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14 October 2010 Tanning: Is it really worth the risk? By Kelsey Kitchens Staff Writer Summer of 2010 has unfortunately come to an end. Summer is a season full of long days in the sun, whether it is at the pool or on the beach. Before one steps out into the sun, or decides to go to the tanning bed, they do not realize the risk they are taking. Explosion of the body to UV rays can have a deathly effect in the long run. In the United States, more than one million people a year are diagnosed with skin cancer. Ultraviolet rays from the sun, or from a tanning bed can scramble DNA and cause skin cancer. There are hundreds of types of skin cancer that can be caused by the sun, or by tanning beds. The most dangerous of them all is called melanoma. Melanoma is a type of cancer that begins in melanocytes. If melanoma is not treated in early stages, it has the chance to spread to internal organs. Once the cancer has reached internal organs, it is in most cases fatal. So far in the year of 2010, an estimated 68,130 people have died in the United States from melanoma. TOMS These shoes are not only the “hip” stylish shoes to wear, but also have an amazing story behind them. With every pair you buy, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. REDBOX Problem finding great new movies at a reasonable price? The big red box outside of stores has all you need for the low price of ONE DOLLAR. PEOPLE BREAKING THEIR LEGS Every direction you look, there is someone with some sort of leg brace or cast. It’s starting to seem like you need a cast to complete an outfit. 80’s SWEATERS The vintage look is coming back, but nothing compares to the rising popularity of 80s sweaters. Just in time for the cold season up ahead. THE RACE FOR THE PENNANT is possibly the most heated it’s been in a number of years. With the battle in the AL between the Yankees and Rays, and in the NL with the Giants and Braves, the baseball community is in for quite an exciting October. Opinion Tanning beds are seen as less harmful to the skin than exposure to the sun. The truth is: tanning beds are much more severe than the natural UV rays that come from the sun. When using a tanning bed before the age of 35, the risk of getting melanoma is increased by 75%. The tanning bed industry is worth over $5 billion. About thirty million Americans visit a tanning salon every year, spending approximately $7 at each visit. Sun Tan City is the industry leader in sun tanning and sunless tanning services. They have over one hundred sunless tanning salons within eight states with an inviting motto of “Let yourself shine.” With a motto like that, who can really resist? But think about modern day knowledge of other guilty pleasures that were before to be known as acceptable. For example, the tobacco industry. As recent as the 1950s, highly known figures such as news anchors, actresses, and even presidents were publicly seen smoking tobacco. Now that the harmful effects of tobacco are known, smoking tobacco is seen as a health hazard, and a habit that should be done away with. A healthy glow is nice to have, but should be achieved in a responsible away. The effects of obsessively laying out in the sun, or going to tanning salons can cause deadly skin cancer. So is it really worth the risk? SIZZLES and FIZZLES “THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID” JOKES Nothing seems to be more annoying then to hear one of these jokes that were funny about……….. 5 years ago. TWILIGHT SERIES Is the talk of the school, but fades away after a period of time. Then comes back alive once the movie is released in theaters. Who cares about Edward Cullen or Jacob Black anymore? What about Team Carlisle? OVER-USE OF 3D MOVIES 3D movies were once considered a great way to invest 4 extra dollars in. But now seems a waste of money because, EVERYTHING IS IN 3D! Also, many people experience nausea from having to sit through the intense special effects. SOCKS WITH FLIP FLOPS Flip flops are for bare feet and socks are for shoes. My dad wears sandals with socks, and he does it because he is in his mid 40s. Enough said… SILLY BANDS Was a great invention taking a simple rubber band, and transforming it to cool shape. Are they so cool anymore? Considering we maybe sharing the same trend with elementary kids… UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOOTBALL has been on quite the unfortunate down cline this season. With a narrow win against the University of Alabama Birmingham, and an embarrassing loss to the LSU Tigers, the Vols look to be in for a long season.
Opinion October 2010 15 Trenton Perry’s Wrath of Frustration One Word Texts “I went to Holiday World this weekend! What did you do?”…. “Nothing”… Does anyone see a problem with this? What would someone say to that? It is very annoying when this happens. The least one could do is throw in a little something extra to keep the conversation going. One word texts… not cool. When people randomly stop in the halls So someone is behind a slow walker, and they’re kind of in a hurry, how great is it when this slow Godzilla stops right in the middle of the hall, blocking the small innocent person behind them in the process! He/she just wants to get to class! Let’s NOT stop just to gaze at a picture on the wall. Slow walkers will be moved aside by force. Absolutely disgusting PDA Let’s get this straight. No one wants to see this… ever. Don’t you just love it when you’re strolling down the hallways having a great day and you turn the corner to see two people’s jaws moving in such ways that make you want to throw up? How about we keep the PDA to a minimum (meaning NEVER). Germ Exchange As soon as this tragic event occurs, it is repulsive to the human mind. To see the green gooey snot trickling down from one’s palm before it is carelessly wiped away on their blue jeans, only to turn and shake the hand of an unknowing victim. For the love of God. Swine flu is coming. Even though it may be a little awkward, before you exchange the friendly gesture of a hand shake or a high five, ask your counterpart if he/she has recently sneezed or coughed into their hand. When people complain about their looks There are two parts to this topic. 1) Why would anyone care to hear that one’s hair looks terrible or that they need to work out? No one does. And 2) If someone compliments another’s looks, just accept the compliment instead of saying, “Oh, no I don’t! It’s okay though.” Please, just say thank you and move on. COMING NEXT ISSUE! Write to our Section Editor Hailey Smith! She will be giving advice in her column, Dear Hailey. Drop off any letters to room B109. A word on the dress code By Bryn Younger Copy Editor Though many complain about the dress code here at IHS, it really is not very strict and could be worse. There are other alternatives that students do not have to deal with, such as uniforms. Uniforms have the same effect as a dress code, only they allow less freedom. IHS students are lucky they do not have to wear uniforms and only have to abide by the rules currently given. Junior Tripp Vaughn agrees with this. “The dress code is not that bad. We do not have to make that much effort to stick to it,” he said. Some say the dress code limits their freedom of expression, but that is not the purpose of a dress code. It is put in place to help students, not limit them. Having a dress code makes obscene or risqué clothing, and other offensive items Poll of the Month affiliated with dress, more of a rarity. Whether it is wearing a shirt associated with a gang, attacking someone’s religious beliefs, or endorsing a product that is not school-appropriate, the IHS administration wishes to see that no one is offended. In order to remain fair, if one phrase is deemed offensive, they have to make everything in that category off limits so no one questions whether an outfit is appropriate or not. Also, having this set of rules in place lessens unnecessary distractions in the classroom. If a fellow classmate is wearing an inappropriate and distracting outfit, other students are more likely to pay attention to their clothing rather than what the teacher is saying. It is also a positive thing because it helps promote good character and makes the school look better. When students are dressing appropriately, it helps the appearance of the school as a whole look its best right off the bat. Next time someone is complaining about the dress code and how strict and unfair it is, think of the reasons it was put into effect in the first place. It is not the administration just trying to take as many rights away from the students as possible; they really do have their best interest at heart. Who is the greatest rapper? It is one of the most debated and controversial topics currently in the entertainment industry. Who is the greatest rapper of all time? The members of the Declaration Staff devised a list of who they thought were contenders for the title. The rappers on the list were chosen based on popularity, style, impact on the media, and record sales. The poll was taken by over nine hundred members of the IHS student body; here are the results. (This poll is NOT scientific.)
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