April 15, 2019Culture
Leigh and her husband, Rachid, are both in the lower class with Rachid’s salary bringing just enough money to cover their mortgage and buy food. After their first daughter was born they had learned a few things from the experience. When the time came and they were planning for their second child Leigh wanted as
April 10, 2019Culture
In the months leading up to the release of the Star Wars Battlefront 2 beta and the actual game, fans were so hyped and excited for the games launch. As the games release date grew closer fans became more and more hyped to see the game’s beta finally come out. Once the beta came
April 10, 2019Culture
Kendra Aarchus, a cosmetologist, wrote an article called What No One Tells You About Being A Hairstylist on “LiveAbout” about the struggles of being a hairstylist. Some of those problems were very rough hours, aching pain in their bodies, rarely any breaks if they want to keep having a living, tantrum-throwing toddlers, and dealing with
March 27, 2019Teen Life
Imagine being at a restaurant eating out with some friends or family and a kid between the ages of 5 and 10 walks up to you and calls you stupid. You then go and talk to the parent of that child and they are also really disrespectful and think that their kid did nothing wrong.
March 27, 2019Politics
Yes concealing and carrying a firearm can escalate the chances of an encounter with someone turning lethal. Yes the conceal and carry law can make people that aren’t carrying a firearm feel as safe. Yes, a criminal will most likely carry a gun with them if they suspect that their
March 26, 2019Politics
Do you have a pet at home? If you do, your household is one of the 84.6 million households in the United States that own an animal. That animal could be anything from a dog to a reptile. A recent study showed that only 44% of the 84.6 million were dogs from a rescue or
March 26, 2019Culture
Timothy Crook, a fifty-one year old man, murdered both of his parents and then drove them 150 miles away and buried them. An article from Mirror says, “Crook kicked, punched and stamped on the couple, hit them with a hammer and strangled them with a belt.” Crook suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, and when he was
March 26, 2019Culture
My all time favorite song to sing is Disney’s “I’ll Make A Man Out of You” from Mulan. I’ve even gone to the extremes of making my little sisters memorize the echo “Be A Man!” part in the chorus, as it’s sadly not possible to sing both parts at once on my own. To say
March 25, 2019Family
The other day, I was sitting on the couch while my father and grandfather were watching a football game. They were discussing the game and what the male TV announcer was saying. Then in the middle of their conversation about the play, a female announcer came on and started speaking about the exact same thing
March 25, 2019Politics
In my view, there is only one legitimate way to interpret the constitution: the way it was intended to be read by its authors. I believe that originalism is the best constitutional doctrine for a number of reasons. Originalism is a theory of interpretation of legal texts, including most notably the Constitution. Originalists believe that
March 25, 2019Sports
On October 26, 1984, a new level of competition was set by Michael Jordan in his first NBA game. He scored 16 points and had 6 rebounds and 7 assists. With this the world knew that he was going to be a legend in the making. He had passion for the sport and that passion
March 21, 2019Politics
I remember the day vividly. My sister and I were driving to the grocery store to pick up forgotten items from previous runs by my mom. We came to an intersection, turning to the left, when a car came speeding through the stop sign without hesitation and directly struck my passenger side door. Thankfully, everyone
March 21, 2019Media
Fake news. It’s the year’s biggest buzz term. It’s seen all over televised news, such as ABC and Fox. It’s in the paper and on the Internet. Fake News even can come straight from the president’s mouth. Don’t agree with a report? Call it fake news. And 2018 was no exception to fake and ridiculous
March 19, 2019Health
Most people at one point or another have heard the strong opinions floating around about the healthcare system. Frankly, if you haven’t one quick look at the healthcare twitter hashtag will give you enough insight into people’s colorful views. Health care is a right, not a privilege. We need Medicare for All so we can
March 19, 2019Business
Are you that selfish person who eats the last chocolate chip cookie?–because I sure am! Every time my grandma makes cookies it’s a race to the kitchen, and I always end up eating the last one on the plate. Why is this? Because at that moment I feel good tasting the perfect soft cookie. My
March 13, 2019Culture
By Abby J In the Japanese folklore, Yuki-onna (The Snow Women), tells a story about a demon whose skin is as white as snow and has long stringy black hair. The legend tells of those who encounter her are froze to death by her breath and their souls are sucked out from their own mouths.
March 12, 2019Politics
Is kneeling during the national anthem disrespectful towards the flag or a way a spreading awareness through our country? If you have been paying attention to the news within the last 2-3 years then you would probably know about the police brutality that is still happening in America. Many people would argue that a majority
March 11, 2019Politics
I was sitting there as an observer, just watching him, that monster. Disgust filled my mind as I attempted to clear my head. How did I let this happen? I watched as my Gandalf the grey action figure lay down lifelessly while my clone trooper R.C. car continuously ran over him. My complete and utter
March 11, 2019Teen Life
Having The Talk With Your Parents Talks with your parents can be super uncomfortable and nerve racking. One of the most memorable discussions I have had with my Dad was when his opening line was, “I know you aren’t as innocent as you seem, which means you just haven’t got caught yet”.
March 11, 2019Culture
As a person who usually keeps up with the latest news and politics, I have been noticing a frightening new trend in America. Most people are aware of the #MeToo movement sweeping across the country over the past 2 years. This trend has done a wonderful job of exposing many atrocious men in power
March 11, 2019Family
Lucy Dunne, a young plus sized girl, was in a fitting room in her favorite store when she was told by a saleswoman that the store wouldn’t carry clothing in a size “that big”. As Lucy tells The Warm Up, she was very rudely told that their clothes were more suited for “slim figures”. Sadly, this
March 6, 2019Media
Imagine you’re in highschool, it’s Friday night and everyone is putting “Who wants to hangout this weekend” or “HMU to make plans this weekend”. Multiple friends have contacted you, and really want to hang out with you. You tell them that you’re “Busy” and “Sorry”….Ok so now you’re on Netflix (or whatever you watch tv
March 6, 2019Politics
For Halloween, dress your Pitbull up as a blood-thirsty Vampire and I bet a lot of people will think that your dog didn’t change at all! Or maybe, you could dress them up as a brain-eating zombie, even a sharp-toothed, vicious dragon, and people would still believe that your pitbull hasn’t changed a bit. Many
March 6, 2019Education
4:45 a.m. That is when the alarm goes off for Morgan to start her day. She begins by opening her groggy eyes and is not motivated to start another school day. Once again, she thinks day in and day out, “Why do I even go?” By 6:05 a.m. she gets on her bus and starts
March 5, 2019Culture
Summer break, one of the most anticipated ‘holidays’ of younglings across America. It’s a popular setting in cult classics such as Dirty Dancing, Friday the 13th, and The Sandlot. But imagine if you never had the summer break off from school. When would you have time to make new friends in the neighborhood you just
March 5, 2019Media
Social Media Many people have taken to their devices to debate the topic and share their opinions on whether or not they think water is wet. Teens go back and forth on the subject and some even take to Twitter polls to decide on who is right. Is Water Wet? Explain Your Answer. #IsWaterWet —
March 5, 2019Media
Have the Kardashians Left a Positive Impact on Society? Your walking around town and you see a pretty girl. You immediately notice that she has gotten multiple surgeries to change the way she looks. The girl is taking a selfie, you guess that she has millions of followers on Instagram. You take a look closer,
March 4, 2019Politics
Feature Image By Tammy Anthony Baker With college football in season, many people wonder how much money the colleges gain from the players, and the team’s’ success. Well, according to CNN The Crimson Tide’s football program reported $103.9 million in revenue for 2016 and posted a $47 million profit. That’s up 3.6% from last year.
March 4, 2019Science
If you were a patient waiting for your name to be called on December 28th, 2012 you may have heard a blood curdling scream coming from behind the patient doors. That scream was my sister. My sister was 4 years old at the time and had the nickname of “Ella the Tough”, she always had
March 4, 2019Science
In the movie, The Box, a couple receives a box, if they press the button in the box someone dies, but they get a million dollars. The family in this movie is struggling financially and has to make a decision. You can watch the movie to see what happens, but choices are made every day,
February 28, 2019Politics
“For seven years, I lived on $500 a month. The cost of taxes on my small home was more than $200 monthly. I feel rich when I have food.” This is the sad but true reality for Sharon Dory, and billions of others have it even worse. Nearly half the population has to live on
February 28, 2019Sports
The 2016 NFL, AFC Wild Card Playoff match between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals was one of the most painful games for Bengals fans. Two bitter rivals fighting to advance to the next round in the playoffs with the ultimate goal of making it to the Super Bowl. After a long game the
February 21, 2019Education
Money, it is what makes the world spin. Like it or not, money fuels people. Why would you work for hours a day, five days a week, if it did not? You are always tired, always stressed, so when your paycheck roles in, you feel you deserve it. Now think about students. They also work
February 21, 2019Politics
It took the US almost 200 years to finally get a law that states that men and women should be paid the same. That law is called the Equal Pay Act and it requires that men and women must be paid the same for equal work. Still, some work places don’t follow the rule and
February 15, 2019Family
Now Calm Down Yes, you did read the title correctly. And no, just let me explain. There is a term; FemiNazi, which refers to the radical and extremists who claim feminism. These are the insane people who say that all men are trash and say that they should die. Well in case you weren’t aware,
February 15, 2019Teen Life
Drew Lynch, the second place winner on season ten of America’s Got Talent, has a service dog named Stella. He features Stella in all of his Youtube videos on his channel Dog Vlog. Being a service dog owner, he has had encounters with people who are either skeptical about his dog or people who