By Adrianne Loggins
Cheating has been an issue in the classroom for years, but its forms and faces have morphed and developed as technology has advanced. Gone are the days of copying a friend’s answers or writing the answers on your hand. Sneaking cell phones under the table – this is the new way to cheat. [...]
Entries from May 26th, 2009
Chalk It Up to Cell Phone Cheating
May 26th, 2009 by Teen Contributor · No Comments · Current Events, Technology, Teens
Tags: cell phone·cheating·grades·high school·internet·students·teachers·Technology·Teens
Dangers of Binge Drinking: Reality Hits Home
May 18th, 2009 by Teen Contributor · No Comments · Current Events, Teen Health, Teens
By Hannah Dorfman
I’ve always been warned of the dangers of binge drinking in health class. Binge drinking is defined as consuming four to five drinks (four for women, five for men) in a row. In a one survey, 10 percent of 8th graders, 22 percent of 10th graders, and 26 percent of 12th graders admitted [...]
Dance, Dance: My Workout Revolution
May 11th, 2009 by Teen Contributor · No Comments · Current Events, Teen Health, Teens
By Kendall Stewart
Teens, I’m sure you’ve been told a million times that exercise is needed to stay healthy. This certainly is true: Exercise is what burns off those extra calories from the second slice of pizza at lunch; helps promote a healthy heart and lungs; and let’s not forget the endorphin rush, the “runner’s high.”
But [...]
Tags: ballet·calories·dance·exercise·fun·health·Teens·wellness·workout
Rx: More Teens Need Preventative Health Check-Ups
May 4th, 2009 by Teen Contributor · No Comments · Teen Health, Teens
By Aseem Mehta
Teen life is filled with priorities, stresses and just general busyiness. From the expectations and rigor of school and homework, the drama of friends and relationships, and the increase in responsibilities that come with adolescence, teens have little time to think about things outside of their daily routine.
The rapid world of teenagers has [...]
Tags: prevention·Teens
