Terrace Sports Updates
- FINAL: Hawks 41 - Oak Harbor 13 8 hours ago
- Oak Harbor with a 28 yd TD. PAT missed. Hawks now lead 41-13. 2:30 remaining. 8 hours ago
- Hawks punt the ball. Oak Harbor takes over at the 19. 4:33 left in the game. 8 hours ago
- Interception by Brach Hornbuckle. Hawks have the ball at midfield. 8 hours ago
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Health Archive
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Fact or Fiction: Apple seeds contain cyanide
Fact: apples contain amygdalin, which is sugar and cyanide as a compound that when consumed changes into hydrogen cyanide, the same chemical compound that was used in the Nazi gas chambers. Cyanide works by keeping blood from carrying oxygen through out the body, when a human body is denied oxygen, the medical term is hypoxia, [...] -
The realities of teen pregnancy
Each year in the United States, roughly 750,000 girls become pregnant, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Of that number, there were 435,436 live births to mothers ages 15-19. But beyond that staggering number, there are many more critical issues that emerge when considering the impact teen pregnancy. In the United States, young women [...] -
Body Language: Unspoken Communication
There are about 6,912 languages around the world being taught, read, spoken and written. With so many languages circling around the globe it is inevitable that there would be miscommunication. However, one language is often overlooked and although it is not a spoken language it can be communicated to other people unconsciously – the art of body language. Body language can be as simple as moving your hand toward your mouth [...] -
Gender determines strengths, attractions
The birds and the bees has long been a major topic among teens. Girls develop breasts while guys get deeper voices. But does Billy really like your black dress? Does Sally think it’s hot when you wear Axe? The truth is, each gender has a different perspective and acts with different motives. The “girls are from Venus boys are from Mars” [...] -
Alcohol
The year 2009 has come with some very big surprises; the first black president, an amazingly high number of reality shows, and half naked girls selling coffee. Although many people could argue that the things previously listed are great, most can agree the increase in teen alcohol abuse is not one of them. Finding a [...] -
Health Blurb; Why do we get scars?
The famous boy-wizard Harry Potter has his iconic lightning-bolt scar, inflicted by a Dark Wizard when he was a baby. However, it doesn’t take a spell to cause scars to form on your body. Scars are created when your skin gets torn, be it by a knife or a stray piece of sharp wood. However, [...] -
The low down on the raw diet
As the food radar continues to expand, people have broken away from the typical diet and created new ones. From the simple healthier diet to one that would help people lose weight. Among these are the South Beach diet, the Atkins diet, as well as veganism and – a most unique one – the “raw [...] -
Fact or Fiction: Do we only use 10 percent of our brain?
Most students at MTHS have heard that human beings do not use the full potential of their brains, but this is in fact a myth. The brain is one of the most important organs in the human body. It controls the central nervous system. It also helps with the coordination of walking, talking, breathing and [...] -
Is this Normal!?
Hi Campers, Welcome back to a new school year. It is nice to see all your shiny faces! Sometimes summers turn out way different that you plan. Here’s what I learned or did during my summer vacation: •Discovered Urban Decay makeup. • Attending or participated in a personal record number of weddings (Don’t get excited, [...] -
Questions Answered: The Human Body
Humans will always have questions about their bodies. Whether it’s why we have an appendix or why some people have green eyes while others have brown. The Hawkeye has uncovered the answers to a few of these mysteries. Why do we get brain freezes? Brain freeze is the common name of a sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia, which [...]