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( 7:20 PM)There's a girl in the attic
Her brain filled with static.
No one cares
She doesn't matter anymore.
In a grey world
She dreams
And she screams
But no one cares.
There's a girl in the attic
Her brain filled with static.
No one cares
She doesn't matter anymore.
In a grey world
She dreams
And she screams
But no one cares.
To Kill a Mockingbird" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Harper Lee.
This book is about a young girl named Jean Louise Finch, also known as Scout, and her older brother, Jeremy, who is nicknamed Jem, who live in the Deep South during the 1930s.
In their little town of Maycomb, Ala., Jem and Scout have to face conflicts, such as racism, hypocrisy and the simple struggles of growing up.
Their father, Atticus Finch, who is a noble lawyer and a single parent, tries hard to teach his children to look past skin color and to put themselves in other people's shoes.
This theme seems to show up constantly in this book.
From their father defending an African American, to a mysterious childhood misconception, called "Boo" Radley.
These children grow up and eventually learn to never judge someone unless they have been there before and understand what they're going through.
To me, this novel is one of the most touching stories I'd ever read.
The story is so simple, yet deals with very mature conflicts. This is a classic, and I highly recommend anyone read it.
Work (and play) Forest
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Wake Forest University is a
stunning campus with classic red brick buildings and an exquisite landscape.
Fans of rock music and music videos should make sure to catch "Steven's Untitled Rock Show," or "SURS" led by spunky VJ Steven Smith weekdays on the Fuse network.
Throughout the 2 p.m. hour, regular guy Steven Smith (the host) introduces the latest videos on the music scene, as well as classics and up-and-comers. He keeps you up on the news and interviews a variety of bands.
Airplane travel is a whirlwind of stressed mothers, focused business travelers, and miles of security. Despite this, there are ways to avoid un-needed stress.
Finish reading 'Five Ways to Avoid Travel Hassle' »The creators of the Web site www.italki.com have added a new dimension to the use of the Internet to defy borders and link people from all over the world.
Primarily intended as a forum for language exchange, this Facebook-esque networking tool allows users to meet others based upon their native language and the languages they are attempting to learn or practice.
I do look forward every year to seeing friends and familiar faces in the halls of my school but at the same time, it's still a place where I can't completely relax. Especially this year because it's crunch time, the race is on for college application completion and tours of schools across the state.
I take mainly honors classes which looks really good on college resumes but it also takes a lot of work and dedication to complete the workload. Plus, I'm managing editor of my school paper which requires a ton of work due to my staff's obsession with perfection. I also am a staff writer for the yearbook that will be distributed next spring. Then there's teen takeover, which is a lot of fun...all in addition to regular classes.
Oh, can't forget sports...and NHS...and my job at Abercrombie. I like being involved, I really do. But it's a drag sometimes. I'm amazed that I still have time to hang with friends or go out at night. But, just one more year and I'll be finished with high school...then it's onto the big league where the rest of my life awaits. I'm ready for it, please come quick!!!
No summer sleep-ins for this teen.
School was out for the summer. It was time for friends, vacations, parties -
and a full-time job?
For one York teen, that couldn't have been more true.
Dover Area High School junior Bobbie Mellott, 16, worked at Strine Printing
in Manchester Township.
Her mother, Lynn, works there in the packing plant and helped her land a
position in the hand-bindery department.
Bobbie said the job is different from most summer jobs because it is full
time, whereas most teens work just a few days per week for three or four hours a
day.
"I work eight hours a day, from 7 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., every weekday," Bobbie
said. She admits that, while the hours were long and strenuous, she appreciated
the experience because it "will prepare me for a full-time job after college,
where I'm working year round."
Bobbie's day began at 5:15 a.m. She said that climbing out of bed that early
during the summer was, at times, a little tough because "most kids are off
during the summer months and sleep until noon."
As a successor to the "bell-bottom" jean, the "skinny jean" was thought
to be just another passing trend.
But it has not disappeared yet.
Fresh from the fall runways, skinny-fit pants are back, now in bolder,
brighter styles.
So what's the skinny on the skinny? (Couldn't resist.)
According to an article by Lori Hayashida on www.pureartisan.com,
skinny-fit pants first appeared in the 1950s, worn by male stars such as Elvis
and James Dean, but were occasionally seen on women.
In the '70s and '80s, groups like The Ramones and Rolling Stones picked
up the fashion scent and started rocking out in tight pants.
In a more modest sense, jodhpurs, a type of riding trousers, have been
popular in equestrian fashion since the late 19th century, usually worn tucked
into knee-high riding boots. Eventually, in the new millennium, these styles hit
the runway; by 2006, flares had practically vanished.
But does this sudden boom in the trend have an underlying meaning?
It used to be said that hem lines were an indicator of the economy.
Rising hem lines meant times were good, while longer hems meant economic
downturn. Does this now apply to pants? Is the recent economic recession making
for slimmer times and therefore slimmer jeans? It is interesting to think about.
In the meantime, go out and buy a pair of these lean jeans, now
available in so many materials and colors it is mind-boggling. Spend $20 or
$200, depending on the brand and quality desired. Shop everywhere from Wal-Mart
to Saks Fifth Avenue.
A great thing about these jeans is their versatility. Wear them with
anything from Converse sneakers and a grungy T-shirt to flats and an expensive
sweater.
No matter how you wear them, keep in mind the history behind the current
fashion trend, and what it might mean.
The heart-throb sensation has done it again with more than 5 million MySpace friends and many saynow calls from No.1 fans. The Jonas Brothers struck young teens' hearts with their new music video "Burning Up."
By ALY OWEN
In a time when new forms of communication arise as quickly as the latest trend becomes obsolete -- multitasking phones, online forums, video broadcasts -- personal interaction sounds more oxymoronic by the year.
Also in this system of information super-highway, a problem of any sort can be immediately classified and "dealt with," "taken care of," or "put on hold." Once the complication is identified, people can, as the standard states, "move on."
With the endless lines of communication available, it's strange that problems are rarely said to be "fixed."
Instead of confronting and accepting problems, some people distract themselves with another task rather than facing the adversary; any challenge, whether it occurs in a business or social setting, can be forgotten or ignored by way of an alternative coping method.
Take, for example, a simple iPod malfunction. Why fix it? It could take more time and money -- two of the most common motivations -- to fix than it would take to buy a new type of MP3 player or export the iPod's music collection to another database.
Problem solved, but not fixed.
In an argument between friends, the typical solution includes forgetting and forgiving whatever disagreement preceded the quarrel. Forgetting might be the easiest and fastest way to reach an accord (problem helped), but in some cases, forgetting prolongs the anger or hurt, but does not diminish it. Being able to accept the discrepancy while still being aware of it signifies complete reconciliation (problem fixed). Both concepts allow the friends to leave the fight in the past, but only one supports a clear conscience.
Of course there are situations where, in terms of economics, the risk is more than the gain.
If the iPod were thoroughly destroyed, finding a replacement would be better than moping over a lost cause, and if the friends' argument concerned something shallow, shrugging it off and laughing about it later would be preferable to a drawn-out debate and discussion.
However, sometimes people get lost in a plethora of easy-outs. A serious conversation can be a bunch of text messages, and a pint of Ben & Jerry's can "fix" any lingering discomfort. A frustration at the office can be "fixed" by a mind-occupying, busy schedule and acting like everything's OK.
There might be plenty of ways to avoid fully addressing an unpleasant situation, but that doesn't mean those alternatives are always ideal. If a car has an obvious nick, chances are a responsible owner won't just slap some paint over it and keep driving.
Unless the solution includes a trip to Staples, fixing a challenge doesn't always come with an easy button.
By ANNIE SWADE
How to keep new school year resolutions for success:
1. Stay organized. Jot down all assignments and important dates in a day-to-day planner.
2. Study with a buddy. Find a dependable classmate in every class for missed notes or help with assignments.
3. Use your resources. Take extra time to use all available resources, such as teachers, peers, tutors and librarians.
4. Don't procrastinate. Waiting until the last minute only adds more stress.
5. Remember to relax. Take deep breaths when under pressure. Always keep in mind that high school is supposed to be the best time of your life.
Hi all those out in teen-land. I'm doing a special highly self-promotional "Click This" to make sure you all new about the York Daily Record's new high school sport's site, www.gametimepa.com.
Get schedules, watch video from games, see tons of photos and read stories about York and Adams County athletes.
Our goal is to make this your one stop for any news about prep sports in York. Check it out and let us know what you think.
As a student of Central our school starts on Tuesday. Yes, this Tuesday. I am not to excited for school to start back up. I don't mind school itself, but I need more time. Summer hasn't lasted long enough.
In other words, I am not ready for new teachers, new binders, new classes, and new work. Can't summer just last one more month. Can't there be a Groundhog Day at the end of summer, where some animal decides if there will be a few more weeks of summer?
Well, at this point, I think it is about time that I accept that school is arriving. I can't wait till Homecoming to get my head in gear. It's time to put on my thinking cap. It's time for school.
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6/10 - Gavin DeGraw to play York Fair
6/9 - Red Lion seniors make final trek
6/9 - Dover endures hot ceremony
6/9 - Spring Grove class of '08 leaving the building
6/9 - Eastern graduates say final goodbye
6/9 - Teens win scholarships in essay contest
6/4 - Sex education daycamp planned
6/4 - Summer movie series kicks off
6/3 - Camp counselors sought for YWCA program
6/3 - Registration open for Youth Unity March
6/3 - Colbert tells grads: Don't change the world
6/2 - Miss Hanover pageant seeks contestants
6/2 - Local students win science honors
6/2 - Delone students ready to move on
6/2 - Central volleyball team graduates a little late
5/20 - Central York hosts technology fair
5/20 - Students team up for Optimists Olympics
5/19 - Spring Grove holds farewell concert for school
5/19 - Districts expect raise in school lunch prices
5/19 - Rosies celebrate top high school performances
5/19 - Northern High teen wins 'Best Student Driver'
5/15 - Dave Matthews Band coming to Hershey
5/15 - Teens audition for 'High School Musical'
5/14 - Audition for "High School Musical"
5/14 - 'Wire' director to shoot students' short film
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