Teen stars shine negative light on fame
by Shelby Jurca Staff Writer I have always been the girl who wanted to be a star, to be the center of attention, to be famous. Ever since I was little I would find ways to “impress” my family with different talents I discovered. This desire for attention and fame continued through middle school and into high school – it never really stopped until recently. I knew fame was far-fetched. I knew it was probably impossible to achieve, but it was my little hidden aspiration. The more I think about it, though, the more I think being a star isn’t all it is cracked up to be. From the looks of it, being a star…
USC Scandal: Reggie Bush may lose Heisman
Earlier this summer after a thorough investigation, the NCAA tarnished the name of USC and even Reggie Bush. The Trojans were found guilty of numerous violations, the most notable of which involved Reggie Bush himself.
New Tiger commercial sends powerful message
We’ve all heard about the massive scandal concerning Tiger Woods and his harem of mistresses. Concuring with his return to golf at the U.S. Masters tournament this week Nike began airing this commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FjYMwPirrI Now regardless of your thoughts on the scandal itself, this is by far one of the best ads I’ve seen in years. While some may think this ad in itself is a risky ploy (possibly alienating Nikes customers by siding with a man who has been scorned by women around the country), I think it’s brilliant. To show Tiger in this vulnerable state, his father’s voice speaking ghostly in the background, shows a man attempting to put himself at right with…
Freakouts on the Bachelor
By Paige Wilson Staff Writer This Monday, the Bachelor premiered on ABC. This year, the bachelor is Jake from Dallas. You should remember him from last season of the Bachelorette when Julianna sent him packing, which enraged viewers all across America. After eight years, America would think the hit show would slowly begin to desintegrate. All the possible twist and turns had been made and it would soon be canceled. However, the Bachelor refuses to end and after the season premiere, I am not sure if I want it to either. In all the years I have watched reality television, I have never been so shocked. In the scenes for the season, Jake goes off…