Should Governor Paterson Resign? -by Christopher Caputo
Governor David Paterson is the 55th governor of New York and the first African American governor. But lately Paterson has been under fire for his involvement in a domestic dispute case.
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Do's and Don'ts for Decision Day! -by Erin Geraghty
It’s that time of year again- and no I don’t mean Christmas. I mean the time when all of the seniors are finished running around like chickens without heads and are only left with one thing to do: wait.
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The Bane of Our Existence -by Megan Lee
When it comes to being a student in high school and also a citizen of the world, what are YOUR priorities?
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Liar, Liar - reflections by Jane Karpis
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PERSON OF THE YEAR: Iranian Protesters -by Zoe Coyle
Every year, Time Magazine picks the Person of the Year—a person, couple, or a group of people that "for better or for worse, ...has done the most to influence the events of the year." Although the Time choice was Ben Bernanke, there has been a general consensus that the Iranian protesters deserve recognition.
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Groupies Galore: The Newest Facebook Obsession -by Maria Pianelli
As I scroll my mouse down my Facebook page, editing some details on my information profile, my eyes widen as I look at the screen announcing I'm a fan of 206 pages and a member of 157 groups. When did that happen?
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Is Airport Security Going to Extremes? -by Katie Sanso
Slowly but definitely, airports are becoming more strict with regards to who and what is allowed on planes, along with the restrictive measures of security taken to deter suspected terrorists. This fear of harm and heightened level of security is understandable, if not desirable. However, it is imperative that civil liberties and constitutional amendments are not restricted in this process.
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A look back at 2009 -by Michael John Pittelli
2009 was a mixed year: a year of happiness, as well as a year of sadness. Overall, I would say that 2009 was one of the better years of the decade. 2009 was a year of greatness.
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Chris Brown's Rant: Justified or Just Wrong? -by Karen Hung
Upon the release of "Graffiti," Chris Brown became furious after finding that some stores were not selling his latest album. Was he right in accusing managers of discrimination, or do stores have a choice on which products to sell?
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No More Student Metrocards?? -by Christopher Caputo
Recently, the MTA has discussed its planned service cuts to cover a financial shortfall of $400 million; how does this hurt students? The service cuts would lead to an end of the free student metrocards that we get every year, and the plan is that next year students get half-fare metrocards, and two years from now, students must pay full price. This is a significant problem for every NYC student.
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