April 2012 archive

Column: Lessons on beating second semester slump

Come on. You don’t have to lie to me. Second semester is in full swing, but you’re slacking off.

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Column: Twitter moves drama from class to online

Many students believe Twitter has become the new Facebook, and along with its popularity comes notoriety. Across the country, school officials are noticing problems Twitter is causing in the classroom. From rumors to bullying, it has caused many fights and distractions.

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Editorial: Parents essential to success

Studies show parent support influences student academic success. The sad fact is that parent involvement is less than adequate at our school.

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Editorial: Varina promotes diversity

The idea to celebrate African-American history originated in 1926 as “Negro History Week,” which has now grown into Black History Month. Varina High School did an excellent job with its activities and programs that honored African-American history during February.

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Editorial: Legislation important to watch

 Tim Tebow became an overnight sensation during the NFL season as quarterback for the Denver Broncos. Tebow, a homeschooled high school student, gained the exposure to play football at the University of Florida when his local high school allowed him to play on their varsity team.  The “Tebow Law,” which would allow homeschooled students to …

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