Frank The Tank
James Clemmons staff writer      Many local legends and mythical beasts go under the radar without notice. A lot of them just don’t get the credit they deserve. Surprisingly, this beast in particular resides in the humble home of one of Cougar Clause’s finest, Justin Acevedo.      Born many moons ago on the cusp of the Age of the Reptiles, the Mesozoic Era, on a volcanic island off the coast

Pillars Of Courage At RCHS
Chloe Jones tail end editor      While many of us think our lives just couldn’t get any worse, there are people out there with bigger problems, yet they stay strong and keep positive attitudes. In fact, several students at RCHS are inspiring and courageous examples of dealing with medical conditions and still maintaining optimistic outlooks on life.      Senior Amber Coe was diagnosed with

An Examination Of American Safety
     On a clear, cool Thursday a few weeks ago, 13 soldiers and civilians were killed, and 30 more were wounded at Fort Hood, Texas. A deranged Army psychiatrist is to blame for the tragedy.      The sad truth of this incident is that it could have easily been avoided. There were massive warning signs to both his superiors and to those around him that this man was not mentally fit to be in a

A Battle Of Survival For One Of Nature's Beauties
Britt Brown business manager      As Thanksgiving approaches, the idea of the Thanksgiving feast with a grand turkey appeals to many. However, another animal is officially being hunted this season. That animal is the wolf.      This creature was for a long time hunted to the brink of extinction because of its horrible reputation. When it was put on the endangered species list in 1973, many

Ataining Superhero Awesomness
     “Go out and buy yourself some cigarettes, porn, a gun and maybe pick up an absentee ballot while you're at it, 'cause now they can send you to prison.” Those were the first words my brother said to me when I turned 18 on November 8.      I always imagined that turning 18 would not be nearly as momentous as it is chalked up to be, and so far it isn’t much different; however, there is just a