May 2012 archive

Column: Zimmerman innocent until proven guilty

His name was Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old who was shot and killed on February 26 allegedly by George Zimmerman, 28, who was charged a month-hand-a-half later with second-degree murder and released on $150,000 bond. Mr. Zimmerman hasn’t gone to trial, but he has already been tried in the court of public opinion.

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Column: Teens battle for jobs

It’s that time of year. Prepare yourself. The struggle is real. Dust off your crossbows, guns and spears. Ready your weapons for the summer job hunt when competition for minimum wage is at its bloodiest.

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Editorial: School dress code issues

Abiding by the dress code is simple; however, many students have a problem following it when it comes to ripped jeans, pencil skirts, leggings, fishnet stockings and yoga pants, among other things. School is a place to learn, not to show off the latest trends.

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Editorial: Proposed schedule changes

Students dread Labor Day weekend, the last weekend of summer. Soon the last weekend of summer could change.

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Editorial: Special thanks to Mrs. Noah

When students return next year, Promethean boards, fresh paint and new furniture will replace the tractors, forklifts and cranes of the school’s five-year renovation. During the final phase of construction, workers made improvements to the gym, music rooms, canopies, sidewalks, parking lots and system of surveillance cameras.

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