JC experience offers lasting memories
Ryan Lina, Reporter
April 27, 2011
It’s hard to believe that I am writing my last column. It’s true what they say time flies when you’re having fun. The truth is that I actually kind of liked this place and that is hard for me to say. As much as I had my share of problems with certain members of the administration, honestly... Read More
PRO: Lowering the drinking age could cause less problems
Ryan Lina, Reporter
April 27, 2011
“The Patriot” takes an inside look at benefits and consequences to lowering the drinking age. Here is the pro side. To read the con, click here. At the age of 18, a person is allowed smoke cigarettes, go to college, live by themselves and join the military. In fact, you are... Read More
Little acts of kindness go a long way
Ryan Lina, Reporter
January 27, 2011
Every day, millions of people die from starvation. Every day, millions more ignore “feed the hungry” TV commercials. Even though some people feel compassion when they see commercials like these, most probably end up saying the same thing: “Sure, there are people like this in the world,... Read More
Justin Bieber movie raises objections
Ryan Lina, Reporter
January 12, 2011
There’s going to be more than just “one less lonely girl.” If Bieber Fever continues to rage, there might even be one less sane man. I really hate Justin Bieber. I don’t just hate him because it’s really popular to hate him. I always thought that he was a cocky, arrogant jerk who... Read More
Religious belief causes controversy
Ryan Lina, Reporter
January 12, 2011
God. Has any other three letter word caused so much controversy? It seems like everywhere you turn these days, somebody is complaining that the word “God” should not be involved at all in the United States. One of the biggest conflicts is the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance. I... Read More
Top ten kids’ shows of the past
Ryan Lina, Reporter
December 8, 2010
Children’s television programs are simply not the same anymore. The days of “The Angry Beavers” and “Hey Arnold!” have been replaced by “Hannah Montana” and “Wizards of Waverly Place.” So on that note, let’s take a trip down memory lane and look at the top ten kids television... Read More
Jonas Brothers deteriorate music industry
Ryan Lina, Reporter
November 15, 2010
“I’ve been to the year 3000, not much has changed, but they lived underwater, and your great-great-great-granddaughter is doing fine.” No, these aren’t the writings of a drunken man. These are the lyrics of the Jonas Brothers, siblings I call the initiators of the downfall of music. The... Read More
PSAs provide misleading messages
Ryan Lina, Reporter
November 5, 2010
Drugs have been around since the beginning of time. Due to this there have always been public service announcements, or PSAs. They’re well-intentioned, but most of the messages are so over-the-top that they cannot be taken seriously. Here’s a list of the top 10 dumbest drug PSAs and the... Read More
America loves its mindless media
Ryan Lina, Reporter
November 4, 2010
The United States of America should change its initials from USA to ADD because we definitely have it. If you don’t believe me, just watch any television program. I have decided that I can no longer watch the news because it’s not really news anymore. Most of it is just pointless. I watched... Read More
Comedian Greg Giraldo dies
Ryan Lina
October 10, 2010
Sept. 28 was the saddest day—the day a great life was taken from us all. It was the day comedian Greg Giraldo died. Some of you may actually recognize Giraldo from Comedy Central’s “Roasts.” However, for those of you who don’t know who he is, Giraldo was a standup comedian who was... Read More
Musicians you may not have heard of
Ryan Lina
October 7, 2010
Music is one of the hardest industries to survive in. Sure, occasionally a truly talented band or artist makes it. But most of the time the “mainstream” of music is just manufactured junk that is pushed onto the radio because it’s catchy or “marketable.” Because of this, many talented... Read More