Student athletes should be able to drop gym class
By Olivia Nelson, a seventh-grader at Schalmont Middle School
Friday, May 10, 2013
My sister wanted to be an engineer. She also wants, loves and is great at art.
Puppy mills bad for dogs and must be stopped
By Edward Jamison, a seventh-grader at Schalmont Middle School
Friday, May 10, 2013
How would you like it if you woke up in a cage only a couple inches bigger than you with wire floors killing your feet and hands?
Numbers don't add up anymore for college education
By Jack Fazzone, a junior at Shaker High School
Friday, May 10, 2013
In December 2007, the United States entered what economists have regarded as the worst recession since the Great Depression. The median household income plummeted, and took with it the national and global economic state as a whole.
Great leaders have wise words about violence
By Athena Rodrigues, a fourth-grader at The Academy of the Holy Names
Friday, May 10, 2013
On Dec. 14, 2012, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., 20 children and six teachers were killed in a mass shooting by a violent gunman.
Program offers SAFE way for disabled kids to play
By Laura Crouth, a fourth-grader at Okte Elementary School
Friday, May 10, 2013
Do you know what SAFE stand for? It stand for Sports Are For Everyone.
Athletics can give students fighting chance in class
By Katie Alderisio, a freshman at The Academy of the Holy Names
Friday, May 10, 2013
As you drive home, you go over every play that happened in your head. What a great game it was! Your whole team played so well, and now you just want to go home and relax. And thankfully, you can do that.
Kids should try out sports: They might enjoy them
By Meghan O’Connor, a seventh-grader at Broadalbin-Perth Middle School
Friday, May 10, 2013
Trying out for a sport or active activity is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children and adults
By Alexandra Daily, a seventh-grader at The Academy of the Holy Names
Friday, May 10, 2013
The Big Brothers Big Sisters program sets high hopes and assurances in becoming something great for troubled kids.
Creative solutions needed to curb gun violence
By Jesse Godine, an eighth-grader at Maple Avenue Middle School
Friday, May 10, 2013
Recently, the city of Saratoga Springs gained national attention on the controversial tropic of gun control.
Doctor helps keep pro football players in shape
By Alison Sposili, a fourth-grader at Okte Elementary School
Friday, May 10, 2013
Did you know that doctors are a part of football teams?
The man behind the man in the big league uniform
By James Mulligan, a fourth-grader at Okte Elementary School
Friday, May 10, 2013
Have you ever wondered about who got your favorite baseball players to the major leagues? Well I know I had, and I also know someone who does that same exact job.
UAlbany softball players are great role models
By Mariana Abate, a fourth-grader at Okte Elementary School
Friday, May 10, 2013
We all know college is hard, but can you imagine playing softball at the same time?
Making the case for a longer school day or year
By Isabella Constantakes, a seventh-grader at The Academy of the Holy Names
Friday, May 10, 2013
Can you spend more time in school than you already do? To increase learning time, President Obama has proposed a plan to extend the school year. People support this plan because it will close the achievement gap between the United States and other countries and it would help out working families.
Dancers especially deserving of a sporting chance
By Stephanie Fortune, a seventh-grader at The Academy of the Holy Names
Friday, May 10, 2013
I wait for my turn behind the curtains with my heart beating fast, doing last minute stretches and trying to warm up. The announcer announces my name and solo title; I go out onto stage thinking, “This is what I have been practicing for months now. This had better be perfect.”
Bullying should be an atrocity, not an excuse
By Stacie Klinowski, a junior at Shaker High School
Friday, May 10, 2013
That which we call a bully by any other name would be just as banal.
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