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Author Archives: Marilyn Gund
May
20
2011
Talking Points: Reality TV
Yes, it’s a good escape by Marilyn Gund “The Hills”. “Cake Boss”. “Millionaire Matchmaker”. “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”. “18 Kids and Counting”. “The Real Housewives”. These are all legitimate TV shows, with large followings and larger-than-life stars. But what makes them so different from other shows on television is that they are unscripted reality [...]
Apr
13
2011
Facebook expands services, increases value
The social networking site Facebook has been increasing in value since its creation, and in January, it was valued at $50 billion by Goldman Sachs. This makes its perceived value more than companies such as Yahoo or eBay. Facebook is indeed an Internet giant, as proven by the fact that in 2010 it took over [...]
With spring break coming up in just a few short days, everyone is talking about what they are going to be doing during their week off of school. There are so many options as to where to go in the country, or even outside of it, that the possibilities are endless. From California to France, [...]
Feb
20
2011
Lunches at CHS
Out of all of the activities CHS students can cram into their eight-period day, one of their favorites is lunch. This free period can be used for a myriad of different things. Some students use the time to catch up with friends. Some do homework or study for a test the next period. Some go [...]
Jan
30
2011
Playtime is over for teens
As many have noticed, a new playground has sprung up a short distance from the high school in Shaw Park. However, despite is proximity to the high school, no teenagers are now allowed on the playground. This new playground was constructed in the fall of 2010 and has been popular with younger kids and high [...]
Dec
9
2010
Talking Points: Bagels vs. Donuts
Bagels are versatile, nutritious by Marilyn Gund There are only a few types of foods that you can eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And the most tasty, filling, and versatile of these foods is the amazing bagel. This is a great snack for any time of the day. But what is the bagel? The [...]
The First Amendment is what gives us, as citizens of America, the freedom of religion, the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press, and the freedom to assemble. These are some of the most important rights a person can have, and, as Americans, they are guaranteed to us through the Constitution. I’m sure that [...]
One of the most important decisions students make in their lives is which college to attend. Increasingly, many students are leaning towards state colleges as an alternative to private schools. Truman State University, located in Kirksville, Missouri, a small town in the northern part of the state, is one of such colleges. Caroline Stamp, a [...]
