ready....get set....shop!
By Kayla Kramer
Black Friday- the most popular contact sport after football season. Everyone running around full speed attempting to get the best deal on that 70 inch TV. We all know the feeling of walking out that door on Black Friday and having fear course through our veins. We all have been there, so why not make the most popular shopping day in America as painless as possible? Here's a few tips to help you out.
1. Let the apps do the work for you
Almost everyone owns a phone nowadays, so download one of the apps created specifically for Black Friday to zero in on the holiday bargain you're hunting down in one simple step.
2. Shop in your pajamas
If you feel that it's just to dangerous to go out shopping on Black Friday, stay at home and shop at you favorite stores! Many stores have super awesome deals online, so you can get the best deal even if you aren't at the store.
3. Create a budget- and stick to it
Decide ahead of time how much you're willing to spend on your shopping spree and do your best to resist impulse buying.
4. Be prepared
Search through newspaper ads, social media sites, and even the stores you want to shop at prior to Black Friday to see what kinds of deals the stores are offering.
5. Compare prices
Even though a lower price may seem the best, it may not be. Door buster specials lure people in, but they might not offer the best quality of product for you needs. During you Black Friday shopping, don't be afraid to look elsewhere for what you want.
6. Be an early bird
Most stores open earlier than usual on Black Friday, so make sure you plot your route from store to store to arrive before opening so you can get the best deals before anyone else.
7. Check the return policy
Before you buy anything, make sure you know if and when you can return certain items. Almost all stores have a return policy to abide by. Some may extend their return dates to January, while others may be more strict.
8. Rock the electronic buys
When shopping, concentrate on electronics, as many of the deals on Black Friday may be the best prices of the year.
9. Don't impulse buy
Try to refrain from wasting your money and time on buying something you really do not need. There's plenty of other deals to look at.
10. Be safe!
Don't buy more than you can carry. Make sure you use the buddy system and remember exactly where you parked.
Black Friday- the most popular contact sport after football season. Everyone running around full speed attempting to get the best deal on that 70 inch TV. We all know the feeling of walking out that door on Black Friday and having fear course through our veins. We all have been there, so why not make the most popular shopping day in America as painless as possible? Here's a few tips to help you out.
1. Let the apps do the work for you
Almost everyone owns a phone nowadays, so download one of the apps created specifically for Black Friday to zero in on the holiday bargain you're hunting down in one simple step.
2. Shop in your pajamas
If you feel that it's just to dangerous to go out shopping on Black Friday, stay at home and shop at you favorite stores! Many stores have super awesome deals online, so you can get the best deal even if you aren't at the store.
3. Create a budget- and stick to it
Decide ahead of time how much you're willing to spend on your shopping spree and do your best to resist impulse buying.
4. Be prepared
Search through newspaper ads, social media sites, and even the stores you want to shop at prior to Black Friday to see what kinds of deals the stores are offering.
5. Compare prices
Even though a lower price may seem the best, it may not be. Door buster specials lure people in, but they might not offer the best quality of product for you needs. During you Black Friday shopping, don't be afraid to look elsewhere for what you want.
6. Be an early bird
Most stores open earlier than usual on Black Friday, so make sure you plot your route from store to store to arrive before opening so you can get the best deals before anyone else.
7. Check the return policy
Before you buy anything, make sure you know if and when you can return certain items. Almost all stores have a return policy to abide by. Some may extend their return dates to January, while others may be more strict.
8. Rock the electronic buys
When shopping, concentrate on electronics, as many of the deals on Black Friday may be the best prices of the year.
9. Don't impulse buy
Try to refrain from wasting your money and time on buying something you really do not need. There's plenty of other deals to look at.
10. Be safe!
Don't buy more than you can carry. Make sure you use the buddy system and remember exactly where you parked.
A NEW BEGINNING AT FIVAY
By Kenna Mercado
Managing Copy Editor
It’s the first day back to school, and while students are psyched to reunite with friends and share their summer adventures, there’s something different about the school: it’s crammed. It’s not only full of high school students, but middle school students as well. That’s what the school is--different.
As the 2015-2016 school year begins to take flight, many changes have been revealed to students and teachers.
What was made clear to students at the end of the 2014-2015 school year was that Bayonet Point Middle School will be using Fivay’s facility for their students’ education while their school is reconstructed.
When news of this issue got out, many students didn’t agree with it, for they felt it would ruin their school year, and for seniors, their senior year. However, for students such as Ryan Savoldy (11th), things aren’t what they seem.
“I don’t exactly see any of the middle schoolers,” explained Savoldy. “It doesn’t interfere with my schedule.”
As this may be true for many students, the issue of how crowded Fivay has become has taken a toll on how certain things function.
“I don’t really think it’s too overcrowded,” informed Sam Forth. “But when it comes to lunch, there’s just too many people packed into the cafeteria and outside.”
With that being said, the changes at Fivay may sound neutral, and for others, down-right-horrible, but who’s to say that all changes are bad?
Last school year, the Falcons said goodbye to Assistant Principal Mr. Rodriguez and came to find out they had to also say their farewells to Principal Ms. Stone.
Now, this school year Fivay welcomes Assistant Principal Mr. Gasaway and Principal Ms. VanHook, both of whom have been met with a very positive reception.
“There’s a lot more good than there is bad,” smiled Mr. Gasaway. “I would love to see us (as a school) continue to build a new tradition and build enthusiasm.”
Gasaway also informs that this is the first year where students haven’t said “I’m just going to leave” or that they’re going to transfer.
Many students, such as Senior Class President Jenna Prentice (12th), have been able to really get to know both Ms. VanHook and Mr. Gasaway.
“Ms. VanHook and Mr. Gasaway have made a great contribution to the school and the senior class,” states Prentice. “They’re both very kind and want the best for all of the students at Fivay, and I couldn’t be happier.”
Prentice also adds how eager she and many other students are to see what else the new administration have to offer this year.
With changes comes celebration, and that’s exactly what happened at the pep rally welcoming the students back.
“I was really happy with the pep rally,” explains Izzy Bodnar (10th). “All of the freshmen had a lot of school spirit, the sophomores had a lot of school spirit, and we almost beat the seniors for the spirit stick.”
For returning students, they were used to the pep rallies and how crazy they can get, but for Mr. Gasaway, it was something new.
“My favorite part about the pep rally was the enthusiasm,” smiled Gasaway. “I thought it was awesome, and I really enjoyed that. It was crazy just how loud it got and how cool it was to see everyone enjoying themselves.”
Gasaway added that it was a great way to begin the school year.
While the pep rally was loud and full of excitement, there was a moment when Fivay’s cheerleading team welcomed Ms. VanHook with her own Falcon bow to put in her hair.
“It was a great moment for us,” reflected varsity cheerleader Kacy Bennett (11th). “I love Ms.VanHook.”
With that being said, this school year will be different, but also crazy, fun, loud, and full of surprises, “especially from the senior class,” Prentice hints.
Managing Copy Editor
It’s the first day back to school, and while students are psyched to reunite with friends and share their summer adventures, there’s something different about the school: it’s crammed. It’s not only full of high school students, but middle school students as well. That’s what the school is--different.
As the 2015-2016 school year begins to take flight, many changes have been revealed to students and teachers.
What was made clear to students at the end of the 2014-2015 school year was that Bayonet Point Middle School will be using Fivay’s facility for their students’ education while their school is reconstructed.
When news of this issue got out, many students didn’t agree with it, for they felt it would ruin their school year, and for seniors, their senior year. However, for students such as Ryan Savoldy (11th), things aren’t what they seem.
“I don’t exactly see any of the middle schoolers,” explained Savoldy. “It doesn’t interfere with my schedule.”
As this may be true for many students, the issue of how crowded Fivay has become has taken a toll on how certain things function.
“I don’t really think it’s too overcrowded,” informed Sam Forth. “But when it comes to lunch, there’s just too many people packed into the cafeteria and outside.”
With that being said, the changes at Fivay may sound neutral, and for others, down-right-horrible, but who’s to say that all changes are bad?
Last school year, the Falcons said goodbye to Assistant Principal Mr. Rodriguez and came to find out they had to also say their farewells to Principal Ms. Stone.
Now, this school year Fivay welcomes Assistant Principal Mr. Gasaway and Principal Ms. VanHook, both of whom have been met with a very positive reception.
“There’s a lot more good than there is bad,” smiled Mr. Gasaway. “I would love to see us (as a school) continue to build a new tradition and build enthusiasm.”
Gasaway also informs that this is the first year where students haven’t said “I’m just going to leave” or that they’re going to transfer.
Many students, such as Senior Class President Jenna Prentice (12th), have been able to really get to know both Ms. VanHook and Mr. Gasaway.
“Ms. VanHook and Mr. Gasaway have made a great contribution to the school and the senior class,” states Prentice. “They’re both very kind and want the best for all of the students at Fivay, and I couldn’t be happier.”
Prentice also adds how eager she and many other students are to see what else the new administration have to offer this year.
With changes comes celebration, and that’s exactly what happened at the pep rally welcoming the students back.
“I was really happy with the pep rally,” explains Izzy Bodnar (10th). “All of the freshmen had a lot of school spirit, the sophomores had a lot of school spirit, and we almost beat the seniors for the spirit stick.”
For returning students, they were used to the pep rallies and how crazy they can get, but for Mr. Gasaway, it was something new.
“My favorite part about the pep rally was the enthusiasm,” smiled Gasaway. “I thought it was awesome, and I really enjoyed that. It was crazy just how loud it got and how cool it was to see everyone enjoying themselves.”
Gasaway added that it was a great way to begin the school year.
While the pep rally was loud and full of excitement, there was a moment when Fivay’s cheerleading team welcomed Ms. VanHook with her own Falcon bow to put in her hair.
“It was a great moment for us,” reflected varsity cheerleader Kacy Bennett (11th). “I love Ms.VanHook.”
With that being said, this school year will be different, but also crazy, fun, loud, and full of surprises, “especially from the senior class,” Prentice hints.