By Whitney Kiepura Executive Opinion Editor Thin, colorful bands, called Silly Bandz, have been carried from obscurity to infamy by elementary school kids to high school seniors. These bands come in...

By Emmy Lindfors Executive In-Depth Editor My family and I were vacationing in South Carolina and Georgia this past April when we decided to stop by an outdoor mall near where we were staying. As I...

By Andy Barr Graduation affords seniors an opportunity to meditate upon the last four years spent in high school; the accomplishments, the successes, the learning, the hardship, and the failures. For...

We tuned in to "Idol" Tuesday night, eagerly anticipating the Top 3's performances even more anxiously because of the leftover excitement of Lee DeWyze Day on Friday, May 14. And here's what we found... Maddie: Casey As...

Ever watched an “American Idol” performance and not agreed with what the judges said? Ever want to scream at the TV in frustration when your favorite contestant is criticized or your least favorite...

April19, 2010 I would like to officially welcome you all to the last week of the Prospector staff’s systematic step-by-step approach to driving me towards insanity. This week I am giving up one of...

Ever watched an "American Idol" performance and not agreed with what the judges said? Ever want to scream at the TV in frustration when your favorite contestant is criticized or your least favorite praised?...

By Mike Sebestyen Social Science Teacher/Guest Columnist For the students who walk into my classroom on a daily basis, there is an understanding of what is considered appropriate and inappropriate in...

Tuning into Tuesday's performances on 'American Idol,' we saw the top 6 contestants do Shania Twain songs... *Some links go to YouTube* Lee "You're Still the One": Lee's performance was perfect. I absolutely...

We tuned in Tuesday night to see the Top seven perform inspirational songs with one of the greatest artists out there, Alicia Keys. Here's what we found... Casey, "Don't Stop Believin' About Tomorrow" Emmy:...

We tuned in on Tuesday night to hear both the contestants try out the music from one of the 20th century's most famous musicians -- the one and only Elvis Presley himself -- and advice from one of "Idol"'s...

We tuned in on Tuesday night to hear the Top 9 Idols try their best at the Lennon-McCartney songbook, both excited and a little nervous. And here's what we found... Aaron, "The Long and Winding Road" M:...