Archive for the ‘Forum’ Section
The CP Reply: Discrimination in an Academic Setting
by Michael Chiauzzi | June 2010
I have lied many times in high school. I have said that I am in an AE class, when I am not. I have told people that I got a ninety on an AE English test, when I really received the only D in the class; and I have told people that I made honor [...]
A Farewell to Senior Forum Editor Leah Rogers
by Skylar Harvey | June 2010
Depending on who you are, different things may come to mind when Leah Rogers comes up in conversation. Those in chorus know her as a devoted singer, the AB softball team calls her their committed teammate, and the editors of The Spectrum know her to be a stellar writer and editor.
Indeed, Leah has been very [...]
Point-Counterpoint: Should Concord Ban the Sale of Bottled Water?
by Jackie Surdan & Skylar Harvey | June 2010
At the April town meeting, citizens of Concord, Massachusetts voted to ban the sale of all packaged water on the grounds that plastic bottles are an unnecessary pollutant. This vote sparked a wide-spread debate over the legal, economic, and moral questions that would arise if the ban were enforced. Read two students’ views on [...]
Students Respond to Controversial Immigration Bill
by Joyce Zhu | June 2010
Signed into law on April 23, 2010, the Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act, more commonly known as the Arizona Immigration Bill, is at the center of a raging debate.
The new law officially declares that it is a misdemeanor, or a lesser criminal act, to be an alien in Arizona without legal documents. [...]
Our Ruined (but Terrifically Modern) Planet
by Skylar Harvey | June 2010
“To err is human; to forgive divine.” When Alexander Pope said this in the early 1700s, there were no oil rilling platforms in the oceans, nor were there deadly chemicals like cyanide used daily for gold mining. The world was more innocent in the time of Alexander Pope. When he uttered this now famous [...]
Students Reflect on Healthy Habits
by Helen Zhou | May 2010
Though many deem the lunch choices at school as appetizing, some upperclassmen with privileges care more for the cuisine of nearby restaurants, such as McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, or Not Your Average Joe’s. Food from these local chain restaurants may seem more appealing than school food, but eating out may not be as wholesome and can [...]
Keeping It CLean
by Skylar Harvey | May 2010
When asked, “what makes America such a special country?”, a grade-schooler will most likely answer “freedom of speech.” Freedom of speech has been a fundamental American right since 1791 – when the Bill of Rights came into effect. This right contributes to the democratic nature of America. However, should the speech of Americans always be [...]
