Eagle Spirit Grounded
December 7, 2011 • Mandy Bidinger
Filed under Columns
It is the Friday of Spirit Week and walking through the front office doors there is an endless amount of yellow dismissal papers. I look back at the week and remember that I only saw a few of the students strutting their stuff down the hallways dressed up for Spirit Week. When it was time for the pep... Read more »
Do They Hate US?
September 29, 2011 • Olivia Fitts
Filed under Columns
Judgments dominate high school behavior. The U.S.is similarly judged in a global context. The outcomes are usually negative. Jordan, Palestinian territory, Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan and Lebanon all have over 70 percent unfavorable attitudes towards the U.S. Europe and Asia are well over 20 percent. The... Read more »
You may have senioritis if …
May 2, 2011 • Michael Melvin
Filed under An Eagle's View, Columns
You may have senioritis if: - you spend more time playing Angry Birds than studying for your tests - you gave up Physics for Lent - your highest grade is in senior study hall - the snooze button is the new “man’s best friend” - you’re among the 25 other people in your class who didn’t do their... Read more »
Chapin’s “bad” reputation
March 28, 2011 • Samantha Connolly
Filed under Columns
Chapin has been deemed the “rich” kid school by outsiders, but based on statistics the Chapin is the least wealthy city in Lexington County. This includes Chapin, Dutch Fork, and Irmo. The population differences, however, are drastic. The Dutch Fork area tops the three with a population of 66,450,... Read more »
Reality TV Has Issues
February 14, 2011
Filed under Columns
Short, orange, and extremely loud – Nicole Polizzi, or as m ost of America knows her, Snooki, is a pint sized bundle of drunken indecency. Snooki’s rise to fame came via the hit MTV show, The Jersey Shore, which is one of hundreds of reality TV shows. What’s ironic about this particular show is... Read more »
Crowded hallways cause traffic jams
February 14, 2011 • Amanda Dobson
Filed under Columns
My goal is to get to class in 6 minutes and my destination is the infamously crowded 200 hallway. Some say this feat is impossible, but I still try to make a desperate attempt to get to class on time. I am already running late to class when my time quickly starts disappearing and I get stuck behind... Read more »
Melvinism Column: College applications
December 10, 2010 • Michael Melvin
Filed under Columns
Warning: Do not copy any bad habits explained in the following: Reality is tough to face. Everyone is struck by it at different times and under different circumstances. Unfortunately for many of Chapin’s seniors, the reality of their entire high school career comes at the most stressful time possible. ... Read more »
A “Legit” Article
October 25, 2010
Filed under Columns
You know what’s really stupid? Some people’s current use of the English language. People, especially teenagers, seem to think using words improperly or abbreviating them sounds modern or sophisticated. They thought wrong. Take “legit” for example. In case you live under a rock, “legit”... Read more »
Boys are dumb
October 25, 2010 • Kendra Hall
Filed under Columns
“Boys are dumb, that’s the end of it,” said junior, Brooke Bauer. When it comes to teen relationships, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Junior, Thames Jamison, said, “Relationships stink! They’re pointless…it’s high school, You’re going to break up.” Some people... Read more »
What in the world?
January 28, 2010 • MEAGHAN WALLER
Filed under Columns, News
Massive earthquake devastates Haiti Tens of thousands are feared dead in Haiti’s capital after a massive 7.0 magnitude hit the city of 2 million. Many main buildings in Port-Au-Prince collapsed, including hospitals, schools, the main prison, and the National Palace. Rescuers and aid workers are searching... Read more »
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