February 27, 2012
CNN.com
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/02/27/shooting-reported-at-ohio-high-school/?hpt=us_c1
Summary: This article discusses a school shooting that took place this morning at a Cleveland, Ohio suburb high school known as Chardon. The shooter was a student. The FBI says that he is in custody at this time, but it is unclear how that came to be. He targeted specific students. It was in the morning, before school started. One student was killed and four were injured. The high school went into lockdown following the shooting. The gunman has been identified as T.J. Lane.
Newsworthy: This is newsworthy to everyone, specifically high school students, to remind them that it's a very real thing to be prepared for, and a warning that bullying can lead people to do horrible things for revenge.
Alternate Headline: Victim of Bullying Resorts to Violence
Question: What will this do for the preparation high schoolers do to practice a shooting drill?
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Police arrest suspect in videotaped beating of gay man
February 13, 2012
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/11/justice/georgia-gay-beating/index.html?hpt=us_c2
Summary: This article discusses the videotaped beating of a gay man. The beating involved three suspects and one of them, 18-year-old Christopher Cain, was arrested with charges of aggravated assault and robbery. The men in the video were shouting anti-gay slurs as they beat 20-year-old Brandon White. The two other suspects have been identified by police but not yet arrested, nor have their names been released. The attack took place at a convenience store on February 4th in SW Atlanta. The mayor of Atlanta has offered a $10,000 reward to any clues leading to an arrest. The victim did not report it until the video went viral. White is extremely scared and embarrassed but the problem is, Georgia doesn't have a state hate crimes statute, meaning it will just count as assault but they are considering taking it to the FBI if possible.
Newsworthy: Hate crimes are statistically on the rise, and something needs to be done to stop them.
Alternate Headline: Hate Crime Caught on Tape
Question: Will this cause Georgia to instill hate crime laws?
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Grind Your Gears
1. People who protest abortion
2. That we can't print during the day in the library
3. That we say God in the pledge
2. That we can't print during the day in the library
3. That we say God in the pledge
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Editorial Persuasive
1. If school administration wants grades to keep dropping, then they should keep the absurd start time.
2. If the Olympics were held in New Jersey it would greatly boost our economy.
3. If people knew how to act toward each other, the world would run a lot smoother.
4. Everyone must have first aid training in the event that they come across a disaster.
5. Companies need to stop testing cosmetics on animals if they want customers to keep buying.
2. If the Olympics were held in New Jersey it would greatly boost our economy.
3. If people knew how to act toward each other, the world would run a lot smoother.
4. Everyone must have first aid training in the event that they come across a disaster.
5. Companies need to stop testing cosmetics on animals if they want customers to keep buying.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Australian authorities urge residents of Queensland town to flee floods
February 6, 2012
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/06/world/asia/australia-floods/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Summary: This article discusses the recent floods in Queensland, Australia. Authorities persuaded homeowners to abandon their flooding homes as the Balonne River swelled. The police commissioner explained to CNN that he couldn't force people out of their homes, but he would continue to urge them to leave. Very sadly, a woman was found dead after trying to drive her truck through the floodwaters. Luckily, just before then, she handed off her seven year old to rescue workers.
Newsworthy: With our recent slew of natural disasters in the 201 area, it is important for us to realize that other people go through the same thing - or worse.
Alternate Headline: Dear Queensland Residents, Save Yourselves, This is What Insurance is for
Question: How long will it take for the region to recover and what is the US doing to help?
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/06/world/asia/australia-floods/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Summary: This article discusses the recent floods in Queensland, Australia. Authorities persuaded homeowners to abandon their flooding homes as the Balonne River swelled. The police commissioner explained to CNN that he couldn't force people out of their homes, but he would continue to urge them to leave. Very sadly, a woman was found dead after trying to drive her truck through the floodwaters. Luckily, just before then, she handed off her seven year old to rescue workers.
Newsworthy: With our recent slew of natural disasters in the 201 area, it is important for us to realize that other people go through the same thing - or worse.
Alternate Headline: Dear Queensland Residents, Save Yourselves, This is What Insurance is for
Question: How long will it take for the region to recover and what is the US doing to help?
Man, 2 sons dead; mystery of mom's disappearance lingers
February 6, 2012
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/06/us/washington-powell-explosion/index.html?hpt=us_c1
Summary: This article discusses the suspected murder-suicide of a Washington man and his two sons. They died when an intentionally set fire claimed their Puyallup home. The mystery began two years ago when his wife went missing. Before setting fire to the home, Powell sent an email to his lawyer stating "I'm sorry. Goodbye." Police believe that the reasons for the murders could have been the increasing age of the children and their ability to release information. It is said that the boys told their grandparents that their mother could be found in the mine around Christmastime. During what was supposed to be a supervised visit with their social worker, the father pushed the social worker out of the way, quickly grabbing the kids and bringing them inside, doors locked. Soon after the house blew up, rattling neighbors' windows and doors. The search for Susan Powell will continue as the children are mourned.
Newsworthy: This shows the great lengths that people will go to in hiding information.
Alternate Headline: Murder in the Name of Secrecy
Question: Was he psychologically evaluated?
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/06/us/washington-powell-explosion/index.html?hpt=us_c1
Summary: This article discusses the suspected murder-suicide of a Washington man and his two sons. They died when an intentionally set fire claimed their Puyallup home. The mystery began two years ago when his wife went missing. Before setting fire to the home, Powell sent an email to his lawyer stating "I'm sorry. Goodbye." Police believe that the reasons for the murders could have been the increasing age of the children and their ability to release information. It is said that the boys told their grandparents that their mother could be found in the mine around Christmastime. During what was supposed to be a supervised visit with their social worker, the father pushed the social worker out of the way, quickly grabbing the kids and bringing them inside, doors locked. Soon after the house blew up, rattling neighbors' windows and doors. The search for Susan Powell will continue as the children are mourned.
Newsworthy: This shows the great lengths that people will go to in hiding information.
Alternate Headline: Murder in the Name of Secrecy
Question: Was he psychologically evaluated?
Friday, February 3, 2012
Fact/Opinion
Valentine's Day
Fact: 1 in 4 couples don't recognize Valentine's Day as a holiday
Opinion: Valentine's Day is the worst holiday in existence
The Superbowl
Fact: Players are required to get 12 hours of sleep the night before the big game
Opinion: The Giants jerseys are ugly
Rutgers
Fact: 1 in 4 students at Rutgers has an STD
Opinion: Rutgers has an amazing football team
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