Archive for 2010
Did I Just Hear What I Think I Heard?
Do artists really believe that the only way to make a song great is to wrap it up in sexual innuendos and degrading lyrics? Obviously, they do, because people seem to be buying the songs. In our age, what we listen to on the radio is what we want to listen to. Most radio stations play songs that people request. So why are people’s standards so low?
Winter in Chicago: Not Too Fun!
Just recently, kids like me were gallavanting through the fresh fallen snow. There were snowball fights with the great packing snow, snow angels, and soft flakes falling from the sky. Ah, those days feel so far away now that it is so bitterly cold and icy outside! Snow is not fun at all when the [...]
High School Sports – Fun, But Tiring
Many people enjoy sports as a recreation. They join activities just to get out there, get some exercise and have some fun. My favorite recreational sport is volleyball. I started playing in sixth grade when the school I just transferred to decided to start a volleyball team. This team was purely recreational. Everyone that wanted [...]
Miss Lori and The CAMPUS Kids have resolutions for 2010
“New year, New you.” That’s a popular campaign slogan that adults buy into, making all sorts of resolutions for change. For myself, when I make resolutions they are quiet. I keep them to myself. Lately though, I have been adopting a theme for my years, like love, peace, or hope. More of a mission than [...]
No Artists, No Art
I recently read of a survey that showed that 96% of Americans greatly value art and are inspired by it. Most parents believe teaching the arts is just as important as teaching mathematics, science, English, history, and the like. 95% believe art is essential in preparing children for their futures. Despite all of this, a [...]
Overworked, Overwhelmed, and Under Paid-Wait, we don’t get paid at all
I literally can’t remember the last time I was bored because I had nothing to do. I ALWAYS have something to do. And, while that seems nice—pardon the cliché—appearances are deceiving. I am so ridiculously over-whelmed, it’s not even funny. I’m in APUSH, a part of four singing ensembles, two dance groups (one of which [...]
Screaming at Food
I went to dinner for a high school banquet with my classmates. The first appetizer was placed at the table. Yum – calamari. Before I was even passed the large plate, a scream from the table in front of me pierced my ears. “Ew! What is that?” someone screeched to the waiter. I was mortified to find it was one of my classmates.
Dealing with Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism is pretty common nowadays. Most people at least know a few others that have given up on meat, or on animal products all together. Still, lots of people get the wrong idea about vegetarians because of the ones they’ve met or heard of that choose to shout their choices out at anyone who dares [...]
Miss Lori and The CAMPUS Kids find strength in CHARITY.
This has been a tough year for so many people. The economy has put many families under the water line, making the holidays a difficult time to handle. But in a time of powerlessness there is still a way to feel powerful, charity. No matter your situation I truly believe there is always something you [...]
The Radio is soooooo Wrong!!!!!!
I like to listen to all different types of music. Country, Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz, and House. But lately, I’ve been realizing that there is a lot of profanity and strong feelings in music. Sometimes, I think rappers and singers are making these kinds of songs just to get the money and 15 minutes of [...]
