Archive for the ‘World View’ Section
Students Participate in Spanish Exchange
by Kelly Donovan | June 2010
This past April vacation, 25 students and three teachers spent two weeks in Spain as part of ABRHS’ exchange program with a Spanish high school. After much planning and anticipation, the trip began on April 10. After arriving in Madrid, the group spent the day touring the city. The first stop was the Prado museum, [...]
Oil Spill Sparks International Crisis
by Kelly Donovan | June 2010
On April 20, 2010, a drilling rig 50 miles off the coast of Louisiana exploded and sank, killing 11 crew members and sending thousands of gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. The drilling rig, named Deepwater Horizon, was leased by BP and was previously described as one of the most technologically advanced [...]
Burqas Stir Controversy Over Freedom of Expression
by Hannah Sim | June 2010
In the Islamic religion, most women wear clothing that covers their faces. Depending on how religious she is, a Muslim woman may wear a burqa, which covers her from head to toe, or a niqab, which only covers the face. Worn for personal modesty, these coverings are mentioned in the Islamic religious book, the [...]
The Forgotten Fight
by Kelly Donovan | May 2010
Craig Mullaney’s recent visit to ABRHS reminded many people of the American military presence in Afghanistan, a presence that has been largely overshadowed by the Iraq war. But the public’s tendency to forget about Afghan operations does not mean that the fighting has stopped. Al-Qaeda and Taliban forces continue to challenge U.S. troops and prove [...]
North Korea: The Secret Threat
by Skylar Harvey | May 2010
Surrounding the amiable South Korea lies an “axis of evil.” This flattering term, coined by former president George W. Bush, refers to the Iranian, Iraqi, and North Korean governments he blamed for aiding terrorism and seeking weapons of mass destruction. The war in the Middle East has given the American public some insight to the [...]
Are Humanitarian Aid Workers in Danger?
by Hannah Sim | May 2010
Terrorism, one of the world’s most pressing issues, has recently been spreading and affecting more innocent people, including humanitarian aid workers. In the past decade, these workers have suffered from a significantly increased number of attacks and casualties. These numbers continue to rise, forcing many to wonder why they are happening.
At first, many believed that [...]
Haiti Relief Effort: Hindrance & Help
by Kelly Donovan & Pauline Zheng | March 2010
Since a devastating earthquake shook Haiti in January, relief has poured into the country from nations across the globe. Millions of dollars have gone towards rescue efforts, medical supplies, and housing for the hundreds of thousands of displaced and injured citizens. Unfortunately, corrupt individuals are taking advantage of the difficult situation with money-making schemes and [...]
