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Searching for the Definition of Real Love

By Shantel Pettigrew Trezevant High School In today’s world, love is interpreted differently, depending on the person. Webster’s Dictionary definition says that “love is a strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties.” Students at Trezevant High … Continue reading

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Top 5 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Girls

By Toneshia McKinley Westwood High School Gentlemen, Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and it’s time have to get that special someone a gift. I am here to help you out. Twenty girls and guys were surveyed. The girls were asked, … Continue reading

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Movie Red Tails Inspires Look at Personal History

By Marcus Matthews Teen Appeal Coordinator I was excited about the release of the movie Red Tails for a couple reasons. One, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard are two of my favorite actors. Two, I’ve been a Black history … Continue reading

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Memphis Happenings

By Brionna Washington Carver High School The Bison: American Icon at the Pink Palace Museum now through May 25 “Head to Toe” exhibition at the Pink Palace Museum now through March 26. Memphis Grizzlies vs. Indiana Pacers at the FedExForum … Continue reading

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Music: Top 5 Artists to Watch and To Not in 2012

By Madison Renea Inman Middle College High School 5 Artists To Watch 1. With Drake’s new album still trending, the OVOXO (the Toronto, Ontario collaborative group of Drake and The Weeknd) bandwagon is increasing rapidly. A lot of songs that … Continue reading

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High Expectations for the Memphis Grizz

By Natasha Mehra White Station High School The Grizzlies’ final heart, grit, and grind effort of the 2010-2011 season was May 15 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.  Even though the Grizzlies lost, they emerged victorious in a way.  They had … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day (cartoon)

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Society Women Take Hold at Westwood

By Kenya Jackson Westwood High School The definition of an ingenue is an innocent young girl or young woman who lacks experience, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary . A group composed of such girls has existed at Westwood High School since 1982. … Continue reading

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Seniors Chiefs Reminisce on Careers

By Devoria Branch  Craigmont High School For senior athletes, the last game of the season can make them emotional. Craigmont football players get emotional too. “I’m so proud of my team, I’ll rip my heart out and give a piece … Continue reading

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Uniform Originality

By Madison Renea Inman Middle College High School The temperature around Memphis is changing continuously, but your fashion sense should not be altered. Yes, it may be time to prepare for a major temperature drop but that will only begin … Continue reading

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Poetry Club Helps Students Cope

By Amber Williams White Station High School From left to right. Tachele Anderson, Amber Williams, Kamyl Harvey, Cierra Burnett, Najwa Watson, Marica Wright (after the poetry slam) “What’s Poppin’?” Party of Poets Performing Incredible Nuances or P.O.P.P.I.N. is a club … Continue reading

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Courses Seniors Should Take

By Jeremy Romero Williams Central High School Sean Chesira, a senior at Central High School, said he thought taking challenging courses during his last year of school was a waste of time. “ I think taking challenging courses my senior … Continue reading

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From White Station to the World

By Sudeshna Barman White Station High School   College. The very word makes some seniors shudder. It strikes fear in the hearts of juniors. In fact, even freshmen and sophomores can be heard talking about it,: discussing what clubs to … Continue reading

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What’s Hot, What’s Not (Hip Hop/R&B)

By Kima McGaughy Jr. Melrose High School What’s Hot Otis feat Otis Redding Jay-Z & Kanye West The great tag team duo strikes again! Jay-Z and Kanye along with a sample from Otis Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness.” Sit back … Continue reading

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Compressing the Middle Class Education

By Marica Bryson Central High School While some students are not concerned about college prices, there is not a doubt that many are faced with the decision of eliminating colleges from their decision due to lack of available funds. is … Continue reading

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Holiday Cartoon by Kima McGaughy Jr. of Melrose

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Raising Awareness with ‘Powderpuff’

By Jamesia Terry White Station High School ‘Powderpuff’ was a term originally meant to describe pieces of soft cloth that were used to apply powder to the face. As time progressed, the meaning of powderpuff changed. Today, powder puff also … Continue reading

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Trezevant Football Moves Forward

By Shantel Pettigrew Trezevant High School During the week of November 29, 2010, the Trezevant High School campus was full of excitement: pep rallies, television news crews and confidence heading towards the BlueCross Bowl Class 4A championship game. On Dec. … Continue reading

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Higher Learning at Hollis F. Price

By Rachel Busby Hollis F. Price High School Usually when some someone says they go to Hollis F. Price Middle College High School on the Lemoyne Owen College Campus they get reactions like “What!?”, “Huh!?”, or “Could you repeat that?” … Continue reading

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Mitchell Football Has Brains and Brawn

By Paradise Hart Mitchell High School Many people seem to believe that a majority of athletes are incapable of excelling academically, but Nathan Cole Jr. and Gregory Buckhanon of Mitchell’s football team have proven otherwise. Nathan Cole Jr. is Mitchell’s … Continue reading

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