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Sarah Colon, Journalism 1 Reporter
December 19, 2011
Phone addiction is a frequently discussed topic these days. Some members of the older generations look at teens as if they are lazy because instead of calling, teens text. Others say teens are just adapting to a technology-driven new way of life. There are several signs of phone addiction, according... Read more »
Tiara Parsons, Journalism 1 Reporter
December 19, 2011
Celebrating her first Christmas in America, Lea Dettmer, a foreign exchange from Germany, is excited about experiencing Christmas with here her “new” family in America. “My favorite part about celebrating Christmas in Germany is getting up and going to church on the twenty-fourth,” said Dettmer. “It... Read more »
Heather Mills, Journalism 1 Reporter
December 16, 2011
Many people stress about what to wear to holiday season parties and events. The key to putting together a successful holiday party outfit is to plan ahead. You need to make sure your outfit is appropriate for the company you’ll be keeping. Of course you want to wear something that looks good on... Read more »
Miranda Turner, Journailsm 1 news reporter
December 16, 2011
The annual Fredericksburg Jaycee’s Christmas parade was the biggest it had been in 26 years since the parade began. Over 100 community members and local businesses signed up to be in this year’s parade, which had a Hollywood Christmas theme. On Saturday, December 3, 2011, the Jaycee’s... Read more »
Erika Ramirez, Journalism 1 Reporter
December 16, 2011
A new traffic pattern, which includes a four way intersection with a stop light to help control traffic, opened up on December 1, in front of Spotsylvania High School. Before the new road, a line of cars trying to turn to the student parking lot would be backed up in front of the school. The principal... Read more »
Robert Emminger, Journalism 2 Reporter
December 2, 2011
The stereotype that video games are constrained to the couch has recently started to disappear. With innovations in the technological and gaming industries, gaming has become more interactive than ever before. Video games that involve actual body movement are progressively evolving and are more accessible,... Read more »
Courtney Yau, Reporter
October 20, 2011
Fall is a great time to switch up your style and try out some new trends. A lot of unique nail polish styles and colors have been seen on the runway. There’s a look for every person and skin tone that will add a beautiful finishing touch. When it comes to nail polishes in the fall, you want to switch... Read more »
Skyler Lewis, Reporter
October 20, 2011
James Farmer Scholar’s is a program to teach minority ethnic groups how to better succeed in society. They take multiple classes to learn how to set goals, to prep for the PSAT, and to learn about the law. James Farmer scholars learn how to set goals. Goals can help you go a long way in life which... Read more »
Taylor Dunavant, Editor-in-chief
October 20, 2011
Spotsy High was full of spirit on Friday, Oct. 7, for the 2011 Homecoming pep rally. The bleachers were packed with screaming students ready to cheer on their fall sports, while teachers lined the gym eager to have some fun. The band was loud, seniors were pumped and Principal Rusty Davis was more than... Read more »
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Courtney Yau, Reporter
October 10, 2011
With all of the social networking and texting that is popular today, young adults’ vocabulary is steadily declining. Students are constantly getting into trouble for using inappropriate slang. Where are young people getting this language from? Television and the internet, of course. Technology is influencing... Read more »
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