Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Academics

S.F. cracks down on deepfake websites

Lawyers in Calif. are trying to stop AI sites from deepfaking images in which a middle or high school girl is on a nude body.

A banned author addresses the book-ban agenda

3rd in a series at City High in Iowa City, the student newspaper talks with an award-winning author whose books were once banned in several schools.

Can we just cooperate? Children can.

In games, children can cooperate when they focus on collective good rather than self-interest. Could this help solve issues bigger than games?

Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president

Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president, becoming the first woman of color to be so nominated.

Athletics

Court OKs prayer ban at state championship in 2015

It was OK for the Florida HS Assn not to allow a Christian school to say a prayer over the PA system at a state title game. But rules change.

Record surge: Athletic participation tops 8 million

2023-24 set a new record for participation in high school sports nationwide. Illinois ranks in the top 5 for both boys' and girls' sports.

During summer sport practice, focus is on health

Dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke during summer workouts for sports such as football can be mitigated with proper care.

Arts

Movie review: Deadpool & Wolverine

Based on reviews in several student newspapers, the movie was a hit. Strong nods to the music and opening dance scene.

Baltimore’s Artscape festival celebrates its 40th edition

One of America's largest outdoor arts festivals is underway in Baltimore this weekend. Parts are family-friendly as well.

Celine Dion returns to stage at the Olympics

A triumphant return to the stage by one of pop music's classiest acts brought a fitting close to the Olympics Opening Ceremony.

2 Md. educators charged with failure to report rape

Two educators allegedly failed to report a rape they knew about for several days, resulting in the potential loss of evidence in a child abuse case.

A banned author addresses the book-ban agenda

3rd in a series at City High in Iowa City, the student newspaper talks with an award-winning author whose books were once banned in several schools.

S.F. cracks down on deepfake websites

Lawyers in Calif. are trying to stop AI sites from deepfaking images in which a middle or high school girl is on a nude body.

Teen vaping in the US hits 10-year low

Most of the drop is due to high school students using fewer fruity, unauthorized e-cigarettes, some of which come from China.

Recent Stories

Green Ribbon includes Lutherville Lab Elementary

Sustainability and a commitment to environmental education are hallmarks of the Green Ribbon School designation from the US Dept of Education.

Shooting at a Md. high school leaves 1 student dead

Another shooting in a school occurred today, killing 1 student during an isolated dispute. The suspect is in custody in Harford County.

Court OKs prayer ban at state championship in 2015

It was OK for the Florida HS Assn not to allow a Christian school to say a prayer over the PA system at a state title game. But rules change.

Shooting at a Ga. high school leaves 4 dead, 9 injured

A 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., was in custody and will be charged with murder.

Student Reports

A banned author addresses the book-ban agenda

3rd in a series at City High in Iowa City, the student newspaper talks with an award-winning author whose books were once banned in several schools.

Green Ribbon includes Lutherville Lab Elementary

Sustainability and a commitment to environmental education are hallmarks of the Green Ribbon School designation from the US Dept of Education.

Court OKs prayer ban at state championship in 2015

It was OK for the Florida HS Assn not to allow a Christian school to say a prayer over the PA system at a state title game. But rules change.

Movie review: Deadpool & Wolverine

Based on reviews in several student newspapers, the movie was a hit. Strong nods to the music and opening dance scene.

Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president

Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president, becoming the first woman of color to be so nominated.

McHenry HS celebrates 100 years

It's an auspicious school year in McHenry, IL. The school opened its doors 100 years ago, way before students had cellphones.

Earthquake leads to evacuation into the heat

A minor earthquake in southern Calif. caused an evacuation Monday at Van Nuys HS, into the sweltering heat of the outdoors.

A would-be voter sides with Kamala Harris

A rising senior from the far-west Chicago suburbs weighs in on the likely nomination of Kamala Harris for president.

Maryland & Illinois

2 Md. educators charged with failure to report rape

Two educators allegedly failed to report a rape they knew about for several days, resulting in the potential loss of evidence in a child abuse case.

Green Ribbon includes Lutherville Lab Elementary

Sustainability and a commitment to environmental education are hallmarks of the Green Ribbon School designation from the US Dept of Education.

Shooting at a Md. high school leaves 1 student dead

Another shooting in a school occurred today, killing 1 student during an isolated dispute. The suspect is in custody in Harford County.

McHenry HS celebrates 100 years

It's an auspicious school year in McHenry, IL. The school opened its doors 100 years ago, way before students had cellphones.