Schools about to end and summer’s about to start! Many students have gotten summer jobs for some extra cash. “I work at Albertsons and it’s a pretty okay job, I’m getting paid well and I don’t hate it,” senior Kahmeel Ballard said. The students are making memories while making money. Getting older requires getting … Continue reading
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Students find work with help from the Career Center
Students are always told that they need to get a job during their high school experience. Here at Sunrise Mountain high school, there are a variety of ways that students can go about this. Students can go to the Career Center at any time to get help, but this is not the only way for … Continue reading
Possible minimum wage increase creates controversy
Due to the increasing prices of gas and other various products in the market, a Democratic proposal has been created which will raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour. Senior Madalyn Crouch voices her opinion on miminum wage after working at a retirement facility for the past year. “Many employees could benefit from … Continue reading
Blockbuster store closures limits variety
Due to the declining economy and developing technology, Blockbuster has announced that they cannot keep up with the competition and will close its remaining stores in the upcoming months, forcing past customers to utilize other services. “I love to watch movies all the time,” senior Carly Dixon said. “You can learn so many different things from movies … Continue reading
Students get to work
More and more teenagers these days are assuming some responsibility in their daily lives and have taken it upon themselves to find jobs. Having some work experience before going out into the “real world” after high school can be a very beneficial experience. Senior Brooke Stockton agrees with this statement one hundred percent because she … Continue reading