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THE MAIN FOUR

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THE MAIN FOUR

A forum for open student discussion.

THE MAIN FOUR

A forum for open student discussion.

THE MAIN FOUR

The truth about e-cigarettes

March 17, 2014

By Staff Writer: Tricia Tucker “E-cigs are the hot, new way to smoke healthily,” is what the majority of people tend to believe.  People believe that e-cigs are not bad for you, simply because the...

Point/Counterpoint: How to make up snow days

March 17, 2014

Longer school days could have negative effects on students, teachers By Staff Writer: Rachel Cichon There hasn’t been a winter as abominable as the one currently raging outside in the lifetime of any...

The future alteration of the American government

March 7, 2014

Importance of youth involvement in politics By Staff Writer: Alexis Klask “My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what, together, we can do for the freedom of man,”...

The black and white facts about racism

February 12, 2014

An Opinion Article By Staff Writer: Kate Bauer At this age in my life, I have some mixed feelings about Black History Month. Americans have dedicated one month out of the year, February, to celebrate the...

Howell board agrees on contract

February 5, 2014

An opinion piece by A&E Editor: Madison Deadman After a long hard battle, the Howell School Board finally passed a teacher’s union contract, on Monday, Jan 20. The contract will be lasting until...

Point/Counterpoint: Making the crucial decision about getting the flu shot

January 31, 2014

Why not everyone needs to get the shot in order to stay healthy By Feature Editor: Hannah Snyder Every year the local businesses and hospitals advise you to get the flu shot or some type of vaccination...

Jobs are just as important as sports

January 22, 2014

By Staff Writer: Eliza Bengala Sports are a very big deal in the high school culture. A lot of high school students feel that they are just as much an athlete as they are a student, and devote countless...

Netflixing: Fun pastime or the root of all evil?

January 21, 2014

By Managing Editor: Amber Lee Carnahan Netflixing: The act of watching an entire season of a show in one sitting; a valid excuse for avoiding social obligations. Sure, this may not be a valid word in the...

Mosh pits cause controversy after 12-year-old girl gets injured

January 15, 2014

By Staff Writer: Marissa VanDaelen Mosh pits have been around since the early 1980s. It’s no doubt that they have gotten more dangerous over the years so it’s understandable why it’s been questioned...

Point/Counterpoint: Believing in Santa, healthy or dangerous?

December 19, 2013

Belief in Santa Claus adds to the magic of the season By Staff Writer: Travis Waker The belief in Santa Claus is good for kids because of how it makes children feel on Christmas morning and the anticipation...

“The Knockout Game”: punching the trust right out of humanity

December 19, 2013

By Staff Writer: Lexi PetroiRecently, a 16-year-old girl in London was knocked out cold by a complete stranger in broad daylight. A man died after being punched at a bus stop in Manchester, England....

Teens express themselves with body ink

December 16, 2013

By Feature Editor: Hannah Snyder Not that long ago tattoos were typically imagined on people who rode motorcycles and on the arms of criminals. However, tattoos have been becoming much more popular in...

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