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Alesha McCulloch, Features

Students share Christmas wishes

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By Alesha McCulloch

During the holiday season, most people create Christmas lists for their parents. However, there is always that number one thing that is a must-have.

Freshman Skyler Nardi wants a vanity so she can do her makeup in her room.

Junior Haley Schroeder wants something out of the usual. “Definitely running clothes. I’m always running and could always use more running clothes.”

Sophomore Nick Ott wants something a little more dangerous and expensive.

“I want a new four wheeler because I love riding and I’’ll get good use out of it.”

Of course shoes are usually one of the top choices on many people’s lists.

“I want a pair of Lebron 10’s because I need a new pair of cool shoes,” said freshman Jordan Stevens.

Junior Alexis Garmon wants something that will benefit her practices.

“I want a bunch of Nike Pro spandex because I’m in the gym everyday and sometimes I want to not look so bland with black or grey Nike Pros on.”

There is always that one thing that someone can fantasize about.

Sophomore Kiley Atchley happens to have one of these gifts in mind.

“I want to meet Channing Tatum because I love him and he is going to be my husband one day.”

Alesha McCulloch, Features

Students share their driving distractions

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By Alesha McCulloch

Eighty-seven percent of the 6,000 deaths that occur each year are caused by driving with distractions. New studies of teen driving behavior has found that the use of cell phones is the leading distraction.

Juniors Connor Welch and Jordann Dakin said their cell phones are their main distractions while driving.

Texting while driving is the new drunk driving. Teens know texting and driving is dangerous, yet do it anyway.

Surprisingly enough, talking on the phone or texting is more of a distraction for young drivers, more so than adjusting controls, eating, drinking, or engaging horseplay or loud conversations with passengers.

Sending a text while driving may be the most common distraction for teens but is not the only one. The radio is another big distraction.

“When I’m driving the radio is my main distraction,” said junior Blayne Miles.

In 1930, laws were proposed in Massachusetts and St.Louis to ban radios while driving, but as of 2012, texting is banned in most states for all drivers.

Junior Tanner Cook said eating while driving is his distraction. Eating while driving is the worst driving distraction. Some of the most dangerous foods and beverages while driving are chocolate, soft drinks, cream filled or powdered donuts, fried chicken, any barbecued food, juicy hamburgers, chili, tacos, hot soups, and coffee. These are the most dangerous because of spilling a drink or constant licking of the fingers.

It is important to also remember something that has been instilled in us for years, wear a seatbelt. It may sound cliche but those three seconds can save lives.