New dog helps owner heal from loss of friend

Emily Brown, Opinion Editor
August 17, 2011

Editor’s Note: This is a continuation of the column “Forever Friends” in the August issue of the Tiger Print A week after my best friend died, our vet, Cheri, called us. She had a male puppy named Winchester who needed a home. Winchester had been living at the animal hospital with his... Read more »

Introduction: Tackling National Issues

Emily Brown, Opinion Editor
August 16, 2011

Since I was young girl, politics have fascinated me. The word brawls in Congress, the thinly veiled threats from other countries, the complicated job of an international diplomat, the wheeling and dealing politicians and the crumbling of the economy — I loved it all, and I’m still as obsessed... Read more »

Introduction: Through the Lens

Courtney Woodworth, Photo Editor
August 16, 2011

I’m a naturally curious person. I find myself questioning things constantly, sometimes unintentionally. Recently, I’ve realized that I find many answers doing what I love — looking through the lens of a camera. Taking pictures and creating art. This blog is going to be an extension of my photography... Read more »

Introduction: Bits and Pieces

Maegan Kabel, Web Editor
August 16, 2011

First off, thanks for checking out the blog corner of bvtigernews.com. I’m Maegan Kabel, web editor of all things having to do with The Tiger Print online, and this is my little section of the blog corner, called Bits and Pieces. Here, I’ll be posting at least once a week, probably more once stuff... Read more »

Introduction: After the Whistle

Jordan McEntee, Sports Editor
August 16, 2011

It was a dramatic, nail-biting game. You weren’t there, but your friends can’t stop talking about it. You wonder where in the world you can find the inside scoop on the game, so you’re not out of the loop. Look no further. After the Whistle is a sports blog dedicated to letting you know what’s... Read more »

Introduction: Fitness for the Unfit

Odi Opole, Entertainment Editor
August 16, 2011

Nowadays, fitness has a new face in our culture. It’s all about the perfect arms, the perfect legs, the perfect derriere; it’s not about being fit and healthy anymore. It makes the world a little more difficult to live in – I mean, face it: most of us are not going to achieve that perfect body... Read more »

Introduction: The Basics to Life

Sara Naatz, Co-Editor
August 16, 2011

In math, you learn how solve for x and find the volume of a sphere. In science, you learn the chemical formula for sodium chloride and the function of a nucleus. In communication arts, you learn grammar and the difference between a simile and a metaphor. Cool. You will graduate high school with a fairly... Read more »

Terrorist groups utilize social networking sites to gain power

Emily Brown, opinion editor
May 26, 2011

You Can Now Follow the Taliban On Twitter: It is fairly obvious that social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook offer numerous benefits. They are revitalizing journalism, bringing people from all over the world together, and spreading the news quickly. However, these sites have also given terrorist... Read more »

Society makes short shorts a necessary evil

Evelyn Davis, cartoonist
May 25, 2011

I would like to begin by issuing an apology to all who have encountered me between the months of April and September: I’m sorry. I’m sorry that my shorts are short. Truly, I am. I’m sorry that sometimes my shorts don’t pass the “fingertip test,” and I’m sorry that you have to witness me... Read more »

‘Maybe I’m just being a teenager. Or maybe I’m looking out for my future self.’

Jacob Pruitt, Opinions Editor
May 6, 2011

Underclassmen, pay attention. If you haven’t learned to read yet in those jokes you call ‘hard classes,’ have a senior read this to you. We’ve had nothing but free time in our classes since spring break, while I’m sure you’ve been working hard on that coloring book or whatever it is you kids... Read more »