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College Roommate – Best Friend or Enemy?
Peyton Walker
May 9, 2012
When entering college, freshmen students are hurrying to find their perfect roommates. Usually looking for your roommate is the funnest part of entering college, but sometimes it can become a huge hassle. These upcoming freshmen become worried and distressed. You have the option of rooming by yourself... Read more »
AP Classes: Good or bad?
February 27, 2012
Do AP classes better prepare a student for college or are they just a way to boost their GPA? AP Classes in some ways do better prepare you for college rather than taking a standard class, but in some ways they do not. The student will get the credits, but sometimes the student does not always get... Read more »
Valentines Day….A Day of Love Appreciation
Frances Menser, Staff
February 24, 2012
In the year 496 A.D., Romans celebrated a fertility celebration called Lupercalia on February 15 . Lupercalia was the festival made to honor the she-wolf who nursed the infant orphans Romulus and Remus. Legends say, these two infants founded the city of Rome in 753 B.C. It was also designed to honor... Read more »
Teen Obesity
Peyton Walker, Staff Writer
February 9, 2012
Teen obesity is becoming even more of a problem than it has ever been before. A few extra pounds here and there does not suggest obesity; however, it may indicate that one may need to change his or her diet and exercise more often. Usually a child is not considered to be obese until the weight is at... Read more »
Valentines Day: Real or Fake?
Madison Gaskins, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2012
Valentines Day, a holiday supposed to be filled with love, is often a highly controversial holiday among Americans. Why? Mainly because many people feel that the holiday is not real – it is simply a way for Hallmark and Hershey to make their fortune. In my opinion, Valentines Day is completely and... Read more »
Celebrity Failure: Why Do We Live For It?
Eric Toler, Entertainment Editor
May 23, 2011
“Kickin’ in the front seat, sittin’ in the back seat/ Gotta make my mind up, which seat can I take?” Sound familiar? Rebecca Black’s infamous video for her song “Friday” has reached millions of views since its release in March. People spend loads of time making parodies of the song, saying... Read more »
Reality TV: Is it too much?
By Madison Gaskins
March 27, 2011
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are the views of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the WHS High Times advisers or staff. Reality Television is television based on “real” life people experiencing “real” life events. But, how real are these TV shows,... Read more »
Does trying to be “hip” work for “Old Hollywood” entertainment?
By Allison Royal
March 16, 2011
Nowadays, it seems the media just does too much when it comes to attracting audiences. It especially seemed so after the 83rd Annual Academy Awards (or more famously “the Oscars) flopped in performance after the Academy made an attempt to “attract younger audiences.” The whole show seemed to lack... Read more »
Solutions For Sleeping?
by Caroline Hensley
February 14, 2011
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are the views of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the WHS High Times advisers or staff. When you walk down the hallways of Whiteville High School, you can’t help but glance into the open doors of some classrooms. A single... Read more »
It’s True! – The Flu Ends With “U”!
by your Student Health Nurse, Mrs. Jo Anne Biser, RN, NCSN
February 9, 2011
Recently we’ve seen a slight increase in student absences due to flu. Student Health works to decrease absences by educating students and staff on good health practices. The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. You can still get your flu shot at the Columbus County... Read more »