Be An Alpha

“If you live among wolves you have to act like a wolf.” -Nikita Khrushchev It’s a dog eat dog world, where the strong survive and the weak are devoured. As we begin to pass from our teenage life to adulthood, we discover that the key to endure is following the world’s...

Satiger: The Hunter’s Guide to Halloween

Satiger: The Hunter’s Guide to Halloween

Halloween is a wonderful day filled with fearsome beasts, candy galore, and spooky occurrences. The holiday is festive and fun, plus, it’s a prime time for the hunters of the underworld to gather. See, monsters and beasts aren’t too different from teenagers, but just...

The Women’s March From the Public Perspective

The Women’s March From the Public Perspective

January 21, 2017 was a monumental day; people throughout the world gathered together to march peacefully. The march became known as the “Women’s March”--although the title is somewhat misleading; the march was not limited to a single cause. As a result, opinions on...

Awkward Column: Delicious Lickable Kiwi

The dance was Sadies. Most of the desired men the girl had wanted to ask were already taken, so she was complaining about this unfortunate situation to a fellow friend when a stranger, a boy in her grade, made an appearance and relayed that he had not been asked....

Makeup: Art or Addiction?

Makeup: Art or Addiction?

Since makeup is a socially encouraged daily routine, it isn’t often considered an addiction. Girls from various ages were surveyed about their personal beliefs. The issue was evidently controversial. Anonymous described her thoughts on makeup, “Imagine waking up in...

Seniors’ Anonymous

Seniors’ Anonymous

Nobody goes through high school without keeping some secret dream, confession, or experience to themselves. But they need to be told, whether they’re funny or serious, embarrassing or pleasant. Here, we’re giving people a chance to give voice to these secrets without...

Does Alpine Really Listen?

“I thought it was ridiculous,” said an OHS parents regarding Alpine District’s survey sent to parents to decide what to do for Winter break. The district gave parents two options for next year’s break, and the parents were asked to vote. However, whatever option won...

The Importance of Mental Health

The Importance of Mental Health

[media-credit name="Johnhain - Pixabay" align="alignleft" width="300"][/media-credit] It’s a given that health is important, both physical and mental. Both are units in health classes and shown at least some significance. The problem is that the focus on physical...