By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Thoughtful Ramblings In the wake of the 2006 elections, Americans were left looking at the legislative branch of government and either rejoicing for the change or wringing their hands at the defeat. And eyes turned inquisitively to the executive branch as questions rose, once again, about the war and, in general, ... [Read More…]

By Denton Josey, Page Editor Moldova went through a lot of change to become its own country. It took Ana a lot of change before she would become whom she wanted to be, too. A quick glance at a world map and Moldova is easy to miss. About the size of Maryland, Moldova is small compared with its neighbors, Romania and the Ukraine. Here Moldova ... [Read More…]

By Denton Josey, Page Editor Nothing would be better than marrying a fat woman. This is what my television told me. I used to think television was a waste of time. I still do, but there is a little slice of redemption in the form of the Discovery Channel in High Definition. Thanks to Discovery HD, it matters not what is on the screen; whatever is ... [Read More…]

By Jared Fields, Managing Editor The Abilene community encouraged me Tuesday night to pursue bigger public health issues. Since 71 percent of the voters support the ban on public smoking, I am sure a majority will also support banning the sun from all public places as well. Skin cancer caused by sunlight will kill more than 5,000 people this ... [Read More…]

By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Some guys see November as a month of freedom. A whole month they can go without shaving. No-shave November. I am not participating in this celebration. I would rather start another protest. No-songs November. The new protest, and not just for guys, is to protest everything that is putting Christmas into our ... [Read More…]

By Denton Josey, Page Editor Girls pretty much always have a way of making life interesting, so it shouldn't surprise me that one was responsible for my most recent epiphany- especially because she was a princess. So Tuesday night, my roommates and I were finishing dinner and delaying the start of our homework when we realized we weren't ready. ... [Read More…]

By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Thoughtful Ramblings Elections loom at the beginning of November. Discussions center around which party will control the House and who will support or oppose hot-button issues like abortion and gay marriage, attempting to lure voters -especially younger ones-to the polls. Christians face a unique battle in ... [Read More…]

By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Face the Facts Darkness fell on the town outside and dead autumn leaves in hues of orange, red and pale yellow fluttered to the ground as a west wind slowly picked up and porch lights flickered on. Anxiously clothes were pulled out of closets and make-up was carefully applied while mom watches in the bathroom ... [Read More…]