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Students missing from political discussion

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Dana Filipczyk, Staff Writer
January 13, 2012

For those interested in politics, every four years, it “that time” again. The new presidential election season is gearing up, the Republican Party presidential primaries have been initiated, and political parties are preparing for the big date in November. Despite the national attention to the election,... Read more »

Interview with Paul Singh

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Dana Filipczyk, Staff writer
January 13, 2012

With the way the Republican party presidential primaries are going, do you believe Mitt Romney will ultimately end up winning the nomination, or is there another contender to take the lead? 1. So far Romney has won the Iowa caucus and is considered one of the strongest Republican candidates. I don’t... Read more »

Diversity of the Disabled

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December 15, 2011

While many students might be aware of the special education program at AHS, and seen some of the students collecting the recycle or folding newspapers, many might not realize the breadth of the program and the diversity of the conditions of the students enrolled. With approximately 330 students, the... Read more »

Occupy D.C. Movement

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December 1, 2011

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How might we think about “Occupy” Wall Street?

December 1, 2011

Our ability to understand even the short term direction of national or international political systems is discouragingly low. Witness the widespread surprise at the success of the “Arab spring” uprisings against entrenched dictatorships in Tunis and Cairo. It is especially hard, in the midst of events,... Read more »

Occupy DC: Interview with Guy Anthony

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November 21, 2011

Guy Anthony, a protester at the Occupy DC movement in Freedom Square Q. When did you’re involvement with the occupy movement first begin? A.I’d heard about this actually before it came together. This started out on Oct., but I’d been talking about it online before the occupy thing even sprang up.... Read more »

SPCA rescues abused beagles

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November 3, 2011

After PETA released undercover video footage at a local animal testing facility called Professional Laboratory and Research Services (PLRS) in Norfolk, VA that captured what appeared to be severe animal abuse, a federal investigation was launched. “[In the video], we see workers screaming at these... Read more »

Full Interview with USDA

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October 30, 2011

Q: According to the animal welfare act, companies that intend to use animals for research, exhibition, or are transporting animals must meet certain requirements. What exactly is the process you use to make sure they do meet the standards? A: Well, if you are an individual or company that is using animals... Read more »

In the Blink of an Eye: The two seconds that matter most

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October 18, 2011

In the time it takes to shake someone’s hand for the first time, he or she may already have a set impression of you. It takes an average of two to five seconds for someone to make his or her initial judgement of someone the first time they meet them. It can take a lifetime to undo that first impression. Many... Read more »

From first impressions to success

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October 18, 2011

◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 7 While many teenagers have no issue making new friends and getting along with peers, stepping into the world of adults can often be intimidating, especially if you are unaware of their perception of you and how you... Read more »