Athens Oracle <![CDATA[Athens Oracle]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:37:09 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Thanksgiving]]> By Jenny Nance
When the word ‘Thanksgiving’ is mentioned, most people think of a big dinner full of turkey and desserts. But for the students and faculty at Athens Drive, it is not only about the food, but also abou full story > ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:30:58 GMT <![CDATA[UFC one-oh-free]]> By Blair Robinson
The fastest growing sport in the world continues to extend its viewer count with each “Pay-Per View” event aired monthly. The largest company to place two fighters within a cage, the Ultimate Fighting full story > ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:58:43 GMT <![CDATA[State health plan lessens coverage for the obese]]> By Jessica Castro-Rappl and Razan Abu-Salha
The North Carolina State Health Plan, which provides health care for state workers, including teachers, will increase insurance costs for the obese starting July 1, 2011. full story > ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:42:15 GMT <![CDATA[NFL world flipped ipside down]]> By Kyle Wolfe
The Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos are among the National Football League (NFL) teams that are changing the league this season. They are starting their seasons on the other si full story > ]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:39:18 GMT <![CDATA[Got the munchies?]]> By Caryn Siggins


Caryn Siggins
These rabbit snacks are convenient, but loud. The healthy veggies are good to eat, but you will not go unnoticed in the classroom nibbling on these.

You’re sitting in second period, only 20 minutes in, but somehow your stomach sounds like you haven’t had a meal in weeks. full story > ]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:15:39 GMT <![CDATA[Athens goes pink]]> By Caryn Siggins and Brianne Boldrin
Pink pants, shirts, stickers and skirts floated around the hallways of Athens Oct. 15. Students showed their support for breast cancer awareness by dressing in pink. full story > ]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:13:46 GMT <![CDATA[Gay rights march storms Washington, D.C.]]> By Jessica Castro-Rappl


Jessica Castro-Rappl
A rainbow flag waves above 15th St. early in the morning in Washington, D.C.

Thousands of gay rights advocates gathered Oct. 11 in Washington, D.C. to protest current policies that deny rights to gay people. full story > ]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:54:53 GMT