Class of 2012 Prank
Renard Miles, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2012
The Madison Academic senior class of 2012 revealed their prank to the student body on Friday, April 27, 2012. Intended to be all in good fun, the prank consisted of the seniors parking their cars around the perimeter of the student parking lot prohibiting underclassmen from parking in their normal locations.... Read more »
Could Sagging Pants in School be Banned?
Renard Miles, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2012
Tennessee lawmakers have sent a proposed law that would ban students from dressing in an indecent manner at school to the governor after it was passed with the Senate voting 29-0 and the House 81-9. A stricter version of this same proposal was sent to the Legislature three years ago but was voted against.... Read more »
Spring Break
Kayla Cates, Photography Editor
April 5, 2012
Spring Break is right around the corner; just one more day, then we’re out. For some people though, spring break came too late. Sophomore Jenny Chung stated, “It’s way too late because we needed a break in March.” She felt we needed a break mid-semester besides waiting this long. Senior Luke... Read more »
Not So Sweet Ali
Zanah Kent, Assistant Editor
April 2, 2012
Stress is a natural response to events that may cause harm or not go in a way one may enjoy. Senior Ali Halford is the true definition of stress. She was once polite, sweet, and always there to help out when needed. Now that senior year and deadlines have hit Ali, she has done a complete 180. Ali has... Read more »
“ESP: It’s more than a job, it’s a career.”
Renard Miles, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2012
“Working together to make things happen is our motto,” stated Keith Brown, chairman of the local Jackson chapter of the Education Support Professionals, as he talked about the recent conference he attended along with many other members of ESP on March 9-11, 2012 at the Marriot Hotel in downtown Memphis,... Read more »
Slave to Money
Kayla Cates, Photography Editor
March 16, 2012
What drives every day human life? The desire to make and spend money. In a sense we are slaves to money. We work for money so we can pay our bills, feed our families, and feed our wants and desires for material objects. We need money, because without it, we would go hungry and have no place to... Read more »
Was it Right to Force Karma to Close?
Renard Miles, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2012
At 2:03 a.m. Sunday, February 26th, Jackson Police and emergency personnel were called in reference to a shooting that took place at the Karma Lounge located at 215 West Main Street. According to Jackson Police, the nightclub was hosting an event advertised as a Lane College, Lemoyne-Owen College after-game... Read more »
Bill of Rights for Dolphins
Kayla Cates, Photography Editor
February 28, 2012
Scientists, philosophers, and animal welfare groups have come to the conclusion that dolphins are so intelligent that they should be seen as non-human persons and have their own bill of rights. The bill states that any animal that falls under the cetacean order – dolphins, whales, and porpoises –... Read more »
Teaching for 109 Years and Still Going Strong
Renard Miles, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2012
Students of Mrs. Hardin’s 3rd block Advanced Placement English IV class had the opportunity to show their gratitude while also using their vocal talents to sing “Happy Birthday” to her. Thursday, February 09, 2012 Mrs. Hardin, the well-known English IV teacher at Madison, was surprised... Read more »
Stress in High School
Kayla Cates, Photography Editor
February 6, 2012
Life in high school can be stressful at times, especially when you’re someone who is handling a job and/or sports along with it. It’s hard sometimes to find a way for homework and a job to balance out. All we can do as students is keep our priorities straight and find a way to keep a good attitude... Read more »
