National Edition <![CDATA[National Edition]]> http://my.hsj.org/Portals/2/logos/__TFMF_h3izsk55vmoooz45a5j00zy0_81ccf88c-63e3-47d6-a32e-56f59841dc3d_0___Selected.jpg en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:08:42 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Are online classes the way of the future?]]> By Lindsay Lehman of The Northwood Omniscient at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC.


Alex Lloyd

When walking down the halls of Northwood, one may find many boisterous classes full of teachers lecturing and students loudly speaking over them. Learning is often a noisy task, but it doesn’t have to full story > ]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:47:20 GMT <![CDATA[Battling Cancer, Roundfield Keeps Positive]]> By Alexis Williams of The Summit at Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta, GA.


Andre Parks
Rayshon Roundfield takes a break between classes.

Junior battles non-Hodkin's lymphoma with positive attitude and support of family and friends. full story > ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:01:07 GMT <![CDATA[Parking lot visual makes Red Ribbon Week real]]> By Amy Parker of The Danegeld at Viewmont High School in Bountiful, UT.


Photo by Amy Parker
This was what the truck looked like after the accident. Chad Bangerter (father of the driver of the truck) donated the truck to Viewmont for Red Ribbon Week.

Red Ribbon Week was very educational, but did you hear about the truck that was smashed the week before? full story > ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:21:34 GMT <![CDATA[Surgeon general warns: Don’t catch the senioritis bug]]> By Anthony Carney, Columnist of ECHO at Trinity High School in Louisville, KY.


by Chris Fultz

Senioritis (noun): A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors and features symptoms such as lack of studying, decrease in quality of work, increased absences, and a generally dismissive atti full story > ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:40:31 GMT <![CDATA["Sesame Street" Turns 40]]> By Sarah Kawsky of The Mission at Fr. Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor, MI.
On November 10, the highly acclaimed children’s television show “ Sesame Street ” will celebrate 40 years of learning and fun.   “ Sesame Street ” aired for the first time on Nove full story > ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:56:16 GMT <![CDATA[Sweet Times with Sweet Potatoes: 2009's Gleaning of the Fields]]> By Jeannette Joly '13 of The Wicket at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, DC.
On Sunday, September 27, students from both Visitation and Gonzaga came together to participate in the 11th annual Gleaning of the Fields service project. With the help of a few parents, siblings and full story > ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:37:31 GMT <![CDATA[Is Construction De-Constructing Talent?]]> By Chase Huff of The Bee at Box Elder High School in Brigham City, UT.


Chase Huff
Drama students sit on the floor in the temporary drama room in the old north wing. most plays produced by BEHS this year will be at venues other than the school.

construction full story > ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:30:18 GMT <![CDATA[Like Father, Like Son: Student reaches out to others through faith]]> By Lana Howe of Ahlahasa at Albert Lea High School in Albert Lea, MN.



He has a strong Christian belief and is not afraid to express it. full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:32:00 GMT <![CDATA[Tag, You're It: Four sophomores vandalize the school and pay]]> By Sarah Estes of Ahlahasa at Albert Lea High School in Albert Lea, MN.


Sara Estes
Left to Right: Seth Tovar, Levi Hacker, Eric Carlson, and Wyeth Anderson pose with three window markers. The four vandalized the school Tuesday night of homecoming week. “We didn’t do the stuff over in Austin with the spray painting.” Anderson said. “People tried to tell others that we did, but we didn’t”

Sophomores Levi Hacker, Eric Carlson, Wyeth Anderson and Seth Tovar decided to show their version of school spirit, and leave their mark. full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:08:21 GMT <![CDATA[Beware of wild horses]]> By Amie Roach of The Clarion at Granite Hills High School in El Cajon, CA.
Lots of things come to mind when thinking about taking a visit to Grandma’s house, generally pleasant thoughts. But for Michael Dunbarr (13), that may not apply. “When you’re little you think ho full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:11 GMT <![CDATA[Accidents Involving Deer on the Rise]]> By Gini Barrett of The Chronicle @ Kettle Run at Kettle Run High School in Nokesville, VA.
Several Factors to Blame for Increase full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:21:02 GMT <![CDATA[Texting: The New Drunk Driving]]> By Dustyn Nelson of The Warrior Review at Wamogo High School in Litchfield, CT.


Verizon

        Texting is the dangerous practice that almost everyone does these days and some cannot live without.  Most people think that drunk driving is the largest cause of accidents but they full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:05:27 GMT <![CDATA[At Issue: Legalizing Marijuana]]> By Kalyn Specht of The Silver Quill at Poudre High School in Fort Collins, CO.


Huffington Post

It’s a controversy that has filled news reports and medical studies for the past decade. Legalizing medical marijuana: is it a proposition solely lead by marijuana fans to legalize the drug or i full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:37:12 GMT <![CDATA[Infectious Bacteria Found In Surprising Places]]> By Jeff Doan of The Anchor at Farragut High School in Knoxville, TN.


Jeff Doan
Iodine: an essential component to the gram staining test.

Infectious bacteria lurk in the broad daylight of classrooms, not the heavily sanitized bathrooms. full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:43:01 GMT <![CDATA[Teenagers vs. sleep]]> By Eric Williams of The Danegeld at Viewmont High School in Bountiful, UT.
Adolescents battle fatigue daily, especially in untimely situations such as class. Why are so many students plagued by this and why isn't this recognized as a national problem? full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:41:26 GMT <![CDATA[Being in love with fictional men . . . before Edward Cullen]]> By Korbie Fowers of The Danegeld at Viewmont High School in Bountiful, UT.
Edward and Jacob aren't the only fictional guys Viewmont girls are in love with. full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:29:35 GMT <![CDATA[Uglies Government and Media Similarities]]> By Brooke Greenwood of The Wildcat at Livingston Academy in Livingston, TN.
The media and their perfect image of pretty being forced into people's head. full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:17:40 GMT <![CDATA[Fudning differences in activities]]> By Anna Owens of Panther Pride at Dakota Valley High School in North Sioux City, SD.
    Funding for high school extracurricular activities varies depending on the revenue of each activity. Some believe that if there are more participants in an activity, then there is more m full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:17:09 GMT <![CDATA[Affirmative Action--the Bane of Daytime Television]]> By Sam Lloyd of The Hawkeye at Alta High School in Sandy, UT.


Jim Huber
Don't tell me you didn't laugh. Affirmative action affects all of us, often in ridiculous ways!

What is affirmative action really accomplishing for its beneficiaries? full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:52:47 GMT <![CDATA[New bugs cause a stink]]> By Zoe Camp of The Comet at Catonsville High School in Catonsville, MD.


Insectidentification
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug has been spotted around CHS and the surrounding areas.

Meet the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Maryland's newest invasive species - and its newest pest as well. full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:06:40 GMT <![CDATA[Flight 93 Memorial holds special meaning for CHS alum and family]]> By Kara Daniels of The Comet at Catonsville High School in Catonsville, MD.
For the family of Elizabeth Wainio, who tragically perished in the September 11th attacks, the new Flight 93 memorial has a special significance. full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:03:13 GMT <![CDATA[Teen mother faces challenges]]> By Emily Prevost of Wrangler Gazette at Wickenburg High School in Wickenburg, AZ.


Photo by Emily Prevost
Kylee Cosgrove and her daughter Lyla

The story of a local teenage mother full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:14:01 GMT <![CDATA[FACEBOOK GAMES: WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL?]]> By Kevin Sellers of The Anchor at Farragut High School in Knoxville, TN.



Millions of people are playing games on Facebook. Why are they so popular? full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:13:54 GMT <![CDATA[H1N1 flu remains concern; vaccines now available]]> By Diana Morales of The Talon at John A. Ferguson Senior High School in Miami, FL.
South Florida schools are now offering vaccines to students free of charge, in an effort to slow the spread of the H1N1 flu in a group at high risk of infection: teenagers. full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:50:45 GMT <![CDATA[MO Raises the Dropout Age]]> By Ethan Lowenstein of THE TANK at Cameron High School in Cameron, MO.
Dropouts lose an endless world of possibilities in their lives when they drop out of high school, so the State of Missouri is trying to divert kids from making a poor choice by raising the dropout age full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:12:31 GMT <![CDATA[Drama is back on MTV]]> By Allison Stendardo of The Talon at John A. Ferguson Senior High School in Miami, FL.
Normal Tuesday nights can now be filled with excitement and drama as The Hills and The City return for new seasons on MTV; this time premiering back to back every Tuesday night starting at 10:00. full story > ]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:18:39 GMT <![CDATA[The Dangers of Hookah]]> By Tala Mansi of Bryant Clipper at William Cullen Bryant High School in Long Island City, NY.
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior full story > ]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:51:55 GMT <![CDATA[Mariah Carey Gets Intimate]]> By AJ Green of The Voice at Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas, NV.


AJ Green
Mariah Carey at Pearl at the Palms

The best selling female artist, Mariah Carey, gets closer to her fans in an intimate performance at the Pearl at The Palms Theater in Las Vegas. full story > ]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:59:07 GMT