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. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:15:25 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Abuse of technology = decline of English language]]> By Hannah Smith of Bear Facts at Bear Creek High School in Lakewood, CO.



So i was like wonderin’, ya know, like, why people tend 2, like, express themselves, like so unintelligently when they, like, speak and write these days. It seems as if people’s level of lan full story > ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:24:02 GMT <![CDATA[American Arrogance: no longer the top dog]]> By Nolan Rider of FHS Press at Freedom Area High School in Freedom, PA.
Americans who believe we're number one are in for a rude awakening. full story > ]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:10:23 GMT <![CDATA[MacArthur Center has implemented new restrictions that target customers under the age of 18.]]> By Dana Carlson of The Spectator at Granby High School in Norfolk, VA.
The first freedom of many adolescents is the privilege to visit the local mall without the supervision of parents. Recently, however, the MacArthur Center has implemented new restrictions that target full story > ]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:09:45 GMT <![CDATA[Editorial: Teen drinking unadvised]]> By STAFF EDITORS of The Viking Voice at Coeur D'Alene High School in Coeur D Alene, ID.
     There are many reasons that lead high school students to drink, despite it being illegal and dangerous. Some underage drinkers drink alcohol because their friends do and for the thrill of breaki full story > ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:58:38 GMT <![CDATA[Obama's First Year... Where is the CHANGE?]]> By Maggie Meyers of The Bluebird Word at Kenwood High School in Essex, MD.
Junior Maggie Meyers offers her thoughts on the first year of the Obama administration. If you agree with her opinions or not, she raises some very interesting points! full story > ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:41:34 GMT <![CDATA[Vandalism: How Far is too Far?]]> By Natasha Cessant & Dalena Hoang of The Raven at Bronx Academy of Letters in Bronx, NY.



Bashed in bus stop blocks from BAL.

Octavia M., a 15 year old junior, was able to speak on the behalf of what it feels like to be written about in a rude, disturbing way. It all started when she was curious about the crowd gathered ar full story > ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:48:12 GMT <![CDATA[That's gay, not okay]]> By Michael Benjamin of The Clarion at Granite Hills High School in El Cajon, CA.
Throughout time, there have been great mysteries, such as where did Amelia Earhart disappear to? How many licks does it really take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? One mystery that is quite baf full story > ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:34:48 GMT