The Archives - January 2010
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Teen “accomplice” will serve at least 25 years in prison
Sixteen year old Benjamin Cannon and his friend, Felix Vasquez, wanted to score some marijuana. They knew where to get it but were without transportation to get there. So they decided to steal a car. [caption ...
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Should the classroom be closed to social networking web sites?
"Teachers and principals should meet kids where they live: online".* There is an ongoing debate about the presence and use of social networking sites on campus. Some argue for its incorporation into classroom study ...
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Teen use of marijuana rises
A recent survey by the University of Michigan for the National Institute on Drug Abuse indicates an upward trend in teen use of marijuana and prescription drugs. On the other hand, teens have cut back ...
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Priest sanctions shoplifting by those in need
In December, 2009, Reverend Tim Jones of England told his congregation that sometimes shoplifting is okay. As long as you don't take more than you need and you do it at large chain stores rather ...
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Peppermint oil at school results in suspension
The label on the bottle says it should be kept out of reach of children. However, ten year old Sara Greiner of Commack, New York brought peppermint oil to school in December, 2009. She put ...
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Juvenile prisons unsafe for many teens
A Justice Department survey released in January, 2010, indicates that 12% of juvenile inmates are sexually victimized. The vast majority of cases involve boys and female staff members. [caption id="attachment_4054" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photoportunity (Flickr)"]...
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Adult needs permission to date?
Jordan Christensen, age 19, of Appleton, Wisconsin lived with his foster parents. In May, 2009, he stole their car and a gun and with his sixteen year old girlfriend, fled to Tennessee reportedly to get married. Once caught, ...
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Teen out to SAVE the world!
Cassady Tetsworth is a senior at Northwest Guilford High School in North Carolina. Since her middle school years she has been an outspoken advocate for change in her community and school. "Volunteering and helping people, ...
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Death penalty for gays in Uganda!
Yes, you read that right. A bill is pending before the Ugandan legislature that would impose the death penalty on certain gay Ugandans. Active homosexuals that have HIV, those involved in same-sex rape, and serial offenders ...
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School district’s bank accounts hacked for $3 million
A New York state school district suffered a significant loss just days before Christmas. The Duanesberg Central School District discovered unauthorized transfers from it's bank accounts to the tune of $3 million. [caption id="attachment_4031" align="alignleft" width="100" ...
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Federal government releases cyber safety booklet
"Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online" was unveiled by the Federal Trade Commission in December, 2009. The booklet addresses cyberbullying, sexting, mobile phone safety and protecting the family computer. It's intent is to ...
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Professor recommends dropping “nerd” and “geek”
Psychology professor David Anderegg of Bennington College would like to see the use of these words eliminated from our language. He believes they are as damaging to an individual as a racial epithet. [caption id="attachment_3966" align="alignleft" width="100" ...
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Whether legal or not, teens continue to sext
A survey of 800 teenagers over a four month period ending in September, 2009 provides percentages on teen sexting. The practice of sending nude or semi-nude photos by cell phone has caught on despite knowledge ...
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Student expelled for gun in truck parked off campus
Gary Tudesko is fighting back and challenging his expulsion from Willows High School in California. He was expelled after it was discovered that Gary had 2 unloaded shot guns in his truck parked on a ...
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Kicking the Facebook habit
Social networking sites have taken over the lives of teens everywhere. Logging on and spending hours socializing with friends (old and new) interferes with study and family time. As you get closer to finals and ...
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