Issue 1 (revised).pub - Greenwood School District

November
2008
The Paw Print –IN THE COMMUNITY-
Page 6
Local Parents Speak Out Against Night Lights!
by Shelby Thomas
Recent controversy regarding the use of children's nightlights has taken over our
small community. According to mothers, their toddlers and young children "have grown
accustomed to a light at every minute of the day." They claim that it is hindering them from
experiencing the true darkness that is their future fate.
One teenager told us of his struggle in facing the harsh realities of high school. He
stated, "I expected people to guide me through the hardships of adolescence, but it seems
that we are to take on the new lifestyle without a helping hand. I guess the days of story
books and night lights really are over." When questioning his parents they responded with
utmost regret when speaking of their decision to allow their son to sleep with a night light
until age ten. "If only we could have seen what it was doing to his future. Never did we think
that something as harmless as a glowing four-watt bulb would make him unprepared for adulthood."
Groups have rallied together in protest of the fulsome figurines that adorn many outlets in the homes of
Americans. Psychologists agree that night lights act metaphorically in the lives of our youth. According to leading
pediatric therapists, "Night lights represent a time of comfort. They create a warm and stable environment that
makes the child feel at ease. As many children mature into adulthood they still look for that stability and warmth in
too many situations." Night lights are believed to cause young Americans to panic in situations that make them uncomfortable
because it is their instinct to look for the gleaming light in the distance when the situation has no outlet
for electricity.
Concerned parents have explained, "It is time for us to take action and thrust our future generation into the
dark reality that is America. We must prepare them for the cruel truth that most situations won't have an answer
shimmering in a corner. They must learn to create their own light instead of hiding under the covers of their lost
childhood.”
He Said, She Said
by Samantha Barrick
Note: Satirical article
When asked the questions: "If you were able to vote would you? If so, who would you vote for?”, Greenwood
students had a variety of responses. Gender didn't really have any effect on the remarks given by the students.
He Said
9 th - Colten Fortenbaugh- I don’t want Obama or
McCain to be President.
10 th - Clay Delancy- It wouldn’t be Obama, I know that.
If McCain was the only other choice, I would vote for
him because Obama has all these gun laws. He wants to
ban all these guns and charge gun taxes.
11 th - Frank Elsessor- I would vote for McCain because I
don’t like Obama. McCain’s for gun rights unlike
Obama.
12 th - Josh Engle- If I could vote, I definitely would. I
would vote for Obama because I believe that he knows
what this country is going through, and I think he has the
qualities to do what is right.
She Said
9 th -Megan Maynard- I don’t really pay attention to the elections,
I don’t know who I would vote for.
10 th - Tiffany Poust- Umm, I would vote for Obama because
he could get us out of the war. McCain is just, like, old and I
don’t like old presidents. This is too hard of a question. I
don’t know. Well, I guess I’m not actually sure who I would
vote for.
11 th - Sarah Howell- Yes, If I had the chance to vote, […] I
would. I would vote for McCain. I believe he has the capability
of ruling our country and a more obvious reason is because
I’m a Republican! McCain all the way!
12 th - Caitlin Tengeres- If I would be able to vote I would
vote for Obama because I agree with the stuff he says more
than the stuff McCain says.