink ribbons around, but what else do we know about breast cancer? Here are some quick facts according to breastcancer.org: 1 in 8 women will develop invasive... Read more »
Driving: Do’s and Don’ts
October 3, 2012 • Sydney Renard, Staff Writer
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As students all over campus are getting their licenses, it seems necessary to address proper driving etiquette for those who are new to the road as well as those who are more experienced but need a little refresher. According to numerous studies, the leading cause for car accidents among drivers of all... Read more »
Ten Tips for Test Taking
September 25, 2012 • Frances Brumley, Staff Writer/ Film Critic
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As juniors gear up to take the PSAT, I thought I would share a few tips with y’all that really helped me to raise my scores. Start studying yesterday. Seriously. It is never too early to begin preparing for standardized tests. With just three weeks left, you need to get moving. Eat something. ... Read more »
The Right Apps Make All the Difference
September 7, 2012 • Frances Brumley, Staff Writer
Filed under Editorials, Top Stories
I, like the majority of students, was extremely excited about receiving my new iPad for the school year. Not only did it promise to make my school year more organized and my classes more efficient, but it was also really awesome to just have an iPad. While I usually have the tech savvy of my 81-year-old... Read more »
Don’t Bottle It Up
September 5, 2012 • Sydney Renard, Staff Writer
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Walking around campus, it’s not uncommon to see students with plastic bottles in hand. With just four minutes to get to and from classes and the occasional trek to the gym for lunch and chapel, bottled drinks are by far the most convenient method to carry anything without causing a mess. However, what’s... Read more »
New Orleans Saints VS. The NFL
April 2, 2012 • Alex Stephens, Sports Writer
Filed under Editorials, Sports, Top Stories
If you have been watching ESPN and the news, you probably have heard that the New Orleans Saints have gotten many punishments from the NFL. The league is saying that the team has had bounties on players to take them out of the game. This off-season the NFL has had an investigation and has come to... Read more »
America’s Coat of Arms: The Car
February 3, 2012 • Sam Bacqué, Contributor
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Have you ever been simply proud to be an American? You don’t need to dig deeply to learn about oppression and denial of rights by the government in other countries. America has always been viewed as a place where a person can choose his own path through the many rights guaranteed to us all by our... Read more »
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