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Put a tracker under the tree

Put a tracker under the tree

By Maclain Kennedy December 8, 2016

All I want for Christmas is a Fitbit watch, a Fitbit watch, see a Fitbit watch. Gee if I could only have a Fitbit watch, then I could wish you merry fitness! Athletic trackers are a growing trend, and...

Belhaven Beach: Jacksons best kept secret?

Belhaven Beach: Jackson’s best kept secret?

By Sarah Riley Jicka December 8, 2016

I like my water. It’s clean, cold, and nutritious. Unlike the waters of Rankin and Madison counties, Jackson drinking water adds a little something extra, a little je ne sais quoi. Thy cup will sometimes...

Can professional video gaming be a sport?

Can professional video gaming be a sport?

By Payne Bell November 4, 2016

To the average person, video games are nothing more than a time killer, something fun to do when you have some free time, or when you want to play with friends. However, with tens of millions of dollars...

Yes, I Have a Leap Day Birthday. Yes, Ive Already Heard Your Joke About It.

Yes, I Have a Leap Day Birthday. Yes, I’ve Already Heard Your Joke About It.

By Tanner McCraney February 29, 2016

Today for me has consisted of phrases such as “Wait, you don't look 4 years old” and “How are you going to get your license if you are only 4?” and “When do you celebrate your birthday when its...

Sports Opinion: NCAA Should Move Basketball Season Back

By RJ Green November 17, 2015

March Madness is a term that has stuck with basketball fans for a while. The NCAA basketball tournament is always full of shocking upsets and close games. It has always taken place in March, and it has...

Busywork Takes a Toll on Students

Busywork Takes a Toll on Students

By Hays Dubberly November 12, 2015

Jackson Prep has been known for its academic excellence for decades. However, there seems to be a belief among many teachers that assigning busywork is what makes their class “challenging, rigorous,...

Later Start To School Day Would Aid Students

Later Start To School Day Would Aid Students

By Mollie Jones April 13, 2015

Like days in a work week, school days typically start around 8 am. First period comes, and students are yawning even though they have been awake and moving around for at least an hour. Why is that? We’re...

Kentucky celebrates a bid to the Final Four after defeating Notre Dame.

Why We Love the Madness

By Paul Andress April 13, 2015

Over the course of March, people have been keeping up with the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. There are many reasons why people love the NCAA Tournament, which is more commonly known as March...

SPORTS OPINION: UAB Football Shutdown Hits Fans, Players

December 15, 2014

College football has had an outstanding year thus far. Including the first year of the College Football Playoff, to incredible plays, and feel good stories on and off the field. But there is one negative...

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