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Rise of Epipen Prices cause Trouble
BY LAUREL RAXTER, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD-- When the price of the EpiPen rose in August, it affected many people in the Blythewood area, especially those with major allergies.
“My EpiPens are replaced every summer for the new school year,” freshman Emily Sparrow said. Having to replace EpiPens every year will cost an average of $600, USA Today reported.
USA Today reported that the price of an EpiPen in 2007 was $57, but in 2016, it rose to over $600 for a medicine that can save a person’s life.
General Motor's Air Bags Cause Problems
BY MADISON LEVER, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD-- According to ABC news, General Motors car company is recalling over 4.28 billion cars worldwide; the problem is faulty air bags.
More specifically, the problem is the coding that controls the airbags. This problem, so far, has led to one death. There were also two other incidents that caused injuries.
General Motors is recalling the vehicles and solving the problems with no charge to the customers.
Shooting at Alpine High School in Texas
By AUDREY WINSTEAD- Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD- Imagine this: Today is Thursday, Sept. 8. The sky is clear, save a few clouds. The late bell for third period just rang, and students have just managed to dash to class just in time for the lesson to start, when suddenly they hear five gunshots from just down the hall. Everyone around you is screaming and their teacher is trying to calm everyone down, ushering them into cabinets and beneath desks. This is probably what it was like to be a student at Alpine high school just weeks ago.
School shootings seem to be pretty common in America. In fact, this past month, there was another one down in Texas at Alpine high school.
Most of the time, many would assume a terrorist would commit a crime like this, but this time, it was a 14-year-old freshman. Her motives are still unknown, but it is suspected that she had intended to kill her step-brother.
What the Army can do for You
BY JAYLA HUNTER, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD-- Colonel Charles White is the JROTC director and teacher. White teaches the JROTC students many things that can help them in the future.
With opportunities to work for the Navy, Air Force, the Marines, or the Army, Cornel White decided he wanted to serve in the Army.
When White was in high school and college teachers always talked about being prepared for interviews and questions. Because he didn't want to go through any of that he thought joining the Army would be best.
The Army helped him in life in many ways it taught him discipline, patience and other important things needed for the future.
Learning Styles and Students are Affected
BY TALIYAH CROSBY,FRESHMAN
BLYTHEWOOD- Visual learners learn best by images of by seeing the task being performed according to The University of Illinois Extension.
“I think students learn best by visual learning,” Biology teacher Kimberly Scott said.
There are different types of learners, but the the most common types are visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners. Most students fall into the category of visual learners, 40% of secondary students are visual learners.
All teachers teach in many different ways.
“I try to use stimulation with music and labs hands on,” Scott said. “Students concentrate more when I am playing music, depending on their learning style they pick up information better.”
How we Should handle Clown Sightings
By A’DIONNA BENJAMIN, Freshmen
BLYTHEWOOD-- On Sept. 1, CBS news uploaded a new article “Chief on clown sightings: The clowning around needs to stop.”
Even though the clowns have been sighted nationally. Some local citizens of the community have been interviewed to get their insight and opinions on this topic. The first interviewed was Jeannine Lemmons mother of high school student.
“This problem is everyone's problem a community problem a national problem. This is a universal problem, instead of waiting for someone to fix it, we all should help,” Jeanne Lemmons, whose child attends high school, said.
Lemmons said the best thing she believes that she can do is call the cops, be on the lookout and be informed and informative to others.
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