Students have right to express themselves

Corrina Taylor Staff Writer In a high school filled with almost 3,000 students, it is difficult to “stand out” or be original. There are so many different fashion fads going around that I don’t personally care about; however, facial piercings and tattoos are another story. Occasionally when walking through the halls I will see a student with a facial piercing, either on their lip or their nose. According to the dress code, piercings are allowed at the principle’s discretion. More often it is a double piercing in the ears or gauges, which are usually more acceptable than other piercings. There are very few students who actually have the facial piercings, but I respect the ones…

Tattoos aren’t just for rock stars nowadays

They have been called body modifications and taboos, but the usual word among society is tattoos. Though the names used for them might be different, the responses they evoke hardly vary. Despite growing up in a tattoo free household and one that is to remain forever tattoo free, I’ve found myself wanting to get some of that permanent ink etched into my skin. There’s only one big problem; according to the law, I’m too young to get one. I’m not talking about the law so much as I’m talking about the responsibility which comes with having a tattoo. Dealing with getting an infectious disease such as HIV or Hepatitis B or C isn’t the only…