The NFL plans to launch an investigation into New York Jets assistant coach Sal Alosi's tripping of the Miami Dolphin's Nolan Carroll from the sidelines during a 10-6 loss. A spokesman from the NFL, Greg Aiello, told ESPN, that the league is reviewing the incident, and that The Jets had already begun an investigation into Alosi's behavior, and that there was potential for discipline. On Sunday, Alosi made a public apology to Carroll, for his misconduct.
By Myah Tolbert
Monday, December 13, 2010
1 out 5 High school students admit to being abused
A recent study done by Emily F. Rothman, an associate professor at the Boston University School of Public Health, stated that 1 out of every 5 High School students have admitted to being in an abusive relationship. That same 1 in 5 also admitted that they were more likely to in turn abuse other students and even family members."There's a huge overall connection between perpetration of dating violence and the perpetration of other forms of youth violence," Rothman said. The study, which was published in the December issue of the journal Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, surveyed 1,398 urban high school students at 22 schools throughout Boston. The survey asked if they had physically hurt a girlfriend or boyfriend, sibling or peer within the previous month. More than forty-one percent said they'd physically hurt another kid on at least one occasion and 19% said they'd abused their boyfriend, girlfriend, someone they were dating or someone they were simply having sex with.
For more information go to:
http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/sex-relationships/dating/2010-12-13-teen-violence_N.htm
By: Myah Tolbert
For more information go to:
http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/sex-relationships/dating/2010-12-13-teen-violence_N.htm
By: Myah Tolbert
Tragic Storm in Indiana
There has been a lot of early snow storms in certain states but none of them compare to the snowstorm in Laporte, Indiana that hit this morning. According to Yahoo News, commuters have been stuck in traffic all day due to snow covered highways and strong winds. There was nearly 100 vetches stuck in traffic and 15 deaths occured due to this unexpected storm. There is so much snow that it is being stretched out to parts of New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. This is a helpful warning sign to let us know whats in store for us this winter.
BY: Jelissa Ortega
BY: Jelissa Ortega
Miley Cyrus' 18th bday celebration
The popular teen sensation Miley Cyrus was celebreating her 18th birthday last month. five days after her actual birthday Miley Cyrus was hanging out with some friends at her LA home. However they were not just hanging out and listening to music they were smoking out of a salvia out of a bong. This is not what people would expect Miley Cyrus to do in the celebration of her birthday. Many were saying that she was smoking marijuana or other illegal drugs. But all thos rumors were not true she was smoking salvia which is a natural herb that causes hallucinations. This herb is legal in the state of California so technically she was not doing anything wrong. This video was not broadcasted because she wanted to, TMZ reports that someone stole the camera or copied the video from her friend's camera. This just goes to show that people are willing to do anything in order to ruin a celeberity's reputation....no matter how old you are.
Books Vandalized at Harvard
By: Jerilynn Sweet
Hate crime, bullying,harassement, these are all words that are now commenly used in newsreports. The reson they have gained so much popularity is due to the rise in bullying and harrasment of gay men and women and those who have yet to "come out of the closet." Now people are taking it one step further and destryoing the written word. Approximetly 40 books, costing several thousand dollars, were destryed at the lamont Library on the Harved University campus. A member of security stated in a written report that "it appeared someone poured urine on the books on Nov. 24. An empty bottle was found nearby." All of the book topics were about gay, lesbian, and same-sex marriage issues and with the destruction of this valued property hate crimes in the U.S. are becomming even more evident.
Hate crime, bullying,harassement, these are all words that are now commenly used in newsreports. The reson they have gained so much popularity is due to the rise in bullying and harrasment of gay men and women and those who have yet to "come out of the closet." Now people are taking it one step further and destryoing the written word. Approximetly 40 books, costing several thousand dollars, were destryed at the lamont Library on the Harved University campus. A member of security stated in a written report that "it appeared someone poured urine on the books on Nov. 24. An empty bottle was found nearby." All of the book topics were about gay, lesbian, and same-sex marriage issues and with the destruction of this valued property hate crimes in the U.S. are becomming even more evident.
SantaLand Diaries
This weekend I saw "The SantaLand Diaries" by David Sedaris, starring Mount Saint Mary's own, Assistant Professor of Theatre, James Phillips. The story is true, based off of Sedaris's job working as Crumpet the Elf at Macy's. It is a very adult play that hilariously tells of the peculiar people that come to see Santa at Christmas time. He begins by telling the audience of how he is a 32 year old man that's life has lost such meaning and worth that he has resulted in taking the position. He describes all of the different Elf positions that Macy's has strategically placed throughout the store to handle the masses. This show was racist, provacative and politically-incorrect. However, it was done in such a brilliant way that the dry humor and hysterical situations overshadowed it completely.
by Sarah Fulton
by Sarah Fulton
Inmates Use Contraband Cellphones to Protest
By: Katie McCollum
In a New York Times article published on December 12, 2010, "Inmates in Georgia Prisons Use Contraband Phones to Coordinate Protest", Sarah Wheaton describes how in at least seven Georgia prisons, inmates have used contraband cellphones to organize a nonviolent strike this weekend. They demanded better living conditions and to compensated for work done in the prison. They said that they would not perform chores previously done, work for the Corrections Department’s industrial arm or shop at prison commissaries until their checklist of demands are addressed properly. They also wanted things like better food, more opportunities for education, and changes to sentencing rules. Groups and gangs that were known to originally not exactly cooperate, joined together last Thursday to get the job done. Cellphones are becoming an immediate scare to officers in that criminals could use them to connect to the outside world and/or accomplices to help them escape or plan hits. The action of taking their cigarettes away recently has had a major cause in starting this protest. It was said that "10 percent of all inmates had phones." Several facilities went under a lockdown, according to local news reports, and officers are considering it now a riot. The Department of Corrections has not publicly acknowledged the protest. Conferences are being developed on the outside of those working with inmates or family members of inmates to try and help meet demands.
In a New York Times article published on December 12, 2010, "Inmates in Georgia Prisons Use Contraband Phones to Coordinate Protest", Sarah Wheaton describes how in at least seven Georgia prisons, inmates have used contraband cellphones to organize a nonviolent strike this weekend. They demanded better living conditions and to compensated for work done in the prison. They said that they would not perform chores previously done, work for the Corrections Department’s industrial arm or shop at prison commissaries until their checklist of demands are addressed properly. They also wanted things like better food, more opportunities for education, and changes to sentencing rules. Groups and gangs that were known to originally not exactly cooperate, joined together last Thursday to get the job done. Cellphones are becoming an immediate scare to officers in that criminals could use them to connect to the outside world and/or accomplices to help them escape or plan hits. The action of taking their cigarettes away recently has had a major cause in starting this protest. It was said that "10 percent of all inmates had phones." Several facilities went under a lockdown, according to local news reports, and officers are considering it now a riot. The Department of Corrections has not publicly acknowledged the protest. Conferences are being developed on the outside of those working with inmates or family members of inmates to try and help meet demands.
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