21st Century Hate

by Alex Llanio, highlights, Insight, May 2009

Gamers Love to Score

by Nina Price, Insight, March 2009

Since the 1980’s when the first video games were released, there have been two different types of gamers: those who play video games for entertainment, recreational gamers, and the elite gamers, those who dedicate several hours a week to their craft. With the growing popularity of video games in our society, it is not surprising to see the thousands of people who have turned it into a profession. Despite the different levels of gamers, there is a universal agreement that video games are a way to escape from daily life into a world that they would not otherwise be able to experience. It is also very surprising to see how well the video game business has been able to prosper in today’s economic situation.

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The crashing economy has done a number on students’ wallets. Fun has now become a word that many of teenagers can’t afford. Place like the movie theatres and the clubs are now given a second thought. Entertainment is being put on hold with all of the economic crisis engulfing the nation, teenagers are only spending most of their money on what they really need.	FSU application fee: $30. UM application fee: $45. Application fees for Harvard, Princeton and MIT: $65, $65, and a whopping $70. Getting into the university of your dreams: Pricey. In times of recession, if monthly expenses alone weren’t enough to send your bank account into shock, try sending your kids to college. With tuition alone averaging $36,000 for out-of-state universities, there’s little doubt that a son or daughter in the class of 09 should be cause for concern. But surprisingly, few seniors feel the same.

Applying to Jobs

by Venus Vega, highlights, Insight, November 12, 2008

The crash of the economy has affected everyone, especially teenagers. Many teens are used to having their parents shell out cash whenever they want to go out and have fun. Many are used to borrowing their parents’ cars, or even having one of their own. Now teens are beginning to realize this free ride has come to a tragic end. Everyone is beginning to feel the effects of our economic crisis, not only in the price of gas, but in everything else we consume, like food and clothing.   

Job Cuts

by Erica Hernandez, highlights, Insight, November 12, 2008

Just when you think that the uniform policy could not get anymore strict you would be mistaken. Starting in October the uniform policy will now include school colored sweaters as mandatory. Needless to say, the Media Center has already been implementing the rule, turning away all students who are not abiding to the newly updated uniform policy. So you might be asking yourself what colors are still allowed.

Cheap Lunch Alternatives

by Victor Benavides, highlights, Insight, November 12, 2008

 Lunch prices have changed eating habits. Students have been starting to make a couple of changes in their everyday lives, and for some, that includes getting their lunch through different means. Rather than buying the usual pizza, subs, or Gatorade, many students have started packing their lunches. “I use to buy more pizza but now my mom packs me lunch. It’s just easier and cheaper,” said sophomore Alina Baez.