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April 1, 2011 · 12:43 pm

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By: Anna Kate Baygents

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you’ve probably heard of Charlie Sheen’s newest claim to fame: his final hit of rock bottom. The Two and a Half Men star has been struggling with drug and alcohol addictions for years and finally let it get the best of him- or so we thought. In countless interviews and on his new Twitter page, Sheen has made off-the-wall comments that make him seem as if he’s completely lost it. One would think that all feedback would be negative, but Sheen now has more fans than before. Whether it’s a publicity stunt or he really is on “the Charlie Sheen drug,” Sheen is back and funnier than ever.
Charlie Sheen #winning?: Upgrade

Everyone remembers the 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti in January of 2010 and all of the destruction and devastation it brought. But an 8.9-magnitude earthquake recently struck the east cost of Japan on March 11th. This quake triggered a 23-foot tsunami that crushed the coast and swept away homes, cars, and anything else in its path, causing even more problems than Haiti has endured. The Japanese earthquake and tsunami affected the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Powerstation, Tokoyo’s main power company. Employees there, now known as the “Fukushima Fifty” are trying to repair the plant, but are exposing their bodies to extreme levels of radiation in the process. Send money and prayers to help these victims because who knows, the U.S. could be next.
Natural disasters destroying Japan?: Downgrade

IT’S MADNESS! After five rounds of play in the 2011 NCAA basketball tournament, very few people could have guessed the teams remaining in the final four. Multiple upsets like the eleventh seeded VCU Rams defeating the first seeded Kansas Jayhawks, the Arizona Wildcats taking down the number one seed Duke, and the eighth seeded Butler Bulldogs defeating the number two Florida Gators have surprised basketball fans everywhere. This has added much excitement at the expense of most fans’ brackets.
NBA March Madness upsets more than ever?: Upgrade

Most students look forward to spring because of baseball games, specifically big rival games. This year, the Oak Grove vs. Sumrall game has been scheduled on April 9th, Prom day, with JV playing at 12:00 and varsity playing at 2:00. This isn’t a conflict for the players, because guys don’t take very long to get dressed, but for the girls’ big night, this creates a disaster for hair and make-up appointments. The numbers of fans will be down dramatically, and support is the one thing the Warriors need. Scheduling one of the most anticipated games of the 2011 season on Prom was not wise on the schedulers’ part.
Baseball game on the day of Prom?: Downgrade

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March 4, 2011 · 12:15 pm

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By: Brittain Allgood

Can you hear me now? Well now all Verizon Wireless customers can hear crystal clear with the best phone on the market. Apple’s best-selling iPhone 4 is America’s favorite “toy” that everyone desires to have. Many AT&T customers say that they love the iPhone but do not love AT&T. Now customers can enjoy the attributes of the iPhone with full bars almost anywhere in the country and users at AT&T can switch to Verizon’s iPhone for better coverage and high-speed internet. AT&T needs to step up their game if they want to continue to be the “champion” of cell phone companies.
Verizon welcoming the iPhone: Upgrade

When you hear the lunch bells ring, it would be in your best interest to move out of the way because hungry students show no mercy, when running through the halls to their feast. Although, “feast” is probably not the most fitting word now that First Lady Michelle Obama is considering condensing our lunch portions at school. Does she really think that this will help with our obesity issues? This will only increase the amount that students eat. We already receive very small portions, forcing us to purchase extra. Condensing portion sizes even more that they already are will only increase the amount of money we spend on extra food. The First Lady needs to understand that there are other options rather than starving students across the country, and hopefully she will realize this before she makes any drastic decisions.
Michelle Obama condensing school lunch portions: Downgrade

For Punxsutawney Phil, it was another ordinary Groundhog’s Day. Although he was unaware of the excitement he would soon stir up, he peered out of his hole on February 2nd to find that his shadow was no where to be found.This means that we will have an early Spring. With the crazy weather patterns and the early dismissals from school, everyone is overjoyed to bring out their sandals and shorts a little earlier this year. In the past two weeks, we have had beautiful, sunny weather that has given everyone a reason to pull out the swim suits and soak up the sun. Hopefully, with Phil’s good luck, we will have many more sunny days to look forward to.
The groundhog not seeing his shadow: Upgrade

The Grammy Awards is always something to look forward to. This year viewers, audience members, and nominees alike patiently awaited the “Best New Artist” award, only to find out that the winner was Esperanza Spalding. Of course, the entire nation was shocked with these results; especially when you have great nominees such as Drake, Justin Bieber, Florence & The Machine, and Mumford and Sons. Although I am not partial to the “Bieber Fever,” I would have much rather seen him walk away with the Grammy, rather than Ms. Spalding take the floor with her outrageous hair-do and her shocked appearance. Most viewers, myself included, do not even know who she is, or how to pronounce her name. Where in the world did Esperanza Spalding come from and how did she win? These are questions that many viewers would like to know the answers to.
Esperanza spalding winning Best New Artist: Downgrade

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February 4, 2011 · 11:48 am

Upgrade/Downgrade

By: Miranda Rester

The day students returned from Christmas break, we were informed that the advisor period had been permanently cancelled. It never failed that there were freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors all shuffled together as they wondered from their third block to advisors and from advisors to fourth block. Students were always bumping into teachers, other students, and even walls in the middle of the transition. Now that students remain in their third block classes for an extra 30 minutes, we no longer have to deal with such an extreme amount of congestion in the halls. Staying in third block is also more efficient than sitting in a classroom reading or studying. Teachers have the choice to give students a break for the 30 minutes or continue their lessons until fourth block. Regardless of what the teacher chooses to do, it’s better than fighting off crowds to go sit in silence for half an hour.
Upgrade: Not wasting half an hour every day in advisors

Fans of the hit show The Office have been anticipating this change, but we didn’t think it was going to happen this soon.  Steve Carell announced this summer that this season would be his last as Michael Scott; however, it’s been confirmed that Carell will be leaving the show even sooner than planned. His farewell episode was planned to air in May, but it will now air four episodes early. This means that Carell’s last episode will probably air in April. “The spring will prove to be not about an actor leaving, but what happens in an office when a manager leaves and the chaos ensues and people vie for the job and are uncertain about their future,” said Carell to New York Magazine’s Vulture Blog. It has also been confirmed that Will Ferrell will be guest starring after Carell’s departure.  Although leaving The Office may prove to be the right thing for Carell’s career, it’s going to be difficult to say goodbye to Michael Scott after seven seasons.
Downgrade: Early farewell to Steve Carell

We all expected American Idol to crash and burn without the mean-spirited yet entertaining input from judge and producer Simon Cowell, but I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I enjoyed the remodeled show.  Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, and Randy Jackson work wonderfully together.  They behave like old friends that actually want what’s best for contestants as opposed to all of the former judges that behaved viciously and wanted what was best for ratings.  The new, friendly atmosphere is more welcoming to contestants, especially since the audition age has been lowered to 15.  The new amendment of the age has brought jaw-dropping talent to the American Idol stage.  Even though the feeling of the show has changed, it still has the strange, hilarious, and just plain awful auditions that made American Idol famous.  American Idol seems to be doing just fine without an angry British man.
Upgrade: American Idol with new and improved judges

It never fails that once we finally get used to the current Facebook layout, it gets changed again. A few changes every now and then are perfectly fine, but this is getting ridiculous. It seems that the layout has been upgraded almost every time we log on. Perhaps it wouldn’t be so bad if we had the choice of whether to use the new layout or not, but that isn’t the case. Even though the home page always gives you the option to change your layout now or later, there’s not a “never” option. If you don’t change it now, you’ll just have to update it later. The layouts aren’t only inconvenient; they’re also difficult to learn how to work. Icons are on the complete opposite sides of the screen from where they were originally; pages load more slowly; and information has to be added and edited on your profile. Facebook would be much better if they could just choose a layout and stick with it.
Downgrade: Yet another Facebook layout change

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December 15, 2010 · 1:54 pm

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Compromise is something of an unused word in D.C., but the President and Republicans in Congress seemed to have blown the dust off of the age old philosophy when debating the extension of the Bush tax cuts.  President Obama has reversed his previous stance against extending tax cuts for all, and has presented a plan that fulfills the Republicans’ desire to extend tax cuts for all income levels for two more years, while giving the Democrats something they want by extending unemployment benefits.  While Democrats in Congress remain strongly opposed to his proposal, the White House has announced that it expects passage by the end of the year.  If the plan doesn’t pass and no vote is held, taxes will go up for all Americans starting in January.  If that’s the case, President Obama and just about every Democrat in Congress need to go ahead and start packing up their offices.

Upgrade: Democrats and Republicans putting on big boy underwear and striking up “compromise”

There’s nothing like having to open your Christmas gifts at 5:30 a.m. on Christmas Day so you have enough time to get dressed and rush off for another round of classes before you’re out of Christmas break!  Our school district has always been very generous with the number of days we’re out for Christmas break, but the way the days are situated on the calendar leaves a lot to be desired.  For starters, it’s impossible to get into the Christmas spirit when you’re sitting in a desk taking a final for Global Marketing two days before the day Ole Saint Nick is scheduled to make his appearance.  Spreading the break out evenly around Christmas, one week before and one week after, would undoubtedly increase Christmas cheer, which we all know is the magic that powers Santa’s sleigh.

Downgrade: Getting out for Christmas break three days before the sleigh’s take-off

Just when all hope was lost and I was beginning to worry our nation was destined to watching reruns of classic shows like Alias and Lost for lack of better programming, TV networks heard my cries and premiered some of the best new shows in years during the Fall of 2010.  As far as comedies go, Raising Hope, which chronicles the life of a young father who still lives with his parents and his senile grandmother, and Outsourced, which portrays the plight of an American salesman who’s sent to India to head up a calling center, keep the laughs coming week after week.  If conspiracy/sci-fi/thriller is your thing, then The Event couldn’t be any more perfect.  Despite never actually solving the mystery and explaining what “the event” actually is, this show wins top honors and keeps me on my seat weekly.

Networks pulling out all of the stops and creating TV shows a step up from iCarly: Upgrade

South Mississippi may be known for inconsistent and abnormal weather, but this year has been one for the books.  For starters, Oak Grovians woke up one November day to temperatures in the high 60s and fell asleep to temperatures in the low 30s.  A 30+ degree swing in one day can’t be healthy.  Following that anomaly, South Mississippi battled 20 degree temps before the weather took an about-face and the temperature climbed into the 70s only 24 hours after setting record lows.  To cap this weather roller coaster off, Hattiesburg experienced record lows in the teens, followed by thunderstorms and high temps two days later, which was again followed by record lows across the Pine Belt.  One thing’s for certain, this winter season has kept the doctors and Claritin makers extra busy.

Downgrade: Wacky winter weather causing headaches and head colds

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November 12, 2010 · 2:24 pm

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By: Taylor Herring

Until last week, students were forced to survive the long school day with no caffeine to aid them. Now, however, caffeinated beverages such as Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero, Fanta Zero and even Vault Zero are sold in the newly placed Coke machines. In addition to these drink machines, we have seen a significant upgrade of snack foods: cereal bars, Rice Krispie Treats, and NutriGrain bars. So students, if anyone is forced to work tirelessly into all hours of the night on, perhaps, pre-cal/trig homework, have no fear of the next day at school; it’s out with the water and in with the soft drinks to keep you alert.
Replacing water and Fuze with Coke Zero and cereal bars? Upgrade

Since its humble beginnings, Hattiesburg has been considered to be a sort of “Smalltown, USA”. As of recently, however, Hattiesburg has received much publicity. Not just one, but both congressional candidates for Mississippi-District 4 representatives visited Oak Grove to educate students on their individual platforms. In addition, Madeline Albright, former Secretary of State under Bill Clinton’s administration, visited the Saenger. She spoke about NATO and foreign aid before an absolutely packed theatre. Considering the recent publicity Hattiesburg has received, the former small town should only expect more attention to come.
Downgrade: Hattiesburg’s evolution from small town to publicized city?

Until this year, seniors have been allowed to be exempt from both mid-terms and semester exams. During the week of the most recent mid-terms, however, many seniors were displeased (to say the least) to find out that this policy had been repealed; seniors may only be exempt at the end of the semester. To add to the dejection, our district has also re-adopted the former absence policy. Instead of four total absences allowed for exemptions, students may have only two absences per nine weeks. Beware, juniors, it’s only a matter of time before the “85 or above” senior exemption is taken away as well!
Administrators tightening up absence/exemption policies? Upgrade

Walking through the newly decorated hallways, one question resonated, “Wait, so what’s the theme this year?” The homecoming hallways, senior hall in particular, seemed hardly up to par with previous years. On top of this, many students have complained about the dress-up day themes… Geriatrics day, and we aren’t even allowed to wear sweat pants? Not to mention, if students decided not to dress up, they had to wear jeans and a tucked-in, school uniform approved polo. So much for homecoming week fostering school spirit!
Downgrade: Homecoming hype fails to live up to expectations?

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October 1, 2010 · 1:53 pm

Upgrade/Downgrade

By: Sydney Sanders, Copy Editor

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When I was a little girl, there were a few things I loved: the music of *NSync and Britney Spears, and television shows like 7th Heaven and Full House made the short list. Imagine my glee when my current favorite show combined two of those old favorites in one 60-minute event! In just the second episode of an already fabulous second season, Glee managed to work its way even further into my heart with a cameo by Britney Spears and the addition of “Uncle Jessie” to the cast. In this episode, the events at McKinley High center around Britney songs, allowing Britney the opportunity to make an appearance via anesthesia-induced fantasies brought about by Emma’s new boyfriend, Carl The Dentist, played by…you guessed it, John Stamos! This genius compilation deserves the status Upgrade. It doesn’t get much better than that.

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Over the three previous seasons, the Saints have played 12 games without star running back Reggie Bush. In those games, they went 8-4 and averaged 33.4 points a game. Last season, they played two games without Bush. They won them both and averaged 38 points a game.  And last Sunday, the Saints proved that winning without Bush is going to be tough this season as well.  Falling to the Falcons 27-24 in overtime, Saints Quarterback Drew Brees completed 30 of 38 passes, and struggled allowing two key interceptions.  Suffering a broken fibula during the second week’s game against the 49ers, Bush predicts that he’ll return from his injury sooner than anyone expects.  Though Bush is moving around without a limp or crutches, an upper fibula fracture is no small injury. His timetable is 4-6 weeks. “It’s frustrating,” he said. “But I think it will be less time than everybody thinks.” (The Times-Picayune)  Fans know that Bush’s heart is with the game, and he will do what it takes to get back on the field as soon as possible.  Offering up his Heisman Trophy from 2005 after investigations of USC’s football team several years ago, Bush has certainly had a rough start to the 2010 NFL season.  Here’s hoping that leg heals sooner than even Bush expects.

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NFL greats Brett Favre and Steve McNair.  Iron Chef Cat Cora. America’s Got Talent winner Michael Grimm.  Master Chef winner and USM student Whitney Miller.   Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts.  FORD model Andie Arthur.  Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen Christina Bostick.  All of these famous, and some soon to be famous, names have one thing in common:  South Mississippi is their home.  We may be one of the poorest states; we may struggle with issues like racism, obesity, and illiteracy, but we get plenty of things right, too.  Calling Oak Grove, Mississippi home?  Definitely an upgrade.

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More than eight months ago, when the first signs of improvement began to take shape on Hwy. 98 West, few of us anticipated the road that lay ahead.  Weeks of uneven lanes have caused alignment problems for car owners and backed-up traffic.  But for the most part, it looks like that phase of work is just about complete.  But now the road crews have moved to Hwy. 24, and the problem is more personal than ever.  Bus delays have been a problem all year, especially in the afternoon.  Now with the added construction, bus riders are not being released until nearly 4:00 p.m., making 4th block classes last two hours!  Something has got to give. A suggestion: reverse the route to release high school first (making the route from the elementary schools to the high school a diversion down the now clear Hwy. 98), THEN release middle school students.  Haven’t we been the fall guys long enough?

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September 14, 2010 · 1:29 pm

By: Christina Vilar
Staff Reporter

I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but the OGHS marching band has a male drum major for the first time in several years. Senior Donnel Wilson is proud to hold the title. The drum majors are the ones on the ladders conducting the drumline and the rest of the band. They set a steady beat unless there’s a tempo change. He, along with senior Emily Torres and sophomore Kaelyn Sydboten, will hopefully lead the band to another “all-superior” year. From a marcher’s perspective on the field, Donell, Emily, and Kaelyn look good on their ladders with their chins up and arms moving in a rhythmical pattern. So, next time you see the drum majors salute to the audience before the band begins playing, give them a little support and cheer them on!

Co-ed drum majors for the first time in many years: Upgrade

The Office will never be the same now that star Steve Carell said, “It was time for my character to go.” This news hit  The Office lovers hard, including the ones on the Warrior Beat staff. Carell is reported to be leaving The Office at the end of the seventh season which ends in May 2011. Plenty fans of The Office have expressed their feelings by starting groups and blogs about how much they dislike the idea of Carell leaving the beloved show. Other fans are just grateful to have one more season to laugh at Carell’s funny and lovable character. Possible funnyman replacements to fill in Michael Scott’s shoes are Danny McBride (Pineapple Express, Land of the Lost) and Rhys Darby (Yes Man, Pirate Radio). Though these two actors are funny and entertaining, they’ll never fill the space in our hearts the way Michael Scott has these past six seasons.

Steve Carell leaving The Office: Downgrade

It’s taken us a couple of weeks, but we’ve finally gotten used to the school uniforms. One thing that sent a bit of confusion throughout the school is whether or not we were able to wear navy blue or Polo brand shirts. Mr. Folkes held a 20-minute assembly the first week of school, informing students that we are indeed allowed to wear navy and regular Polo brand shirts. Some students were told by administrators they couldn’t wear Polos because the logo was a few centimeters outside the size of a quarter and they couldn’t wear navy shirts, just navy bottoms. We still can’t wear navy on black or black on navy. We still have to tuck in our shirts and wear belts when our pants have belt loops, but at least we have one more color to add to our closets full of khakis and belts.

Being able to wear navy shirts and Polos: Upgrade

Who likes being stuck behind a group of slow walking people in the hallways? Well, I sure don’t, and I’m sure the rest of the student population doesn’t either. Because of these slowpokes, it makes walking from one side of the school to the other intolerable. And what’s up with people randomly stopping in the middle of the halls to talk to their buddies? If you want to talk to someone, how much energy is it going to take you to move to the side so people who are interested in getting somewhere can go around you? Word of advice to all you slow walkers out there: Start walking faster than my grandmother or you will get run over.

Getting stuck behind slowpokes in the crowded halls: Downgrade

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March 4, 2010 · 3:01 pm

Upgrade/Downgrade

By: Kent McCarty

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After eight seasons of American Idol, everyone’s getting tired of it, myself included.  For eight years the American public has watched the same kind of singers take the stage and belt out the same kind of songs over and over again.  With the exception of Carrie Underwood and a few others, the contestants are generally so uninteresting that they fade back into obscurity as soon as the finale airs.  This season, however, the show has given us a full set of interesting voices and personalities that might keep America’s attention for the first time in years.  One of the contestants is a glassblowing apprentice.  I mean, how many of those exist in the world?  Very few.
Glassblower’s apprentice, welcome to American Idol: Upgrade

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I’m not trying to knock the Olympics as a whole.  I enjoy a good round of curling just as much as the next guy.  But why does every other show on television go on hold just because the Winter Olympics roll into town?  I’m one of those people that require at least one good TV show per night each week, and when each of my favorite shows goes on hold, the balance of my life no longer exists.  For example, my favorite show, Fringe, was just getting good when the Winter Olympics ice skated its way onto my TV, putting Fringe on the back burner until mid-March.  Even worse, Fringe was not the only prime-time casualty the Olympics brought on; my other favorites including House, V, FlashForward, The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Human Target were also benched until the Olympics decided to wrap things up.
The Winter Olympics take over my TV screen: Downgrade

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Throughout all 88 of her years on earth, everyone’s favorite grandmother, Betty White, has never hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live.  Why the show’s producers have invited the likes of Icelandic singer Bjork and American annoyance Taylor Swift before the queen of comedy is beyond me.  It may have taken a Facebook group (Betty White to host SNL- Please?) with 500,000 members and millions of tear-stained letters to the NBC headquarters, but fans will finally get their wish when White teams up with Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Molly Shannon for a special edition of Saturday Night Live next year.  Suggestion:  For her 90th birthday in 2012, why not give her her very own episode of SNL?
Betty White finally joining the cast of SNL: Upgrade

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I’m not lying when I say that the cafeteria’s cheesy chicken is too good for words.  I’m also not exaggerating when I say that I would choose a good bowl of cheesy chicken over a full course meal from 97% of the restaurants in Hattiesburg.  However, I, along with hundreds of other cheesy chicken enthusiasts, have been extremely disturbed by the use of what appears to be ham in place of chicken in the last few batches of the cafeteria’s signature dish.  Let us not forget the wise words of our elders:  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”  So with that said, GIVE US CHICKEN.
Cheesy Ham DOES NOT equal Cheesy Chicken: Downgrade

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February 9, 2010 · 3:25 pm

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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 record of 15-3 and are preparing for the game of their lives. It seems as though ever since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the city of New Orleans has been in an emotional tailspin and a trip to the Super Bowl will be the perfect cure. Geaux Saints!
Saints to Super Bowl XLIV: Upgrade

First Paula, now Simon? The wittily critical judge on American Idol has announced that this will be his last season on the hit show. Cowell is leaving to work on the U.S. version of The X Factor, a new talent search, where he will serve as the executive producer and judge. “If your lifeguard duties were as good as your singing, a lot of people would be drowning.” Oh Simon, your sincere words will be greatly missed.
Simon Cowell X’s American Idol for The X Factor: Downgrade

While Hattiesburg has been treasured for its small town remote feel, our city has recently been “put on the map” with all its celebrity attractions. First, in December, the hit ABC show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition visited bringing along Ty Pennington and Christian Slater. Presently, Tiger Woods is reportedly living in the Hub City to overcome his “numerous transgressions.” His stay has resulted in the town being featured on national television shows such as E! Daily 10 and E! News, The Today Show, and Nancy Grace.
Hattiesburg’s new found fame: Upgrade

Due to the school’s bad weather day that consisted of no snow, no ice, no sleet, and no rain, our Easter vacation has been cut short. The school officially took away the free Monday, leaving students with only the Friday before Easter for our break. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather be in school on a dull, cloudy day than on a sunny one where I have much candy at home to be eaten.
Easter break cut short: Downgrade

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December 11, 2009 · 1:10 pm

Upgrade/Downgrade: Grammys, Adam Lambert, Winter Weather, and Tiger Woods

By: Kent McCarty

Given the judgment lapses that the AMAs and CMAs have experienced when giving out awards at their latest ceremonies, it’s refreshing to see that the Grammys still have a clear view of what real talent is.  Though the Grammys haven’t yet voted on who the recipient of each award will be, the organization’s crop of nominees is much stronger than those of the CMAs and AMAs.  With the exception of one or two nominees, the chosen acts in each category are there deservingly and based on real talent rather than record sales and the popularity factor.  With the Grammys history of choosing the most deserving winner among the nominees, I feel confident we won’t be disappointed this January when the final call is made.
Grammys award real talent with nominations:  Upgrade

When I sat down to watch the AMAs last month, I didn’t know what I was in for.  Throughout the entire show, the announcer hyped an “unforgettable” and “show-stopping” performance by American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert.  What America saw was certainly “unforgettable,” but for all the wrong reasons.  On American Idol, Lambert was known for his off-the-wall antics, but his performance at the AMAs went far beyond what we saw in the spring.  Not only was he over the top and inappropriate, but among all the mayhem on stage, he failed to deliver a good vocal.  With several TV networks cancelling Lambert’s scheduled performances, hopefully he’ll learn his lesson and keep his future performances G-rated.
The fact that Adam Lambert will do anything to get some attention:  Downgrade

Summer is fun and all, but if I had my way, it’d be winter year round.  So naturally the recent shift from hot and humid to freezing cold and arctic wind has been a welcome change for me.  Not only that, but the plummeting temperatures give me license to wear my Snuggie whenever I please, like to the state championship last week, where I was wearing my “blanket with sleeves” proudly.  Winter weather also makes it easier for me to drink coffee all day long without breaking a sweat.  Finally, and I think even those who hate cold weather can agree, with Christmas fast approaching, it’s much easier to get into the Christmas spirit when there’s frost on your window than when you can fry an egg on the patio tiles.
Trading in the flip flops for my Snuggie:  Upgrade

This is the kind of stuff I don’t understand.  It’s hard enough for an everyday citizen to get away with an affair, so why do celebrities think they have any chance of keeping their little secret a secret?  I’m even more surprised that Tiger Woods, possibly one of the most well known athletes in the world, is the latest big-timer to find himself in a little family trouble.  It’s equally puzzling that he went as far as to have SEVEN different mistresses (and still counting), all of which claim they were “the one.”  Celebrities are going to have to wise up and realize that their lives are under a constant microscope and nothing gets censored.
Tiger Woods and others inability to “stay faithful”: Downgrade

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