Opinion – Page 10 – The Milford Messenger

Shop local this holiday season

December 18, 2011

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The holiday season is now upon us. From store to store, people travel frantically trying to find the perfect gifts, while others excitedly try to find a good deal. In the large department stores there is hardly any room to move,...

Penn State made the right choice to fire Paterno

December 14, 2011

Joe Paterno unjustly fired before due process

December 14, 2011

Theatre production of ‘The Ugly Duckling’ results in beautiful performances

December 12, 2011

Attendance policy has positive results so far, but students should not lose credit for excused absences

Ashley Smith, Staff Writer

December 8, 2011

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A student’s high school career is an opportunity to learn responsibility, time management, and the essential skills needed to pursue a successful profession. Attendance plays a huge role in teaching responsibility, and is also...

Pizza is a vegetable? Congress elects to save money at the cost of students’ health

December 8, 2011

NBA lockout impacts small business owners, not millionaire players and owners

December 8, 2011

Students should have choice when taking classes online

Ashley Smith, Staff Writer

November 20, 2011

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Technology is becoming a huge part of education in not only Oakland County, but in our entire country. Schools are experimenting more and more with online classes versus teacher taught classes, including at Milford high school....

Milford High School cafeteria lacks vegetarian options

Tara Buchanan, Staff Writer

November 20, 2011

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The Milford High School cafeteria caters to many dietary needs. Offering food ranging from tater tots all the way to tacos, plenty of kids are fed and satisfied by the time their lunch period ends. But what about the students...

Sophomore class embarrasses itself with cruel bullying at Pep Assembly

Briana Bailey, Staff Writer

November 19, 2011

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The Milford High School Field House was packed to the brim with loud, energetic students, for the 2011 homecoming pep assembly. The festivities of the assembly had taken place like always. And then, the Homecoming Court was called...

Underage drinking leads to destructive habits for teens

Daniela Allen, Staff Writer

November 19, 2011

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The American Council for Drug Education estimates that "nearly half of all Americans over the age of 12 are consumers of alcohol." Our society is impacted by alcohol in almost every aspect. Exposure to alcohol is occurring...

Powder explosion ruins assembly, Homecoming

Stephen LaFave, Staff Writer

November 19, 2011

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In the Field House, the Marching Band is playing songs that bring high spirits, the students cheer on the athletes as they’re given their moment of fame, and the Seniors look at their last Homecoming Pep Assembly, wanting it...