Fallen

Through the fog He strode,
Covered in ash
and the cloak of a rose
with blissful innocence
And ignorance,
Incomparable to even God's thoughtless grace.

Confidence,
and Happiness
became His senses,
His soul,
His being,
as He floated towards His unheeded angel on the porch of a farm house.
He stares
as His love,
His life,
Was crying, holding what was the helmet of a protector,
Awaiting His return home.

But,
Grief
and Reality
soon enveloped Him.
 And as hollow tears hit the earth beneath Him,
He knew
that He had Fallen
For His love.
For His life.
He smiled in sadness
because he knew
that it was worth it.
 
This is a tribute to all the fallen soldiers that have given their lives for their families, homes, and country.

A Diva Muffin by Any Other Name

What's in a name? Well, everything. It's our identity from the moment we are born. Some names are planned far in advance and sort of destined, while other names are improvised for whatever reason ("Oh, that's not a girl!"). The point is that our names remain with us all our lives and, even in the most indirect manner, determine who we are. Some names just don't fit a person, so (s)he may go by his/her middle name instead. And sometimes, albeit rarely, a name chosen for a child is so extremely odd and the spelling of said name is so unfathomably uncommon that it may never be pronounced or spelled correctly by anyone, not even the child's own relatives. I've heard that this can happen, but I cannot imagine the repercussions this could have on such a poor soul.

But I digress. Thought should always be given when deciding on a name for a child. It's not ideal to live with a "creative" name, and identity crises are certainly not cool.

For fun, I've compiled a list of odd, but real celebrity baby names, courtesy of Infoplease.com:

• Banjo Patrick
• Moxie CrimeFighter
• Diva Muffin
• Moon Unit
• Apple
• Audio Science
• Spec Wildhorse

Sure, Moxie CrimeFighter may grow up to be a well-adjusted, productive member of society, but there's always the off chance of a mental breakdown. It's also best to avoid naming your child after his father when you're not sure who his father is. (No, that actually happens. I saw it on Maury.)

I'd like to end this with a pun, but I can't think of one. That's all I got.

It'll all be over soon

High school is extremely stressful for some students. Every year, when we are all caught up in tests, quizzes, and homework, our english teachers throw us this whole new assignment that takes it to a whole new level however. The research paper. The two words no one ever wants to hear. They're intricate, specific, and time consuming, and make everyone's lives so much harder.

There are things that can be done to help relieve the stress though. Teachers have numerous worksheets with helpful information, as well as links and afterschool help. The papers don't need to be life or death anymore. The link included here contains helpful tips for students taking on the reseach challenge, and there are also links on the school website. So don't stress anymore. Take your time, follow the links, and breathe easy. It'll all be over soon.




http://www.brighthubeducation.com/high-school-english-lessons/32672-teaching-students-how-to-write-a-research-paper/

http://share.milfordschools.org/secondary.htm

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Snow Day

      There is nothing quite like hearing the words "snow day". These two words can bring a tidal wave of happiness and relief to students. The bliss of waking up whenever one pleases on a day that isn't Saturday or Sunday is one of the best ways to start a day. Now, in my personal opinion, if you aren't out playing in the snow or sledding you aren't spending your snow day right. Since snow days seem to be so rare in Milford, Ohio, taking advantage of the ground being completely covered in snow is a must. Luckily there are several good sledding locations around Milford and the chances of seeing other students enjoying their day off is extremely high. After spending hours outside and bearing with the stinging cold against bare skin of one's face, the warmth of blankets and hot chocolate is the perfect remedy to get the blood flowing again. Just add a good movie and a few friends can complete the whole day.

Benjamin Dobrowolski: The Pyramid of Greatness

Integrity

Responsibility

Self-Reliance

Honor

Courage

Honesty

Risk

Failure

Speck Theory

Natural Rights

Expectations

Status Quo

Enemies

Friends

Family

America

Confidence

Time

Rest

Money

Goals

Principles

Death/Taxes

Leadership

Exercise

Direct

Opinions

Government

Persistence

Welfare Avoidance

Sweat

Throughness

Handshakes

Baseball

Protein

Dreams

Metaphor

Education

India

Libertarianism

Art

Social Networking

Negotiation

Pizza

Effort

Manual Labor

Honest Toil

Innovation

Change

Integrity- Without it, you are worth nothing.

Responsibility- The Buck Stops Here.

Self-Reliance- Be a man, work hard, and stand on your own two feet.

Honor- If you need it defined, you don't have it.

Courage- Foundation of living life how it should.

Honesty- When in doubt, be frank.

Risk- Embrace it or live life with regret.

Failure- Don't be content with it, overcome it.

Speck Theory- You are not important in the scale of life.

Natural Rights- Life, liberty, property.

Expectations- Worry only about your own.

Status Quo- Rise above it or be mediocre.

Enemies- Energy takers. Avoid them.

Friends- People who have had their loyalty to you tested. 1-3 is sufficent.

Family- The unit of one's life.

America- The exception, not the rule in history.

Confidence- You just gotta believe.

Time- Be efficent.

Rest- Work hard, play hard, sleep…well.

Money- Be a tightwad. It helps in the long run.

Goals- Walk the Walk. Set goals and achieve them.

Principles- State them, act upon them.

Death/Taxes- The only things you are owed.

Leadership- Only say something if necessary; lead by example.

Exercise- Go out of doors. Get the blood flowing.

Direct- Sometimes it doesn't pay to be diplomatic.

Opinions- I'm entitled to one. So are you.

Government- Should be limited.

Persistance- Stop at nothing and Press On

Welfare Aviodance- Enough Said.

Sweat- Champions love to.

Throughness- It's all about the details.

Handshakes- Firm. No dead fish.

Baseball- America's Pastime.

Protein- Meat should suffice.

Dreams- What makes life tolerable.

Metaphor- Complicated way of saying a simple thing. Avoid them.

Education- Get one; does nothing to improve one's character.

India- People here will do your job with more education for a 1/4 of the price. Remember that.

Libertarianism- Self-Reliance + Liberty

Art- Unecessary

Social Networking- Nobody cares what you think. Stop wasting your time.

Negotiation- Speak softly and carry a big stick.

Pizza- Brings 'the people' together

Effort- To be a winner, all you have to give is all you have.

Manual Labor- Bake in the sun, get dirty, and work hard. There's something liberating about it.

Honest Toil- Rather fail through honest means than succeed through backhanded, corrupt ways.

Innovation- You can do better, we as a people can do better.

Change- Ride the wave of change, or get swept up in it. Only change for the better. The following is a guide to live your life. -Benjamin Dobrowolski

The Epidemic Still Spreads

There is a disease spreading like wildfire around the school.  Senioritis has affected many students.  Common side effects include, but are not limited to:

·         Pulling your homework out of your backpack.  This is then followed by watching YouTube and then putting your homework away.

·         Saying you are going to study, but then later using your study materials as a coaster for the popcorn you are eating while watching your favorite show.

·         “Forgetting” to do your math homework.

·         Opening your assigned reading, immediately closing it and opening up Sparknotes.  Those few affected with severe senioritis will either not open Sparknotes or attempt to skim it.

·         Dressing in sweatpants or yoga pants with seldom brushed hair.

If you or loved ones are suffering from senioritis, be not afraid.  The writing center offers free counseling for those who want to take a small step toward a healthy, productive life.  Here at the writing center, we believe that the first step to a senioritis free life is an error free paper.  If you sloppily wrote a paper when under the manacles of senioritis, feel free to get it spiffed up in the writing center.

Senioritis On the Rise

We all know that one senior who seems to have completely given up and that person could be you or me.  He or she may use the excuse "I've already been accepted so why try anymore?" or "I just want to get out of here."  But is senioritis really a viable excuse for the overall slacking off of the senior class?  I understand that we are all eager to step into the next chapter of our lives, but don't overlook the rest of this chapter that closes your high school years.  There is still much to look forward to and accomplish.  There are sporting events where we are called to root on our classmates as eagles, not a buckeye, redhawk, or bearcat.  Graduation will surely come sooner that we think and when it does, we won't have a chance to paint up with the flock, fight for that GPA, or attend dances.  Throughout the years we have all been chanting "YOLO," right?  So why not now take that infamous saying and live it out.  You only go to high school once, so live it out while you can.  High school is a critical time in our lives that we won't ever get back, so sit back, enjoy the ride, and don't let senioritis take over.