Fighting the Distance
February 16, 2012 • Carloine Perkins, Stampede Reporter
Filed under Voice It
That moment when you see the person of your dreams, your eyes meet and everything seems to be going in slow motion. AKA the Bella and Edward lunch room scene in the first “Twilight” movie. Who can’t resist the idea of those magical moments, well I’m saying resist! Who ever really meets that... Read more »
The empowerment of alcohol through the media
February 16, 2012 • Stephanie McCracken, Stampede Reporter
Filed under Opinions
Crowds stand and cheer as the Giants score their final touchdown. High five’s and shouts are passed around asAmerica’s annual football tradition comes to a close. The game may have ended but the party is just beginning. Eighteen percent of Super Bowl viewers are 18 years or younger. This... Read more »
This Blog is the Bomb
February 14, 2012 • Corey Allen, Stampede Reporter
Filed under Cadence
This blog is the BOMB. Not literally, don’t quote me on that. Honestly, you never know what it’ll lead to. I could be sitting at home watching “Jersey Shore” eating some sloppy tacos, sipping on some Mtn Dew enjoying a normal taco Tuesday, until BAM! A flash bang grenade goes off to my left.... Read more »
Ridin’ Solo
February 10, 2012 • Beth Stanley, Website Editor
Filed under The Brightside
It happens every time I go to the nail salon, the dentist, or I’m talking to my grandparents on the phone; that inevitable question, “So do you have a boyfriend yet?” the answer has been the same for the past 17 years, “Nope, not yet.” The response: a deep sigh followed by “Well why not?” I’ll... Read more »
“Don’t be scared homie”
February 7, 2012 • Peyton Fulbright, Stampede Reporter
Filed under Fight Week
Saturday night, confusion and uncertainty consumed the premises of UFC 143. Carlos Condit faced off against Nick Diaz for the welterweight interim championship. This five round contest was about as close as it gets. Being a judge would be awful, because I watched the fight... Read more »
Coming into Contendership
January 31, 2012 • Peyton Fulbright, Stampede Reporter
Filed under Fight Week
This last weekend’s fights on FOX, weren’t quite as spectacular as they were hyped up to be. Rashad Evans was victorious over Phil Davis, claiming the number one light heavy weight contender slot; and Chael Sonnen was extremely lucky, getting an undeserved judge’s... Read more »
Opening Bell
January 31, 2012 • Peyton Fulbright, Stampede Reporter
Filed under Fight Week
This here is the first edition of a little blog I like to call fight week. Every week, I’ll be going over the latest fight news, as well as reviewing the most recent, popular fights. Mainly, you’ll be reading about MMA, but I’ll touch on boxing, and refer to the occasional super fights in kickboxing,... Read more »
Staying Trim, Feeling Good
January 31, 2012 • Beth Stanley, Web Site Editor
Filed under The Brightside
As January draws to a close, New Year’s resolutions begin to get left in the dust. The first of these resolutions to be crossed off the list is shedding the holiday pounds. This is probably one of the harder resolutions to keep especially in the winter months. I know with school, extracurricular... Read more »
While annoying, resolutions can be helpful
January 13, 2012
Filed under Cadence
Resolution [rez-uh-loo-shuhn] means “a resolve or determination.” With every New Year comes the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. Everyone makes their resolutions to accomplish some important personal goal. It’s a fresh reminder; call it… a sticky note for your thinking box. People... Read more »
Pilot: “Put on a Happy Face”
January 12, 2012 • Beth Stanley, Web Site Editor
Filed under The Brightside
During the winter when the sun hardly shines and we become bogged down with school and extra-curriculars it becomes difficult to see the good side of things. But no matter how many clouds may be hanging over your head, there will always be a ray of sunshine to burst through; the trick is finding that... Read more »

