Due to the global economic downturn and governmental corruption, revolutions in Tunisia, Libya and Egypt have occurred. It is unlikely this trend will continue, however, because of the determination of the remaining regimes to stay in power in the Arab world. Furthermore the western world, specifically the United States, will use diplomatic pressure to maintain the governments of their allies.
The opinions presented in this column reflect those of the individual writers, not of the Rank & File collectively. 1. The Kardashian Sisters (Khloe & Kourtney): Khloe and Kourtney are best known for being Kim’s not-as-attractive sisters whose names irrationally start with “K.” 2. Paris and Nicki Hilton: Like QueenContinue Reading
As the second block dismissal bell rings, students run to be first in line for lunch, avoiding being the laggards who are stuck with minimal food choices. Routinely, they grab a milk carton, a tray and have a variety of food choices ranging from pizza to fries to choose from. Salad is barely considered an option.
A documentary called The Race to Nowhere has been on a tour around the country, using schools as theaters to audiences of mostly parents. It captures the stress of the most students through interviews and footage of students from third grade to a college level, with the primary focus onContinue Reading
Spray tans and four year-olds do not usually go together. However, in the world of toddler pageants, they are nearly inseparable.
Toddlers and Tiaras, TLC’s show about the competitive toddler pageants, highlights the risky side of these baby beauty contests. By exposing young girls to judges of their perceived beauty, toddler pageants inspire a dangerous psychology in the mini-queens: a need to be perfect.
Sexual misconduct between teachers and students has always been, and will continue to be, an issue in schools. Simply creating a set of guidelines to limit teacher-student communication will not be effective in reducing sexual misconduct, even though its purpose is to, “protect students from sexual misconduct and abuse [while] providing a safe and healthy environment for teaching and learning.”
Communication and interactions between teachers and students is a common thing in schools; however, when it begins to go outside of school is where it gets dangerous and out of hand. Teachers text-messaging, contacting students through social networks like Facebook or meeting excessively with specific students is inappropriate, unnecessary.
The shooting in Tucson, Arizona on January 8 was a tragedy of national proportions that is an indisputable fact. Loughner’s actions, completely inexcusable and utterly horrifying, may have fundamentally altered Americans’ opinions on gun rights and political speech. Yet, this turn against heated debate in the halls of Congress asContinue Reading
Lunch and Learn sets Marshall High School apart from other schools in the fact that this program encourages students to take the initiative to achieve their own personal goals at their own times. After being confined to classrooms and a structured environment in the morning, Lunch and Learn allows studentsContinue Reading
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