Our views: full-body scanners in airports
March 8, 2010 • written by Matt Metzler and Paqui Toscano
Filed under Opinion, Staff Columns
For more information about full-body scanners, click here to read Paqui’s recent article on the topic. Matt’s view In modern-day America, many people are pondering this question: which is more important, privacy or safety? Should a certain degree of privacy be given up to the government... Read more »
A sensible look at foreign policy
December 20, 2009 • written by Kyle Ratliff
Filed under Opinion, Staff Columns
When President Obama committed more than 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan, something in me just snapped. How many times does the United States have to touch its hand to the same hot stove before we realize that it burns? As the saying goes, “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to... Read more »
Our views: Christmas in public schools
December 18, 2009 • written by Matt Metzler and Paqui Toscano
Filed under Opinion, Staff Columns, Staff Editorial
Paqui’s view As a faithful Christian who was confirmed two years ago and goes to church every Sunday, I look upon Christmas as a time to celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ, my Lord and savior. However, Christmas, as the name implies, is a strictly Christian holiday. I’ve heard many people... Read more »
Why not list all music events?
December 4, 2009 • written by Carol Riffle
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Why isn’t there one place where I can find out about all the Music Department events? I see them listed under upcoming events, but I’m sure the Music Department must have a list for the whole year. You could put it under entertainment! I am not the parent of a musician, so I would like another... Read more »
Lambert’s AMA performance disgraces modern pop culture
November 24, 2009 • written by Matt Metzler
Filed under Opinion, Staff Columns
The American Music Awards are a parody of nearly every aspect of our country’s pop culture. This shouldn’t be a very shocking statement if you’ve followed the awards show at all. This year’s results are especially telling. Taylor Swift winning Artist of the Year as well as Favorite Female Artist... Read more »
Driving isn’t a game … but you can lose
November 17, 2009 • written by Amanda Feairheller
Filed under Opinion, Staff Columns
As kids, our parents warn us of the folly in our behavior. “You’re not going to live forever, you know,” I recall my dad telling me whenever I did something risky. Even with this, as kids and more commonly as teens, we don’t listen to a word our parents say. But to our dismay, we all have that... Read more »
New pep rally process is a step backward
October 29, 2009 • written by Matt Metzler
Filed under Opinion, Staff Columns
What’s the point of a pep rally if you’re only rallying the already-rallied? As most people have heard by now, the administration is trying something a little different for the Oct. 30 pep rally for the big game against Centerville. Instead of releasing the entire student body after their 7th period... Read more »
Vote for Erbes and Cunningham
October 24, 2009 • written by Ed Schaaf
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Jordan Erbes was nominated for Channel 7’s Trench Team. Let’s vote for him and Brendon Cunningham. Let’s spread the fame around. Read More →
Please support a Firebird in Iraq
October 14, 2009 • written by CJ Bieghler
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Fairmont Staff, Students and Alumni, Aaron Bradford, 21, is a 2006 graduate of Kettering Fairmont High School who joined the United States Air Force shortly after high school. He is now a senior airman serving in Iraq. He is one of my son’s (Arin Bieghler, Fairmont ’05) best friends. I’m... Read more »
Is there a print version?
October 14, 2009 • written by Timm Neeley
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinion
When is the next Flyer magazine coming out, or are you not making the magazines now that you have a website? Read More →
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