Tag Archives: Mary Ryan Karnes
Media Bias a “Primary” concern for the GOP
by: Mary Ryan The GOP presidential nomination race has been full of surprises. With scandals, dropouts, accusations, and confusion, support has shifted from candidate to candidate. In order to stay politically informed, I have recently turned to the media in … Continue reading
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Music Review
by Mary Ryan Karnes Staff Reporter Unlike many American approaches to romance and its many dizzying effects, British band Florence + the Machine’s analysis of love is anything but cookie-cutter. Lead singer Florence Welch, who describes her music as a … Continue reading
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Rapid growth leads to new schools in the district
By: Mary Ryan Karnes More crowded hallways, longer cafeteria lines, and a fuller parking lot are all signs of the exponential growth at not only Oak Grove High School but also throughout the Lamar County School District. Last year school … Continue reading
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Warrior Tennis: Serving up victory on court
By: Mary Ryan Karnes While most students in fourth block are tired and ready for the day to end, the Oak Grove tennis team is full of energy and prepared to swing a raquet. With a schedule full of practices … Continue reading
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2010-2011 OGHS HALL OF FAME
By: Mary Ryan Karnes The seniors selected for the 2010-2011 Hall of Fame have exhibited qualities in academia, service, and leadership that are certain to leave a legacy at Oak Grove. This year’s recipients of one of the school’s most … Continue reading
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Gun control: Retreat or reload?
Yes By: Steven Wild I’m going to be very honest; I was initially hesitant to accept the offer to write this editorial. For those readers who are unaware, this is my second guest writing for the Warrior Beat – the … Continue reading
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Warrior Playoffs 2010: Very memorable
By: Mary Ryan Karnes Through nail-biting wins, surprising plays, and intense rivalries, playoff games have been the highlight of the 2010 season. When asked what the team’s greatest achievements were, head coach Nevil Barr replied, “Two things: Getting to the … Continue reading
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Music Review: “Speak Now” by Taylor Swift
By: Mary Ryan Karnes 2.5 out of 5 stars Somewhere between being “Fifteen” and “Fearless”, a small-town, genuine Taylor Swift became a celebrated victim of celebrity heartbreak. And along the way, the throngs of screaming girls swaying as she sang … Continue reading
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Shock Value: The new currency of pop culture
By: Mary Ryan Karnes, Staff Reporter She did what in her music video? She cut off her leg? She stopped singing in the middle of a concert? She wore a meat dress? Oh, Lady Gaga. “Why,” we ask ourselves as … Continue reading
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Movie Review: Vampires Suck
By: Mary Ryan Karnes “From the guys who couldn’t sit through another vampire movie” comes a spoof that sinks its teeth into not only America’s infatuation with vampires, but pop culture as a whole. Vampires Suck, written and directed by … Continue reading
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