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Page 2 FEBRUARY Opinion The Straight Edge Movement Musicians promote alcohol and drug free ways of life for teens You don’t drink, you don’t do drugs, you don’t smoke, and you made a pact with yourself that you never will. You’re a parent’s dream, right? You might also consider yourself straight edge. Straight edge was an infl uential movement that began in the hardcore music scenes because of the desire to change the world for the better, but the inability to accomplish such lofty goals when under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol, and other illicit substances. The song “Straight Edge” by Minor Threat gave this movement an offi cial title and Ian MacKaye, the frontman for Minor Threat, is credited with starting the movement. Many members of the hardcore scene “[My family and I] were watching a movie [when the power went out], so we just sat around and played cards and other things to pass by time,” said freshman Kassi White. took “Straight Edge” and made it a way of life. Some even went so far as to assault smokers on the street. This led to the militant straight edge lifestyle that still exists today. Militants aren’t the majority but they are the most noticeable due to their outlandish and sometimes violent actions. Like the militants of years past, modern militants display their pride openly. Characteristics of militant straight edgers include forming crews, somewhat like gangs who attend straight edge shows together, banishment of someone who breaks edge, or quits the lifestyle by drinking or doing drugs, and displays multiple edge tattoos. Most edge kids are tolerant of alcohol, QOM “How did the recent winter storms affect you?” “All my lights fl ickered on and off. A tree fell and knocked down the power lines. We were without power for a few days. I realized how much of my stuff was electronic. We had a lot of family time; that made me realize what was important,” said junior Liz Johns. cigarettes, and some illegal substances while still being aware of the dangers of substance abuse. Many main stream straight edge kids also have edge tattoos and indorse a vegetarian lifestyle. A more mainstream member of the straight edge community is usually more tolerant of those who break edge. They still experience disappointment in their ex-edge friends that’s similar to fi nding out a friend lied or broke a promise about something important. If straight edge is a marriage and commitment to never drink, do drugs, or smoke, then breaking edge is a divorce that is often times bitter and leaves many with hard feelings. Members who break edge are a hindrance to the community. They are seen as someone who can’t stay committed to the cause and often times, the opinion of outsiders is that all straight edge people will eventually go back on their word and “I lost power on Friday the 14th. Without electricity, we had no running water. Luckily, we have a spring creek near us. Our power wasn’t restored until Wednesday the 23rd,” said Mrs. Jennifer Rusk. break edge. Breaking edge is discrediting the movement of straight edge itself. Straight edge is a benefi cial movement that more teens should be aware of. It endorses healthy, clean living. Straight edge oftentimes opens up doors to things The Notorious Straight Edge X By Alex Roberts “The ice storm was horrible. My power didn’t go off, but it surged and I had to restart the Pink Panther,” Panther said senior Louis Cole. like veganism, animal rights, and gender and race equality. Straight edge is a good community for teens, especially those already involved in hardcore and punk music scenes. By Lauren Johns “My power went out; I thought I was going to die. It was rough, but I learned to without [power] for a couple of days. I felt like I was living in 44 BC,” said sophomore Whitney Baker.
Opinion FEBRUARY Page 3 Zombies, mainstream and in your backyard The infamous undead flesh eaters gain reputation in society By now, everyone has picked a side. You either identify with the swashbuckling pirates or kung fu happy ninjas. Even if you claim to not care about either, there is always one you fi nd more appealing deep down in the depths of your heart. No matter which one you picked, you’re wrong. There are new kids on the block... and they’re coming for your brains. They’re fl esh eating. They’re the living dead. They’re zombies. And they’re here for good... or at least until you fi gure out a way to defeat them all. Zombies are so much better than pirates and ninjas put together for many reasons. For one, zombies have risen from the dead. Pirates and ninjas can’t claim that and the power to revive oneself from death is pretty amazing. Tiger Review Staff Trent Wilson............Editor-in-Chief Victoria Kanada........Layout Editor Cassandra Carter..Assistant Editor John Davis...............Entertainment Lauren Johns...............Staff Writer Todd Hutchinson..........Staff Writer Sheila Brewer...............Staff Writer Hannah Cole................Staff Writer Linsea Howard.............Staff Writer Skylar Hale..................Staff Writer The Tiger Review is a monthly publication of Tahlequah High School 591 Pendleton. Tahlequah, Oklahoma. (918) 456-4150. The views expressed are solely those of the Tiger Review staff. We welcome signed letters to the editor that may be edited for space. Please bring letters to the publication room. And when zombies attack, don’t even think of trying to fi ght them off. The proper way to fi ght a zombie takes many, years to learn. It requires amazing balance and fi ghting technique that you will never, ever learn. If you fall while facing hungry zombies, you might as well season yourself with salt and hot sauce because you’re a goner. Pirates don’t even attack anyone individually and ninjas stand in a circle, waiting their turn to fi ght someone. Zombies are relentless; they won’t back down unlike those pansy pirates or ninjas. Zombies don’t play silly games like “walk the plank” or “run up a wall.” With zombies, it’s strictly business. And don’t even try to bring those vampires into this debate… all they do is bite people, run off to Transylvania, and talk funny. Zombies are the only ones that are hardcore. Aside from just being awesome all on their own, they also have good publicists and agents. Zombies have been featured in several movies, including the always excellent Night of the Living Dead, Dead Dawn of the Dead, Dead Land of the Dead, Dead and 28 Days Later, as well as video games such as Resident Evil and Dead Rising. With movies and games such a huge part of American culture, zombies are defi nitely fi nding their spot in society. And with zombies becoming mainstream, instead of just a part of nerdculture, you better beware. Lock your doors and beware of any suspicious bumps in the night... or you could end up zombie chow. By Lauren Johns Caution: contents typed with ink What does everyone need, cannot live without, and should be common but is not? It’s common sense. America seems to have lost common sense. Ignorance has led to lawsuits, cautions on almost every product, and embarrassment. Caution symbols are becoming the guiding light of a world without common sense. They keep us from attempting fl ight in a Superman suit, and they protect us from burning ourselves while trying to iron clothes while wearing them. Imagine where the world would be without those warnings. Comic by John Davis My favorite caution symbols show a person losing a hand to a lawnmower, having a foot cut off by a boat propeller, and a person crushed by a vending machine. Eventually caution symbols will be tattooed onto our skin, caution: lack of breathing can kill. I die a little more when I see an ignorant warning. Unfortunately, some people have sued companies for not telling them what they should already know. Such as the case where New York locals sued claiming that McDonalds’ food caused them health problems that included diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. How hard is it to fi gure out that fast food and junk food will make people unhealthy and/or obese? However, we cannot depend on cautions or warnings for everything. The uncommon knowledge should also be used when trying to dive into a three foot deep pool. Just because common sense isn’t so common does not mean that gravity isn’t. Gravity affects everything. Just stop, take a deep breath, and think “how tall am I?” then ask “how deep is the pool?” If your height is more than the pools depth then don’t do it. The end result is a lack of injuries. Thinking has become so rare that some people think Canada is a state. Yes, the enormous land above the US is Canada, it is the 51 st state. If I became president it would all change. Common knowledge classes would be mandatory. The only set back to the plan is that the failure rate would skyrocket. The class cannot cover everything, but hopefully the brain will recover the act of thinking. With frequent fi eld tests, students should be prepared for the real world. Of course it will be hard, but if we do not start today, our children’s children will be technology fed zombies. In the past, common sense was the survival tool. Maybe it is time for it to be put into effect again. When technology fails, all eyes go to a technician, but 4 out of 5 times, something is unplugged or turned off. If humans had a power switch, we would have been extinct long ago. By John Davis
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