Seriously…knock it off, we don’t want to see that
It never ceases to amaze me of how public displays of affection have gone from conservative to indecent at Mountlake Terrace High School. In the years past, kissing your girlfriend or boyfriend more than a peck was looked down on. Teachers telling couples to “break it off” and students saying “get a room,” but now [...]
Let’s take the cancer out of breast cancer
Back in October, Facebook trends had female users updating their status with phrases like, “I like it on the bedroom floor,” or “I like it on the kitchen counter.” As provocative as it sounds, these users weren’t talking about where they would like to have sex, but where they would like to put their purse. [...]
Animal testing: a cry for help
Animal testing is far more serious than merely spraying perfume in a dog’s fur. In fact, the severity is depressing enough to make any human being cry. Different torturous forms of animal testing include acute toxicity tests in which high doses of a substance are given to animals by force-feeding and inhalation, and /or absorption [...]
Classroom distractions
Texting being banned from use while class is in session makes perfect sense. Since it can be a major distraction and completely divert your attention from the teacher, it doesn’t seem like there should be a reason to allow it during class. Of course, texting is voluntary. Those that wish to text should be able [...]
Animal usage: Merciful and usual treatment
Animal testing has always benefited mankind. Without it we would not have vaccines that save millions of human lives like vaccines for polio and rabies, nor would we have insulin. What would be more tragic, thousands of Africans dying everyday due to the absence of a vaccine for AIDS, or a couple dogs having irritated [...]
Staff Eds
Pizza population falling Pizza Man, a Mountlake Terrace staple, great pizza at inexpensive prices, closed its doors on Aug. 23. At the Hawkeye we feel deeply saddened by this news since many a time the great men and women employed by Pizza Man have come to the aid of ASB and Hawkeye. The hot and buttery bread sticks, yummy marinara sauce, and friendly [...]
Profanity is not so profane
Being used more and more, cussing is losing its effect Profanity – vulgar language intended to desecrate a being. There are words in the English language that have been established to disrespect or disregard a person and their feelings. To call a woman “the B-word” supposedly means she is rude, aggressive, or unreasonable, or so it should be. Being 17 years old in 2010 [...]
Regulating freedom
The FCC can regulate anything that is broadcast publicly Many people would like to know where swearing originated. At this point, it is more interesting why obscene language still matters. Blame the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC decides what words are “indecent” and regulates their use. This does not seem fair, but it makes sense, until the contract between the FCC and [...]
Humanity naturally destructive
An attribute of man that is and always has plagued society is the tendency to cut down other’s work. People have the tendency to cast aside a multitude of demonstrations or products as tumultuous and trivial. The downfall is that those people fail to realize or even understand the countless time and tribulations the producers [...]
Mini Editorials: A short opinion about everything happening now
Originality + school spirit First it was decided that homecoming should be longer than a week and then there were even more random spirit days for little apparent reason. Frankly, five homecoming days and some assembly days of dressing up to show some sort of contrived school spirit is enough for us. And now Spring [...]
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