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Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) Attempts to Censor Various Areas of the Web

Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) Attempts to Censor Various Areas of the Web

If the SOPA bill passes, many commonly used websites could be seriously limited by the censorship.

 

Recent Events on Twitter Can Teach East a Few Lessons

Recent Events on Twitter Can Teach East a Few Lessons

Harbinger investigates the freedom of personal social media accounts.

 

The News in Brief 12/12/11

The News in Brief 12/12/11

An overview of current school, local and national news for this week.

 

Local Veteran Reflects on Pearl Harbor

Local Veteran Reflects on Pearl Harbor

Lloyd Robinson remembers the attack on Pearl Harbor and his time in the military during the Second World War. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the surprise attack that caused the United States to enter the war in the Pacific.

 

Student’s Tweet Generates National Attention

Student’s Tweet Generates National Attention

Senior Emma Sullivan tweeted about Governor Sam Brownback while participating in Youth in Government, spurring his staff to report the tweet to Principal Krawitz who later requested she write an apology to the governor.

 

Increase in College Students Dropping STEM Majors

Increase in College Students Dropping STEM Majors

Fewer college students are completing science, technology, engineering and mathematics degrees and many are switching to subjects like business.

 

The News in Brief 11/28

The News in Brief 11/28

A look at recent school, community, state and world news.

 

Faculty Alerted About New Drinking Fad

Faculty Alerted About New Drinking Fad

Students have found a new way to sneak alcohol into school functions by soaking gummy bears in alcohol.

 

What A Rise In Teen Condom Use Means for the East Population

What A Rise In Teen Condom Use Means for the East Population

Studies from the CDC show that use of condoms and other contraceptives have increased among sexually active teenagers.

 

Defunding Efforts Split Opinion Over Planned Parenthood

Defunding Efforts Split Opinion Over Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood’s fight for funding brings out mixed views on the family planning program.

 

Current Events in World News

Current Events in World News

Israel-Palestine What Happened: The prisoner swap between two sparring countries, Israel and Palestine, has created more of a stir than expected. The reason? Israel received one soldier, Gilad Shalit, in return for around 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. Israel has, in the past, made deals similar to this. In 1985, Israel released [...]

 

No Child Left Behind is Set to Change

No Child Left Behind is Set to Change

Changes in NCLB mandate are set to take place.