Monthly Archives: February 2010
Is Obama’s plan for increasing troops in the United States’ best interest?
YES By: Taylor Herring Obama’s plan to send 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan is the most probable and feasible idea for counterinsurgency. After eight years of fighting the war overseas, the military and officials are desperate for the light at … Continue reading
Upgrade/Downgrade
By: Sara Sanner The New Orleans Saints had a winning season? And now they’re on to the Super Bowl? As surreal as this sounds, it’s true! Having not had a winning season since 2006, the Saints have a new season … Continue reading
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Hearts, hands, and hard cash go out to Haiti
By: Arik Shams The recent earthquake in Haiti almost two weeks ago had its effect felt far beyond the borders of the small island nation. All over the world, people saw one of the deadliest quakes of the century cripple … Continue reading
Filed under Opinion
Worst Songs of 2009
“Fireflies” by Owl City “For Your Entertainment” by Adam Lambert “Fifteen” by Taylor Swift “Second Chance” by Shinedown “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus “Someday” by Nickelback “I Hate This Part” by Pussycat Dolls “21 Guns” by Green Day … Continue reading
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Best Songs of 2009
“Bad Romance” by Lady GaGa “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon “I Run to You” by Lady Antebellum “1901″ by Pheonix “Cowboy Casanova” by Carrie Underwood “All the Above” by Maino … Continue reading
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Oak Grove’s newest club explores Japanese culture
By: Kent McCarty Of the many clubs available at Oak Grove, perhaps none are more involved in their subject matter than Club Otaku. According to club president Kristin Zumbro, the club is all about the celebration of the Japanese entertainment … Continue reading
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Centerstage hopes to shine at upcoming competitions
By: Ashley Ricks Centerstage is Oak Grove’s upbeat, entertaining showchoir. Tim Breland has been sponsoring and directing the choir for eight years. This year, their music numbers have a “party” theme and get the crowd excited. A few of the … Continue reading
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Resolved: OG Debaters win bids to Tournament of Champions
By: Arik Shams Oak Grove recently saw two of its best debaters compete in the Princeton Classic Debate Tournament last December. Will Bedwell and Steven Wild, Varsity debaters of the Oak Grove Forensics Team, participated in the Public Forum event … Continue reading
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Most beautiful, beauties crowned at OGHS Beauty Review
By: Kate Zachary The Oak Grove High School Beauty Review is an annual fundraiser for the choral department. It is usually held during the month of January, and Mr. Tim Breland and Mr. Demetric Cooley are the chairman and co-chairman … Continue reading
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Warriors to make music down under
By: Amelia Landers, Editor Three outstanding OGHS band students were selected to participate in the 2010 Mississippi All- State Lions Band. Katie Folkes was selected for color guard, Connor Lawson was selected for alto saxophone, and Christina Vilar was selected … Continue reading
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