Energy Drinks Bring on New Fans and New Opinions

By Tori Godwin

Monster Energy drinks are now sold as merchandise. Photo by: Tori Godwin

They are loved by thousands, they taste great, and they give people tons of energy. They are energy drinks. Although consumed by thousands of people daily, many do not know the ingredients or health effects of energy drinks. A few PHS students reveal their favorite energy drink and all that they know about them. Freshman Mariana Olvera says “My favorite energy drink is Monster.” Dominic Hawkins, a sophomore, agrees by adding “Monster has to be my favorite.” Junior Michael Buchanan explains his slightly different opinion by stating “[My favorite energy drink is] Monster or Venom.”

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Inspirational People Leave Footprints for our Youth

By Tori Godwin

Bil Keane once said “Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today’s a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.” Bil Keane was right. Today is a gift and today is the day to leave cement footprints. At a point in time in almost every individual’s life, someone has left a memorable impression. Maybe it was a family member, close friend, or a favorite actor or talk show host that was an inspiration. No matter who it is, that person will live on in memory because they changed someones’ life. Karl Pogue, a sophomore, talks about who has been an inspiration to him by saying “He’s not anyone I know personally, but my answer is Billie Joe Armstrong.”
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