Rebel Opinion: Unpredictable Bells
written by Hennessy Shaw · January 11, 2010
Everyday when I walk into school I come in with one state of mind, “I’m not late yet.” However, my previous thought soon changes when I walk in the doors at 7:34 a.m. only to be surprised that I came in the middle of the announcements. Checking the time on my cell phone provides no justice... [Read more]
PTSD Deserves Presidential Attention
written by Hennessy Shaw · January 5, 2010
On November 5, 2009 tragedy occurred. Army Major Nadal Malik Hasan, fatally shot 12 people, wounding 31 others. Hasan, a psychiatrist at Darnell Army Medical Center, opened fire at a military processing center at Fort Hood, located near Killeen, Texas. A civilian police officer, who is one... [Read more]
Rebel Opinion: Breathalyzer Policy at Dances Needs to Change
written by Hennessy Shaw · December 4, 2009
Since the drinking incident at Sadie’s last year, at each school dance Mr. McCarthy and other administrators now make each attendee pick a chip out of a bag without looking. Choosing a chip is like playing poker: you don’t know what you’re going to get until you look at your hand. With the... [Read more]
Rebel Opinion: SC Independent bashes SKHS dance
written by Hennessy Shaw · November 27, 2009
Friday November 20, the night of SHKS’ homecoming, was by far one of the most interesting dances so far. With salsa dancing in the auditorium, ping pong matches in the small gym and board games in the lobby, the possibilities for fun were endless. Wednesday, the South County Independent produced... [Read more]
Smoke Canister Disrupts
written by Seth Noon · November 25, 2009
Many of you may know, on Thursday October 1, a smoke canister was set off in the custodian’s hallway of SKHS, coincidentally the first day of New England Common Assessment Program testing for juniors. Minutes after the smoke canister was initiated, the unsuspected happened, a worried administrator... [Read more]
Editorial of the Week: Where is the Love?
written by Hennessy Shaw · November 19, 2009
Walking through the hallways of SKHS, a smile or nod is a usual greeting to a friend or acquaintance. Many students don’t bother to stop and say hi or ask how anyone’s day is. Why is that? Having lived in Hawaii and Texas, the only thing I don’t enjoy about... [Read more]
To Bike or not to Bike?
November 19, 2009
‘N- word’ makes a comeback
written by Hennessy Shaw · November 13, 2009
“Don’t be such a n—-.” The shock that hit when my boyfriend at the time said that to me was unbelievable. I couldn’t believe the derogatory views that surface during a casual conversation. As the present generation emerges, adults are commonly heard saying how today’s... [Read more]
Thanks for the Lessons
written by Miklos Mattyasovszky · September 9, 2009
This is the last piece of writing I will do for the Rebellion. That’s really disappointing, honestly, because I have had an awesome four years here. To me, high school has been a place where I can express myself, learn and succeed in an environment that I sincerely enjoy existing in. Sure, it hasn’t... [Read more]
Americans Swoon Over Twisted TV Love
written by Miklos Mattyasovszky · March 20, 2009
Imagine pitching this idea for a TV show to a group of people: A man chooses between 24 women who will eventually become his mate and help raise his child. The man will make his choice based on a variety of interviews, personal references from the candidates’ family members, and steamy hot tub experiences.... [Read more]
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