Saints Speak Out: Where are the incentives at JHS for kids who are on track?
April 5, 2011
Filed under Commentary, Top Stories
Many students at JHS feel a little left out! Students who are “off track” seem to get most of the administrators’ attention. What about the students who are on track and doing good work? Why is it when you need help on an assignment teachers put you on hold to stop the student causing... Read more »
What do you think about PDA at JHS?
February 28, 2011
Filed under Commentary
Some PDA at JHS is very disgusting and really uncalled for, even disrespectful in some cases. Granted, people do want to show their love but not to the point of tonguing, groping and/or grinding each other during passing period or lunch. However, a quick kiss on the lips, holding hands, and hugging is... Read more »
Job Opportunities for JHS Students
February 10, 2011 • Mr. Gomez
Filed under Commentary
Saints, there are several job opportunities for high school students right here in our community. Target: Go to www.Target.com, scroll to the bottom of the homepage and under the “Company Information” section and select the “careers” option. Then select “Hourly Jobs” and “stores” in... Read more »
Teen pregnancy rates are too high!
December 10, 2010 • Tyia Johnson
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
Teen pregnancy rates are so high! This means teens are scared to tell their parents that their sexually active. Therefore, as a result they get pregnant because they don’t use protection. From personally watching the show 16 & pregnent I found that many teens give up their babies for adoption... Read more »
Should sex education be taught in public schools?
December 10, 2010 • Kevin Rodriguez
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
Sex education should be taught in public schools because it will have a significant impact with dropping teen pregency. The Wilson County Board of Education is in the process of allowing student to be taught more about the effectiveness of sex education. Being taught about sex will show children that... Read more »
Teen Suicide Hurts Every Body
December 10, 2010 • Stephany Slott
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
Teen suicide should be taken seriously, because about 9 percent of those were committed by people 19 and under. It was said by Jessica Partner that more Americans each year under the age of 19 now die from suicide than from cancer, aids, heart disease, lung disease and birth defects. Personally, I believe... Read more »
Condoms should be free for all students
December 10, 2010 • Bladimir Antonio Flores Ruiz
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
In order to prevent and reduce teenage pregnancy and STDS, condoms should be available at all schools. Dr. Kevin J. Minch said, “The suggestion that condoms be actively promoted as a solution to unwanted pregnancies, the spread of STDS and the proliferation of HIV infection has been controversial.... Read more »
Legalize Assisted Suicide, End Suffering?
December 10, 2010 • Isaiah Benavidez
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
I believe assisted suicide should be legalized for the terminally ill and elderly. “If my husband goes with Dignitas [organization in Canada that assists in assisted suicide] I would go at the same time as him,” said Betty Coumbias. Betty is a healthy senior citizen who is seeking the right... Read more »
Sexting… a felony!
December 10, 2010 • Amelia Palma-Valle
Filed under Commentary, Editorials
“Sexting” is a new teenage trend in which the sender and receiver exchange nude or semi-nude pictures/videos. Teens who engage in sexting don’t realize the severity of their actions. Parental prevention is necessary. “Teens are being charged with the possession of child pornography,... Read more »
Joblessness Leads to Domestic Violence
December 9, 2010 • Wilfredo Huerta
Filed under Commentary
I believe domestic violence has been increasing due to economic problems. The jobless rates are holding at 10 percent. This has become very dangerous and frustrating to the jobless people and they are acting out their feelings of aggression on their family. Also, domestic violence may cause or... Read more »
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