Cars: Domestic and Foreign

by Doug

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Honda CRV

Around the time of Halloween and Thanksgiving, various car companies from around the world release information about their newest models. These companies try to sell you these new cars which vary from low to high prices. The quality in these cars are excellent but my question to you is: Why do you think foreign cars are more popular than American cars in the United States?

I have noticed that many foreign car companies tend to make and advertise their cars as luxury vehicles, yet also more affordable than the average American car.  Foreign companies such as Toyota and Honda tend to have cars and SUVs priced between $25,000 and $35,000.

These days, you tend to see more foreign cars in the U.S.  This is because foreign cars have been easier to come by and more affordable than an average American made car. Foreign car makers try to make their vehicles as luxurious and affordable to all Americans as they possibly can.

Ford F150

Lately foreign car companies have gained the most success in selling their cars due to their decent prices of their vehicles. American car companies tend to show off how strong their cars are built by over advertising huge massive trucks that apparently can carry heavy loads and even pull an airplane.

Cars like the Ford F150, Dodge Ram 1500 and the Chevy Silverado are cars that cost a lot of money to buy and to maintain, meaning that these gas guzzling machines can run you broke. Most American car companies are more bent on making huge cars that are economically not friendly and less time making cars that are economically friendly.  These American car companies might as well be making freight trains because these behemoths are expensive and powerful.  Foreign companies that make huge trucks like this try to make their trucks drink less fuel and still be able to get the job done with less use of fuel.

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Pictures from:

http://carissued.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Honda-CRV-2010-LX.jpeg

http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2012/Ford/2012.ford.f-150.20395290-300×189.jpg

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Prom Season is Here

by Megan

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Prom.  It is a timeless theme for countless movies and TV shows all over teen-consumed media. High School drama at its very finest as all the girls and guys vigorously search the school for their most desired date. Whether you’re just bringing a friend or an actual crush, there is no one occasion that can pack more drama, dresses, and disaster than prom.

For both the junior and the senior prom at Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School, however, things have changed this year; and hopefully it will be for the better. These changes are especially prominent for junior prom.

The most significant change is the date. Normally in the sunny month of May, all the RFH buzz is surrounding wearing brand new strapless dresses in the rainy month of March.  But the juniors and their dates have nothing to fear yet, for the venue was changed this year as well. The main dance will take place at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Post Prom will later take place at iPlay in Freehold.

With so many of RFH’s juniors looking forward to prom, one would hope that chilly weather or a change in location would not ruin their day. Perhaps the most talked about change is the location of the post- prom party. Post-prom will be held at iPlay America in Freehold.

Post prom is, in many ways, just as long-awaited and anticipated as the dance itself. It has always been held at RFH as a way for juniors to stay together and stay safe after the dance has concluded. Every year, post prom is held somewhere where the students can eat, hang out, and talk with one another.

Prom is a monumental experience for most highschoolers anywhere. Some may think it is over-done, but the reason it creates such a rave might just be because it is always being talked about. During the spring, magazine articles, malls, and even TV shows promote this seemingly significant high school experience. But how could prom not be highly anticipated? It is what everyone looks forward to here at RFH, and what everyone is talking about.

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Picture from: http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9WlJQN5UV1A/S9JEQhBgUwE/AAAAAAAAHPw/GSIJBAOhinA/Prom_Grand_Marquis_Fire_Ice.jpg

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