Barack Obama Popularity Remains ‘Hopeful’

Scott Alsafin Staff Writer Who doesn’t love Barack Obama right now? Obama is feeling the love with his  modest approval ratings according to a USA Today/Wall Street Journal poll. Two-thirds of Americans are ‘hopeful’ of the new president. The poll claims a meager 28 percentof Americans feel ‘doubtful’... [Read more]

The Fray brings same sound, stronger lyrics with newest CD

Emma Mills Managing Editor The Fray, the Denver-based quartet who captured our attention and hearts with their chart-topping single ‘Over my Head (Cable Car)’, has recently released their second album, a self-titled diamond in the rough whose first single, ‘You Found Me’, is quickly climbing... [Read more]

Phelps lastest celeb linked to hooch posing again the question of legalizing the herb

Scott Alsafin Staff Writer Too often, people do not stand up for what they do and believe in. In the end, they often back down in the presence of the media or the press for fears of possible humiliation or the discomfort associated with presenting one’s hobbies and recreational activities. Michael... [Read more]

Election sparks Editor’s revolution plea

Emma Mills Managing Editor As a senior, I think I am slowly beginning to realize how big the world really is, and absolutely little I know about it. As teenagers, we like to think that we’re becoming adults. Adult decisions are made every day, whether it’s the choice to smoke pot or have sex, or... [Read more]

Germard Reed Commits to UTEP

Pack’s Defensive Player of the Year Germard Reed signs a letter of intent to play for the University Texas El Paso and will become a Miner. Awards earned at Lufkin: -14 5A 1st team All District 07-08, 08-09. -14 5A Defensive MVP 08-09. -Lufkin’s Defensive End award 07-08. -Lufkin’s MVP award... [Read more]

Students should take an active interest in creating a stable future for themselves

Most students who plan on going to college sometime after high school have already decided on a career that they would like to pursue in the future. Now they have to focus on getting the right grades and requirements all in order, so that their goals are met and college can become a realistic option. “I... [Read more]

Editor disappointed in student body’s reasons for supporting Obama

Chasity Monschein Editor-in-Chief After the election, it seems like I cannot walk down a single hallway without hearing “Go Obama!” and all I can do is shake my head. While I am enthralled that the student body is enthusiastic about the new president, I am disappointed that the majority of people... [Read more]