[ArticleImageHyperLink] Honestly, tell the truth Monday, January 23, 2006 By Mary Katherine P. full story  When we ask ourselves what we value most in a friend, most of us would choose honesty. We want to have a friend who will keep our secrets and always tell the truth. We also want to be an honest friend

[ArticleImageHyperLink] Grade inflation causes students to think and be less focused Monday, January 23, 2006 By Kenzie G. full story  At the beginning of each school year, students talk among themselves to get information on their new teachers. Is the teacher “easy” or “hard”? If “easy,” most breathe a sigh of relief.

[ArticleImageHyperLink] Holidays do not need to be excuse for charity Monday, January 23, 2006 By Talon Editorial full story  During the holidays, everyone walking through the hallways is taking the role of Santa Claus. Their backpacks are filled with presents, not books.

[ArticleImageHyperLink] VHCC offers two yearsfree tuition to Scholars Monday, January 09, 2006 By Emily C. full story  Imagine getting two years of college tuition for free. Virginia Highlands Community College offers this too-good-to-be-true offerto this year’s seniors who will be Washington County Community Scholars

Abingdon writers nab top three places at Playwrights Festival Monday, January 09, 2006 By Nikki C. full story  Five AHS students had their plays performed at Barter Theatre’s Fourth Annual Young Playwrights Festival.

I'm Really Tired: Junior year simply more intense Monday, January 09, 2006 By Olivia G. full story  Whether or not the workload has increased dramatically, most juniors feel that this year is more intense. A change happens betweenthe carefree freshmanand sophomore years and the rigorous junior and s