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 …
Category: Opinion
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Editorial: Hats off
Hats are not allowed inside school buildings, but some students believe certain hats are exceptions to the rule. The hats that have become a problem are called beanies or skullies. No matter what you call them, students should follow the dress code policy and not wear hats of any type inside buildings. The main controversy …
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Editorial: Restroom vandalism
Vandals are flushing school funds straight down the toilet and inconveniencing the entire student body when they need to use the campus restrooms. Vandalism is the frequent cause of students being locked out of restrooms while custodians spend countless hours picking up toilet paper, unclogging toilets and cleaning out sinks. If students want campus restrooms …
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Editorial: Student IDs
Strawbridge Studios recently gave students who purchased school pictures a free student ID. The IDs were a promotion from the picture vendor, and there is no requirement for students to carry them on campus. Because the cards increase security, all Varina students would benefit from their use. It is true that purchasing student ID cards …
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Column: ‘End’ debate goes on
by Brigitte Wendel It’s 2012: the Chinese are celebrating the year of the dragon, seniors are ready to graduate, and President Obama will soon find out whether to make new address labels. But for a select few, 2012 means much more. They believe it could be the end of the world. For years, people have …
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