Leadership at its finest or better left unsaid?

Krisanta Filoteo, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2012
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It’s a common phrase that dominates students' perceptions: leadership is easy; all they do is make posters. Although this statement is partially true, leadership students do more than just make posters.  Students in this class work hours in preparing for school talent shows, promoting activities,... Read more »

Senior Elizabeth Chase offers input on dealing with high school stress

Elizabeth Chase, News & Features Reporter
January 1, 2012
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I am a victim of the “High School Stress Monster.” As a senior in high school, I continuously balance a range of activities, each of which holds their own significance to me.  While maintaining a 3.9 grade point average and a job at the Whidbey Island Local Commissary, I have participated in advanced... Read more »

Easier communication may strain relationships

Krisanta Filoteo, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2011
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Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Gmail, and thousands of other websites have become a vital part in people’s every day lives. A high school student may turn on their computers in hopes of starting an essay, but will find themselves checking their Facebook notifications before opening up Microsoft Word. Society... Read more »