Saturday, February 25, 2012
Mark your calendar to donate blood during a Cartersville High School drive set for April 18.
As the paramedics rush Billy to the ambulance, they soon realize that a large cut on his side is pumping blood profusely onto the stretcher. They lift him into the ambulance and rush to hook up a syringe so they can begin giving him blood. As they rush off, the EMT's look at each other nervously, fearing for Billy's life. Eventually Billy makes it to the hospital, receives the necessary care and surgery and fully recovers. But what if Billy hadn't received the blood that kept him alive on the race to the hospital? And where did the blood come from? Who was the secret hero that saved this young man's life? That hero was a normal person. It could be anybody. Look around, they could be in the room right now. Giving blood is essential to the …
Monday, February 20, 2012
Cartersville High School students recount their experiences on a paranormal investigation.
The clock strikes 10 p.m., and immediately the whole room around us transforms, as a nearby train skyrockets past the Adairsville Train Depot. The once sturdy and bright entrance, now shakes violently, as our bones clink together, in tune with the constant throb of the nearby tracks. On any given day, the clock inside the old train station strikes noon as the distant chugging of a train resonates throughout the town. However, this dark and rainy night, the train station sleeps—at least in appearances. Finally, less than a minute later, the last of the steaming devil has passed, and we are once again faced with the sleeping giant of mysteries. Why we are in this museum in the middle of the night in the small town of Adairsville, a …
Sunday, February 12, 2012
The simple distinction between fear and anxiety is important in treating anxiety disorders.
You are taking a hike up a mountain—pleasant and calming—with the sun shining dully through the brown tinted leaves. Suddenly, a rattlesnake appears at your feet. At that very moment you experience something. You freeze, your heart starts to pound faster and faster, then you begin to sweat frantically—a quick, automatic sequence of physical reactions. That reaction is fear. A couple of months later your friend wants to go hike the same mountain. You are taking the same walk again but this time it is different. The sunshine and pleasure are still there, but no rattlesnake. Still, you are worried that you will encounter one. The experience of walking through the woods is fraught with worry. You are anxious. This simple distinction between …
Saturday, February 4, 2012
A local student provides background on the Jewish religion.
She pulls her scarf tighter as the cool winter breeze skimmers across her neck. Sauntering around the neighborhood filled with song, she is trying to stay on tune while spreading Christmas cheer from doorstep to doorstep. On approach to one of the last houses however, she becomes puzzled. Rather than a Christmas tree, a strange eight-pronged candle stood in this window. For a Jewish family, this is the sight their gaze falls upon for the month of December. The Jewish religion, although sharing some similar qualities as Christianity, is in fact quite different. For example, the Jewish religion does not recognize Jesus as the Messiah, but still believes him to be an extremely influential figure during his time. Also, Judaism does not believe…
Friday, February 3, 2012
A Cartersville High School student takes a moment to reflect on the life of the legendary football coach, Joe Paterno.
Controversy, scandal and investigations are just a few of the words surrounding Penn State in the past few months; unfortunately the death of legendary coach Joe Paterno will be added to the headlines. The coach and mentor's death came at a time that Penn State is unfortunately darkened by a cloud of controversy, however students, past and present, along with family, friends, and fans will not let the ominous cloud darken the light that Paterno's life and coaching brought to Penn State. One of the most legendary coaches in the history of college football has passed, and we pause to reflect on a life that touched and influenced so many others. "JoePa" was head coach of the Nittany Lions for 46 years and holds the record for most victories…
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Along with Patch's live coverage, a local high student provides an explanation and analysis of the Republican Primary in Florida.
It's Tuesday, Jan. 31 and an important day for Republicans across the country—Florida's primary day. This highly influential state would be a key victory for any of the GOP's candidates, as it holds one of the highest electoral vote counts, with 29 total votes. Who is the current leader in this important state, one might ask? As of yesterday, nearly every major poll conducted showed former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in the lead, with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich trailing behind. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is currently in third, with Congressmen Ron Paul not far behind. While Romney holds the lead for now, the chances of Gingrich potentially winning the Sunshine State aren't as farfetched as many Romney supporters …
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Who will be the first go to college without help from the state?
With May quickly approaching and thousands of the nation's youth rallying off to higher institutes of learning, one pressing question arises: How will I pay for college? For many college-bound Georgians, this question was answered by the HOPE, Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally, Scholarship. However, due to recent economic woes, Gov. Nathan Deal has taken measures to preserve HOPE's funds. In 2011, requirements for the HOPE Scholarship rose. In order to receive the Zell Miller scholarship, which covers 100 percent of tuition, students must have a GPA of 3.7 or higher AND an SAT math/reading score of 1200 (or an ACT score of 26). Georgia residents who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher will receive 90 percent of tuition. However, if …
Saturday, January 28, 2012
A Cartersville High School student asks if the look of sun-kissed skin is really worth it.
Gretchen, a junior at Cartersville High School, opens the door and smells the scent of cocoa butter, as palm trees and beach themes decorating the walls. There are racks of tanning products, sun towels and goggles lining the wall behind the counter. She hears the sound to justify the switch that turns on the UVA radiation to heat projecting bulbs that burn the skin: the tanning bed. The UVA radiation in tanning bed bulbs is up to three times more intense than UVA in natural sunlight, reports Dr. Celeste Robb-Nicholson of Harvard Women’s Health Watch. Is it really worth it? A tanning bed is an apparatus used for tanning, consisting of sunlamp tubes, typically horizontal for lying on, with another above. Tanning can be addictive. For some…
Friday, January 27, 2012
For those on a budget, a Cartersville High School student provides dining suggestions.
Sitting inside, the air stifling, walls barren, the 24 high school seniors are convinced they are sitting in their own personal level of hell, created by Dante himself, when in actuality, their “prison” holds nothing more than a few desks, some dusty text books and a grumpy teacher well overdue for his planning period. Moments later, the loud ringing of the bell sends the seniors flying to the parking lot, ready for lunch. This hunger rampage comes to a startling halt when a thought suddenly crosses one student’s mind. “I’m broke and only have a few bucks for lunch.” Is it possible in Cartersville to dine for a few dollars or is the cafeteria suddenly sounding like a more lucrative option? When given the option to eat in the cafeteria or …
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Young women today don't understand attractiveness is all about personality, not a new nose or other augmentation.
From Hollywood to New York City and everywhere in between, America is flourishing with the nightmare of plastic surgery. Looks matter more than ever and perfection can only be created from going under a knife. The nose with slightest hump in the bridge that the plain eye cannot even see, is demanded to be fixed out of utter self-consciousness. Now the 18 year-old girl that graduates from high school with plans to attend the University of Georgia in the fall no longer desires a car for graduation; instead, she dreams of her parents buying her breast implants. Once the exclusive domain of wealthy, older women, it's a trendy, new option for any teenager with an adolescent hangup. The media, and its consumers, generally keep conversation …
Colleen Hunt
6:57 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Awesome article! Most likely, many lives were saved as a result of the blood drive, as well as letting the public know of the upcoming event. more ›