A Failure to Serve the Servers
Tom Little didn’t expect to die. He expected to have a life changing experience, helping Afghani Villagers with dental and eye problems. He had planned an excursion for 10 volunteers, including 6 Americans, to the remote villages of Afghanistan’s mountainous northern region. Little also expect to come home. He didn’t. On August 7th, 2010 the group was ambushed by jihadi militants two weeks into the trip. Every member of the group was killed. This occurrence has become all too common in the Middle East in…
How to enjoy your holidays without becoming Kris Kringle
It’s that time of the year; time for toys and time for cheer. But along with the holiday season can come a lot of food, laziness, and weight gain. A number of studies conducted, including one at the University of Oklahoma, contradict the commonly held belief that the average American gains anywhere from 5-10 pounds over the holidays. The findings from these studies, which were provided by the New York Times, state that only a pound is gained on average during the holidays,…
All I want for Christmas is New School Computers
The holiday season has arrived, and with it comes the newest and most advanced technology the world has ever seen. New versions of the Windows OS, iPad, and everything in between have hit the markets. It would seem, however, that the technology in our school has been left behind. Even though the gym teachers received brand new iPads, the technology available for students hasn’t been updated in years. In the library, students can still find large, clunky desktops that were the hot new item when…
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