The social networking website Facebook has come out with new version, popularly referred to as “New Facebook.” Their new makeover has sparked controversy amongst Facebook users, and over 100 million users are unhappy with the results.
Archive for October, 2008
Speeding Past Safety
October 31, 2008
When the dismissal bell rings at 2:25 it is a common sight to see juniors and seniors rushing out of Neuqua Valley High School to get their cars and beat the traffic out onto 95th street. Some students have found an alternative that has caused many concerns. Officer Tom McDonald of both the freshman center [...]
Troubles of Teen Dating
October 31, 2008
Neuqua Valley has a reputation for being an outstanding school with remarkable academic, athletic, and music programs. With 4,000 students, its hallways are crowded and the cafeteria is loud. Yet, it is hard to believe that out of these 4,000 students, more than 1,000 of them have been or will be involved in an unhealthy [...]
Tough Times for Teens
October 31, 2008
With the headlines splashed across the media, the record high gas prices, and the shockingly small amount of summer jobs available, it is impossible not to have noticed that the economy is in a recession. Adults take the bulk of the burden, spawning from the economy’s decline, but that does not necessarily mean that teens [...]
Perks of Being a Wildcat
October 31, 2008
Everything is an argument. What these arguments are trying to persuade people of might not always be made clear from simple observation by the spectator, but by searching for a pure and simple purpose. Architecture, windows, colors, every detail in society, has the purpose to persuade. Neuqua Valley High School’s argument is a competition to [...]
Resident Safety Inside the Naperville “Bubble”
October 31, 2008
Safety in Naperville has never been a real issue in Naperville. In past years, we’ve been voted as one of the top places in the country to live. Most of the time, police can be seen driving around Naperville giving citizens a good feeling about where they live. Crime is never a top issue and [...]
‘Thank You’ Goes a Long Way
October 31, 2008
In 1955, Walt Disney raised the bar for customer service policies when he created Disneyland. Many companies including the YMCAs around the country, adopted Disney’s policies about the “customer is always right” and the policies that provided its patrons with the best service and facility that could be provided.
iPods can Help the Classroom
October 25, 2008
The iPod. The most commonly used word to name a portable music system and now, a learning device. Including applications like Sign Smith for sign language, SAT Word Lite for SAT prep, and Mental Clase flashcards for memorizing purposes, the iPod has taken the crown for the most useful technological gadget.In fact, the power of [...]
Saw V: Scary Halloween Treat
October 25, 2008
As the Halloween season comes upon us, like clockwork, another installment into the Saw saga graces the silver screen. Due to the fact that this is in fact the fifth Saw to come out in less than ten years, many movie goers and Saw fans alike will debate whether this movie is worth seeing.
Wrestlers Getting Pumped for Coming Season
October 25, 2008
Although wrestling is a winter sport athletes have begun training three times a week for the rigorous season that is approaching. Conditioning is held three times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Conditioning usually begins with an hour to an hour and a half of weight lifting and is finished upstairs in the wrestling room [...]
