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First Amendment Knowledge High at Rice HS
Nationally, only 28 percent of Americans could name more than one right guaranteed by the First Amendment. At Rice almost 89 percent could name more than one freedom.
By Abram Capone, Knight News, Rice Memorial High School, South Burlington, VT - 5/13/12 |
Solution to Bullying Must be Drawn Up by Students
 With the recent shooting at Chardon High School, where does the blame lie and how do we solve the growing epidemic?
By Seth Opoku-Yeboah, Manassas Patch, Osbourn Park High School, Manassas, VA - 3/7/12 |
Andrew Breitbart: A Voice to be Remembered
Reflection on both the impact had and legacy to live on of a conservative commentator, journalist and activist.
By Alex Anderson, The Catalyst, Temple High School, Temple, TX - 3/6/12 |
The Impact and Legacy of Journalist Daniel Pearl
Pearl put his life at risk for the love of journalism, for the purpose of integrity. It was on Jan. 23, 2002, that The Wall Street Journal reporter and Birmingham High School graduate was abducted. On Feb. 1 of that same year he was murdered by Pakistani militants.
By Elitza Batchiyska, The Pearl Post, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, Van Nuys, CA - 2/14/12 |
The Recession Hits Home
I wish my mom didn't have to go through that financial struggle (of the recession), but I'm glad I've learned from it. Save money for emergencies. Make sure I don't go into debt. This is the perfect time to realize that before I'm living on my own.
By Jennifer Gonzales-Romero, LA Youh, University of La Verne, Los Angeles, CA - 2/9/12 |
New Bill Stirs Up Bullying Controversy in Tennessee
A Tennessee bill seeks to ensure that First Amendment rights are not curtailed by the accusation of bullying. Critics, who call the bill 'Right-to-Bully', argue that it will allow those who have beliefs, attitudes or convictions about minority groups, particularly sexual minority groups, the ability to bully and get away with it.
By Reagan Williams, The Hawkeye, Hardin Valley Academy, Knoxville, TN - 2/8/12 |
Another Approach to Educating Immigrants
Student says newcomers school helped with adjustment, but cartoons helped with English.
By Libby Bowling, Hannah Zimet, and Sierra Buntin, Y-Press, , Indianapolis, IN - 1/31/12 |
Obama's Union Address Gives Economy, Education a Good Future
In President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on January 24, he did little to reassure the American people that everything is going fine. Instead, he offered challenges to the nation to face their problems head-on and made several ground-shaking promises of reform.
By Davis Einolf, Clarion, Cleveland High School, Portland, OR - 1/30/12 |
American Students Not Proficient in Math?
The five countries with the highest test scores average around 210 days of school a year, while the U.S. schools average around 180. In Japan there are at least two teachers in every classoom, a math teacher says.
By Sydney Hodge, Wildcat Times, Mayfield High School, Cleveland, OH - 1/20/12 |
New 'Anti-Terrorist' Law Terrorizes First Amendment of Constitution
The House of Representatives and the Senate included the unconstitutional part of a bill that denies suspected terrorists the right to defend themselves in front of a jury with a lawyer.
By Liza Yanovskaya, Argus, Midwood High School at Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY - 1/17/12 |
Prosperity at Risk: Student Debt on the Rise
This article discusses the dangers of overlooking today's student debt crisis and what that could mean for America's future and the economy.
By Alex Anderson, The Catalyst, Temple High School, Temple, TX - 1/12/12 |
Insomnia Affects Students, Workers
I see students in (my office) daily who say, 'I didn't sleep last night, I haven't slept in days.'
By Amanda Slowikowski, Nighthawk News, First Flight High School, Manteo, NC - 1/11/12 |
Game of Musical Chairs Continues for Republican Party
Mitt Romney has remained the 'safe choice' for Republican voters, but the Iowa Caucus showed angst among Republicans who weren't sold on him. Will other states be any different?
By Seth Opoku-Yeboah, Manassas.Patch, , Manassas, VA - 1/10/12 |
Alum Helps Bring National Protest to Local Forefront
 Many locals recently united to protest national inequality at the government level and its effect on the Knoxville community. People from all over Knoxville rallied together to voice their opinions and fight for a change in government. These individuals included everyday passive citizens as well as extreme activists.
By Catherine Wiedman, The Phoenix, South Doyle High School, Knoxville, TN - 1/10/12 |
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