By Evan Loveless
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Take an 18-year-old Francis Howell High School student, who is a conservative Hwy. K and N protester; add the liberal documentary “Sicko” by Michael Moore; stir in a lapse in procedure and an apparent “political slur” and it all combines to create an explosion of political controversy, which newspapers, bloggers, radio stations and even a five o’clock news channel showcased.
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By Cynthia Zhang
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China may be 7,000 miles away from St. Louis, but on May 15-16 visitors to the Missouri Botanical Garden were able to experience a taste of Chinese culture.
The Botanical Garden Chinese Culture Days celebrated its 15th anniversary this year. The event started out small in 1996, but developed into one of the most hotly anticipated events at the Garden.
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By Elizabeth Mulina
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This is for those of you still in middle school, counting the days until you can say you are in high school. High school is a lot different from middle school. Obviously it will be more fun, you think. But is that really the case? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It can be loads of fun, or be a complete drag. It just depends on how you can take stress. It is not so stressful that you will get a heart attack, but it can be tough. So to learn how to deal with high school, keep reading.
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By Cynthia Zhang
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On April 22, over a billion people participated in Earth Day, an international event intended to increase environmental friendliness. Earth Day celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. Founded by U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson in 1970, Earth Day has since expanded into an event celebrated by everyone from school children to presidents in 175 countries.
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By Evan Loveless
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When I compare myself to the average teenager, I see a few major differences. One of those differences is the consumption of alcohol. When I think about reasons why I don’t drink, my reasoning doesn’t necessarily stem from the Bible. Yes, the Bible speaks about the dangers of drunkenness and says to obey government authority, but even Jesus used wine to represent his blood that would be spilled on the cross. Teenagers and children around the world consume alcohol without abusing it. It is not alcohol itself, but the reasons we consume it, that can be wrong.
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Cappies review of “The Wizard of Oz” performed April 23 at St. Dominic High School.
by Brynne Frauenhoffer
Eureka High School
Who knew that a pair of shoes could start so much trouble? Dorothy found out that life over the rainbow might be just as difficult as farming on Kansas cornfields in St. Dominic’s rendition of “The Wizard of Oz.”
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