Student opinion must be heard
May 22, 2009 • written by The Packer staff
Filed under Opinion
It can be stated without question that change has been the underlying foundation of nearly every aspect of high school life this year. There are new teachers, curriculum and expectations for students. However, many changes were brought upon the school without prior... Read more »
Teachers: lose the ‘tude
May 22, 2009 • written by Maggie Wilken, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
School is almost over and the last month is usually the most stressful and dramatic month of the year. Most of us can relate to the fact that our teachers just want a break and that’s why they’re just a little less than pleasant. It’s the teachers who are always “glass half... Read more »
Pro/Con: Getting inked
May 22, 2009 • written by Londyn Lorenz, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
Beautiful floral designs, amazing tribal symbols and fierce animals are being seen more and more often on people’s bodies. People are becoming open-minded about body art. Some people, however, still seem to be under the impression that tattoos are only for head-banging... Read more »
Pro/Con: Permanent regrets
May 22, 2009 • written by Abby Hammes, Opinion Editor
Filed under Opinion
Her backless shirt shows off the fresh black ink, surrounded by raised pink skin, between her shoulder blades. She walks proudly through the halls with students staring at the new work of art. “What does it mean?” a classmate asks her. “I don’t know,”... Read more »
Kids need to participate
May 22, 2009 • written by Alex Ringdahl, 08-09 Sports Editor
Filed under Opinion
It’s common in high school to not want to participate. Classes are boring and difficult; many students would rather be asleep than sitting through a history lecture, so they often take that much needed nap. With the addition of block scheduling this year, the... Read more »
Living up to the stereotype
May 22, 2009 • written by Signe Swanson, 09-10 Photography Editor
Filed under Opinion
It’s the end of the school year and I am relieved to say my sophomore year is coming to an end. If I were to review my year, I would say it wasn’t as bad as others had told me it was going to be. Being a sophomore, I was expecting the upperclassmen to continuously... Read more »
A Hand to Guide Me
May 1, 2009 • written by Halimo Abdulkarim, Feature Editor
Filed under Opinion
Former U.S Secretary of State Colin Powell once said, “Don’t just sit around waiting for someone unique or special to come touch you. There are mentors and positive influences in every direction you look.” Inspiration is all around us, whether it is our teachers, parents, friends... Read more »
Breaking down boundaries
May 1, 2009 • written by Sam Forsey, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Opinion
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. with the Al Neuharth Free Spirit journalism scholarship program. While I was there I met two people from every state (and the District of Columbia); one boy and one girl, a nation-wide Noah’s Ark if you will. ... Read more »
Pro/Con: Blow off the show off
May 1, 2009 • written by Maggie Wilken, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
Prom has some great memories that go along with it, but those memories aren’t created because of the event itself. In fact, the events leading up to the eventual after-party is stressful and often times, memories you would like to forget. The truth is the real fun doesn’t... Read more »
Scholarship leads to success
May 1, 2009 • written by Meagan McDougall, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Opinion
I walked off of the plane tired and crabby, not in the mood to meet the other scholarship winners who all came to Washington, D.C. for the same reason as me: the Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship winners from each state. I had no idea what to expect, but at that point all I wanted was... Read more »
