Archive for the ‘Forum’ Section
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 [...]
Good Morning, High School!
by Mailin Li | October 2009
As I exit my second period math class and wander over to chemistry, the beginnings of tango dance music fill the hallways. With the stress of waking up at 6 a.m. every day, lugging around a constant freshman backpack, and feeling the emotional turmoil of tests and quizzes and labs and so much else, life [...]
No Time for 990
by Anupa Manjunatha | October 2009
While many students at AB are starting to warm up to the idea of the school enforcing 990, a large number of people still just do not get it. It is important for all of us to learn adequately, but it is also important that we have time to ourselves as well. There are some [...]
We’ll Miss You, Nicole!
by Leah Rogers | June 2009
Nicole Davidson has amazing spirit and enthusiasm. She constantly introduces herself to people and makes new friends, and she is never afraid to state her opinion, a quality of any good Forum Editor. However, Nicole is much more than just a Forum Section Editor. She is very involved in our school: with band, Proscenium Circus, [...]
Alternative Medicine: Danger or Deliverance
by Alex Caro | June 2009
Recently, thirteen-year-old Daniel Hauser from Minnesota, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, refused to have chemotherapy. Instead, he opted to use so-called “alternative medicine” to treat his cancer. He and his parents claimed they had the right to use such treatments because of their religious beliefs. A court battle ensued, resulting in the judge declaring [...]
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