Nothing blue about jeans sales: They’re hot, in color
March 28, 2012 • By Elizabeth Wellington, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Filed under Features
(MCT) PHILADELPHIA _ Skinny, colored jeans are more than this spring’s fashion must-have _ they are becoming the apparel industry’s savior. Or at least that’s what the pants feel like to retailers who, after nearly four years of dismal women’s clothing sales, finally are experiencing... Read more »
Cyber space becoming the next battleground
March 28, 2012 • Casey Morrison, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Cyber warfare could be a new way to fight a war. Countries can implant or infect a computer with a virus that could not only take over a computer, but infect all systems that come into contact with that one machine. That could potentially lead to serious consequences for anything that makes contact... Read more »
Teen substance abuse still a concern in state, nation
March 28, 2012 • Suleima Guerrero, Staff Writer
Filed under Health and Fitness
Approximately 12.9 percent of teenagers in Arizona used an illicit drug in the last month, 8.9 percent have used marijuana and 6.8 percent have used another type of drug. “People have been using substances to lift their spirits for millennia,” said John Pickrell, health editor of New Scientist... Read more »
AZ minimum wage too high, hurts economic growth
March 28, 2012 • Priscila Ortiz, Health Editor
Filed under Opinion
Minimum wage actually hurts the people it is intended to help. The House Concurrent Resolution 2056 in Arizona wants to lower the state minimum wage to the federal level. If passed, the proposal will help stimulate Arizona’s economy and will help lower unemployment. Jobs cannot escape the laws of supply... Read more »
‘Lorax’ message not lost on many, for some it’s not appreciated
March 28, 2012 • Jose Haros, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
The Lorax has been a top box office selling hit. The feature film made $70 million on its opening weekend. $123 million on the film’s second week. The film is based on the book Lorax by Dr. Seuss. Besides the movie bringing in a staggering amount of money to the box office, the movie has a message. The... Read more »
Two tennis stand outs
March 28, 2012 • Christian Bustillo, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Santos Rangel and Michelle Manon are ranked number one on the varsity tennis ladder at Kofa High School for this year. Meaning, they have consistently improved as athletes. Tennis is one of the most widely played sports in the world. Although Rangel and Manon aren’t on a professional level they are... Read more »
“Prom?” New ways to ask an age old question
March 28, 2012 • Mirna Soto, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
Getting the courage to ask someone to prom can be difficult . However, wondering if that special someone will say yes or no is torture. There are many different ways to ask that person to prom you just need to find a way to do it, like being creative or romantic. There are a couple of creative ways... Read more »
Flesh eating life savers
March 28, 2012 • Leslie Verdugo, Features Editor
Filed under Health and Fitness
Medicine and medical treatments have come a long way. Today’s modern medicine consists of antibiotics, surgery, and better education on living a healthy lifestyle. However, what do doctors turn to when conventional methods fail? There is a natural and efficient way to clean one’s wounds which not... Read more »
Athletic recruitment, scholarships competitive among high school athletes
March 21, 2012 • Gloria Cortez, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Money is a big deal when you are on the verge of graduation. Considering the fact that college is right around the corner, many people turn towards scholarships for money. ”I haven’t really chose a school to go to but a scholarship in the NCAA division II is all I am aiming for because... Read more »
Delicate balance of school, work
March 21, 2012 • Kaitlyn Guillen, Sports Editor
Filed under Opinion
Jobs are often hard to come by in America. Teenagers are usually obsessed with the idea of filling out every application they can get their hands on from their favorite stores when they turn the big one-six. Earning money and responsibility at a young age can be fine but, some may find the struggle... Read more »
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