Missouri Press Association
Two proposed bills would decrease the minimum wage for workers under age 20 and also require the Missouri minimum wage to always be equal to or less than the federal rate.
Supporters hope that decreasing the minimum wage will create jobs, specifically for Missouri’s young workers.
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Teen actors inspire
By Hannah Lawson
Amp writer
Fairy tale characters leaped, jumped and tripped their way out of the Brothers Grimm’s books to pull together CYT’s latest play. If you aren’t familiar with CYT, you’re about to meet some of the people behind the magic. They have one major talent in common – acting.
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Graceless Disparity performs at Fubar in St. Louis.
On Jan. 15, in front of a crowd of about 70, five high school freshmen stepped out on stage at the Fubar rock bar in St. Louis.
“The show was scary,” said Ryan Silver, 14, a Francis Howell Central student and bass guitarist for Graceless Disparity. “We had signed up for a heavy metal show, and the other bands had really heavy music and really old members. It went well once we started playing, but the beginning was awkward.”
And, adds singer Sean Gunderson, “Our parents stood out a lot.”
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By Hannah Lawson
Amp writer
Incredible athletes of the future are walking our very own high school halls. It’s in the teen years that they develop a strong passion and ability for their chosen sport. Even those athletes who will not compete in later years will undoubtedly develop lifelong skills.
Local teen Matthew Behr walks the halls of Francis Howell High School. He’s been competing in wrestling for two years now, the first year on freshman and Junior Varsity. For his second year of competition, he’s made it all the way to Varsity, though still only in his sophomore year.
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By Evan Loveless
Amp writer
Most teenagers can tell you what a recession is, especially now since we’ve been going through one for the last few years. They probably could also tell you about how their family is affected and maybe even what caused it.
But some people are affected by the recession more than others. Some kids’ parents are part of the 15 million Americans or 10 percent of the country’s workforce that are unemployed. I am one of those teenagers who is part of a family that went from financially stable to just trying to make ends meet.
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Francis Howell High School senior Megan O'Toole works at Renaud Spirit Center in O'Fallon as a work program participant.
At the beginning of their senior year, local high school students have an opportunity to attend only a half day of school. While other students remain in class, these students are allowed to leave and attend college or work a job.
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