Archive for the ‘Forum’ Section
Early Start Times Prove Detrimental for Students
by Skylar Harvey | March 2010
For many students at AB, sleep is viewed as a hindrance. It seems to be the only thing holding us back from doubling up on more difficult classes and being successful. With our rigorous classes and extracurricular
activities, getting the recommended eight to ten hours of sleep every night is incredibly difficult. When Drexel University conducted [...]
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: A Stale Policy
by Skylar Harvey | March 2010
Since 1993, 13,000 troops have been discharged from the American military for the same reason. The soldiers have not been not out of shape or disabled in any way. Rather, these 13,000 brave men and women have just been true to their identities. All of these troops were discharged under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” [...]
Preventable Tragedy
by Valerie Wittman | March 2010
Think before you speak. What does it really mean? Because what comes out of your mouth next could potentially corrupt someone’s life.
Although insults and crude remarks easily slip out, and we think in the end that no actual harm is done, think again. In such an instance, someone’s reckless behavior or bullying, whether it be [...]
School Tardy Policy Falls Short
by Joyce Zhu | March 2010
Fresh-cut carnations, delectable chocolates, and anonymous notes written in elegant script: Valentine’s Day is a day of giving and receiving love whether it be between friends or sweethearts. Many send carnations and singing valentines to their loved ones, and there is no way to go wrong with a cute bag of sweets or a giant [...]
Lack of Snow Day Has Chilling Effect
by Joyce Zhu & Leah Rogers | January 2010
On December 8, 2009, due to some pretty foul weather predictions, most of the 1,953 students of ABRHS were confident that the next day would be a snow day. However, to the disbelief of many, school went on that day without even a delay.
A small number of people viewed our superintendent’s decision as an effort [...]
The Threat of Terrorism in Our World
by Skylar Harvey | January 2010
Nowadays, it is almost impossible to pick up a copy of The New York Times and not see a front-page article about a bombing or a deadly protest. When most Americans think of terrorism or bomb violence, they picture the Middle East. While the Middle East may be at the heart of many [...]
After School Jobs: More Than Just Extra Cash
by Lingyun Xu | January 2010
As we grow older, we find ourselves wanting to buy more and more things. Whether we want clothes, iPods, or videogames, the cost adds up. In order to make some fast cash, many high school students find themselves looking for after school jobs; after all, our parents cannot buy us everything we want. In Acton-Boxborough, [...]
Point & Counterpoint: Breathalyzers at School?
by Michelle Surdan & Serena Cates | October 2009
This year, AB will now allow school administrators to use breathalyzers on students suspected of alcohol abuse. The new policy has drawn much controversy. On one hand, breathalyzers promote the safety of students. Conversely, many cite breathalyzers as an invasion of privacy. Read two students’ opinions, one supporting the use of breathalyzers, and one opposing [...]
Pro: Breathalyzers
by Michelle Surdan | October 2009
When I originally heard that school officials were now going to have breathalyzers with them at school dances, I thought this idea was crazy. What better way to let your students know you trust them then to have a breathalyzer on hand and ready to use at a moment’s notice, right? Now, after sitting down [...]
Anti: Breathalyzers
by Serena Cates | October 2009
It has been officially confirmed by Dr. Callen that ABRHS has purchased a breathalyzer in order to test students who are suspected of abusing alcohol on campus, specifically at school dances and other social events. The proponents of this new policy assert that breathlyzers will provide a precaution for faculty members to have “cut [...]
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