Dear Caitlyn,
You’re an Adult Now.
Love,
Life
Caitlyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief
I’m not sure I am ready for this change, but I think it has already happened. It is something I didn’t see coming and something I couldn’t have anticipated. I can’t pinpoint an exact event or moment when it happened; I’m not even sure whether it happened in an instant or if it has been a more gradual progression. But what I do know is that it has happened. I’ve become an adult.
At what point in my life did I become old enough to host Thanksgiving at my apartment? I have invited family and friends for the feast this year. How old do I think I am? I’ve since had one of those “ah ha” moments, where it feels like the turkey and mashed potatoes have hit the fan. I don’t even own an apron. And the only mixer I have was on sale at Target for $15. Don’t get me wrong; I am delighted, proud, even, to have family over to my place. I feel honored and grateful. But where was the notice that I had grown up enough to host the holidays?…
The Game is Played
It starts with Duck Duck Goose and London Bridge, moves to Red Rover Red Rover, continues with Heads Up Seven Up. And then one day, the games playing. Right…? Not hardly.
Just because we grow older doesn’t mean we stop playing games, especially when it comes to dating. In fact, although they tend to become less structured, the games seem to become more childish than ever before. Once we become grown-ups, all bets are off. There are no rules. There is no referee. There is no clear-cut winner. In fact we all may be losers in this game. So why do we play?
It starts with little white lies when we meet each other. An attractive woman sees a man sitting next to her at the bar. Game on. “What do you do for a living?” she says. Scared she might be turned off by the truth, he tells her he is self-employed, which sounds much better than un-employed. This is seemingly harmless in the beginning, but it is only the first inning…
Person on Campus
Are You a Mac or a PC?
I’m a PC because it was really, really cheap.
~Nicholis Steller,
CHHS Senior
I have a PC of $h!T.
~Gabrielle Vouton
Chhs Senior
I’m a PC. The Commercials are pretty funny. Even though the issues are true, I still stand by my decision.
~Claire La Berge
Liberal Studies Sophomore
I’m a Mac, because i don’t like viruses.
~Garrett Leong,
TAT Junior
I’m a Mac. They are so much better than a PC, they are lightweight and the keyboards light up.
~Marcos Gijon,
CHHS Sophomore