Protester in the Parking Lot
Tyler Monson
December 3, 2012
Bingham High's back parking lot has only one exit point. It's a punishing truth. If you want to get out of school there is only one way to do it, indignantly brave your way in that direction and pray that you don't get killed by some junior on a joyride. Over the past year I've resigned myself to...
Dishing out Dollars for Dances
November 28, 2012
Bingham High School has six major dances every year: Homecoming, Bingham Ball, the Christmas Dance, Sweethearts, Prom, and Girl’s Pref. Three of these dances are girl’s choice and three are boy’s choice. Girls have to shovel out a lot more cash than boys for any dance. The boys have it easier...
Tips for a Successful Secession
Tyler Monson, Staff Writer
November 28, 2012
After Election Day, the polls close and the nation boasts its newly-chosen leader, parading them through the streets with pride. While this is all fine and dandy, this year after the Obama re-election the country seemed…more divided than usual. Individuals from forty states have circulated petitions...
The Public Menace
Bryce Rodabough, Staff Writer
November 14, 2012
The bang echoes through the bathroom as I enter, the wood door bouncing against the metal frame. Immediately, my senses are assaulted with the smell of…. well, honestly I have no idea what that smell is; what I do know is that I am definitely not a fan. As I sit down, I begin to read the literature...
Rolling with the Pigs
Bryce Rodabough, Staff Writer
October 29, 2012
As this November draws near, the American populous is continually being bombarded by the presidential campaign between Presidential hopeful Governor Mitt Romney, and current President Barack Obama. Commercial after commercial, speech after speech, each containing highlights of their platform, or jabs...
Reasons to Block People on Facebook
Shaylee Hook, Staff Writer
October 29, 2012
Facebook is the place everyone comes to write what’s on their mind and keep in touch with friends, but in some cases, you may not want to stay in touch any longer. Unfriending people can be a hard task, and at times very stressful, however, there is a way. To make your conquest easier we’ve created the perfect profile of people you may want to unfriend.
Late Start: More than just Sleeping In?
Jacie Wach, Staff Writer
October 4, 2012
Bingham has always been known for its traditions. This may explain why it was the last school in Jordan School District to implement a late start Friday policy. In fact, Bingham didn’t necessarily choose to begin late start, rather we were required to due to a new policy in our district. Although ...
Daily Pledge: More Damaging Than Helpful
Haley Jensen, Staff Writer
September 25, 2012
Senate Bill 223, passed by Utah’s legislature during the 2012 session, now requires the Pledge of Allegiance to be said daily in public schools across the state. Freshman senator Aaron Osmond sponsored this bill. According to KCPW, Osmond said that the idea came to him after visiting several schools. ...
Student Talkback
September 19, 2012
If you could be a superhero, what superhero would you be? "Violet from The Incredibles. Because she can turn invisible and do force fields. Who wouldn't want that?" "Iron Man he makes all of his stuff and he's the funniest guy."...
How to Get on Your Teacher’s Good Side by Sucking Up
Kristen Andersen, Op/Ed Editor
September 13, 2012
Your high school GPA will determine the rest of your life. It is imperative that you get good grades, so here are some tips on how to suck up to your teachers. Using these, you can get the grades you want. 1. Learn your teacher’s personality. If they are the funny type, be the class clown. Y...