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Sugar & Spice

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May 2, 2013

Dear Sugar and Spice, My best friend and I are going to prom, we went prom shopping together and I bought a really cute dress. She didn’t buy a dress that day but a week later she bought the SAME EXACT dress as me. I don’t want us to go wearing the same dress, what should I do? Sincerely, Copy Cat’s... Read more »

High School Romance: Two stories

Magartu Lolo Nasriye Birmaji, Reporters
May 2, 2013

      Who would ever think you might find love at Harding High School? School is where you become educated, not search for love, but in some cases love has no location or boundary.     If it weren’t for the hallways at Harding High School, Anthony Williams and Gabrielle Brown-Torres (Gabby)... Read more »

Music Review: Iggy Azalea

Joshua Vang, Reporter
May 2, 2013

 Five-foot-ten platinum bombshell Iggy Azalea is pushing the boundaries in not only the fashion industry but the rap scene as well. The Australian native is a model for Willimina Models and is the protegee of Hip-Hop’s very own T.I.    Azalea’s latest single, “Work,” is the story of her struggle... Read more »

The ultimate Prom disaster

Hnouci Lee, Reporter
May 2, 2013

It’s a beautiful, once in a lifetime outfit for the most special night. Ideally, it’s magical and majestic and perfect. By mid-March, the hunt for a prom dress begins.     Claws are sharpened, running shoes are on; the continue of long nights searching with friends, boyfriend, and mothers for... Read more »

Prom, do’s and dont’s

Chaltu Musse, Reporter
May 1, 2013

Prom can be a very stressful time for your average senior. Many people say senior prom is the highlight of high school. That being said, you wouldn’t want to mess up, right? There are two things you should do and two things you shouldn’t do for prom, and they’re right here. Dos     Though... Read more »

Senior Stress: Overwhelming tasks

Mai Yer Vang and Song Vang, Reporters
May 1, 2013

  Senior year is the most crucial time for seniors. Some seniors are complaining about not having enough time do homework. With seven classes a day, the homework load can really pile up, but it also varies depending on the classes a senior is taking.     “My biggest concern as a senior is trying... Read more »

What to do after Prom

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Megan Lehmkuhl, Reporter
May 1, 2013

Prom is an exciting aspect in our high school experience. Students always take a lot of time planning for this extravagant event. A major factor for prom is activities to do afterwards. There are so many fun and safe ideas you can do after prom! A lot of students have an idea of getting a hotel at the... Read more »

Sugar & Spice: YOLO

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Sugar & Spice, Reporters
March 19, 2013

  Dear Sugar and Spice, Should I take risks that may seem scary because of “YOLO”- You only live once? Sincerely, Devoted Drake Fan Dear Devoted Drake Fan, Uh, before the song, “The Motto” by Drake came out did you legitimately believe that you lived more than one life like a cat? I mean,... Read more »

Improving your acne day by day

Christina Aguilar, Reporter
March 19, 2013

Why are you so self-conscious about something that is totally normal at our age? Acne is irritating, but you’re not the only one; eight out of 10 teenagers have acne. Acne occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Acne most commonly appears on your face, neck,... Read more »

Identity Theft Movie Review

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Joshua Vang, Reporter
March 19, 2013

Sandy Bigelow Patterson, don’t let the name fool you. Sandy is a man.          “Sandy Patterson- It’s a unisex name!” claims Patterson himself. As you can imagine Patterson gets a lot of grief for his name and throughout “Identity Thief” that point is expressed and exhausted.... Read more »