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Public figures wrong in placing fault on Haitians for tragic earthquake

Caitlin Kropp February 24, 2010

The human capacity for love is simply astounding. It continually amazes and inspires us. Somehow, the world is able to put aside their differences, for however brief a time, and simply contribute. Man...

Sight of violin sparks memories of early childhood experiences

Globe Staff February 19, 2010

Looking around in the orchestra room, you spot an old violin coated with sticky residue from rosin. Play it and you’ll find yourself enjoying one scratchy tune. Look out world, it’s Violet. Violet...

Mark McGwire’s steroid use changes legacy but not student’s memories

Globe Staff February 18, 2010

I was in Mrs. Wilson’s first grade classroom as I used red crayons to create my poster to be used that night. “Go McGwire Go!” it read. That night I held up that sign proudly amongst...

Athletes’ salaries raise questions of greed and excess in pro sports

Globe Staff February 18, 2010

Please, raise your hand if you would turn down that oh-so idolized $1 million per year salary. Please, keep it up if you would walk away from $5 million per. You’ve got to be thinking, “Who...

Randomnation: Sledding fails to meet expectations

Globe Staff January 31, 2010

“Whoa, Ijeoma, are you okay?” As I lay face first in the snow I wondered how all this began: “Hey, Ijeoma, it’s Grace. Do you want to go sledding tomorrow?” Sledding,...

Staff Ed: Texting during school distracts class, reveals students’ need for technology

Globe Staff January 27, 2010

Text messaging, texting as it is now more commonly known, has emerged in recent years as more than just the newest technological fad.  For many young adults, especially high school students, texting...

Hanging by a Moment: New life confirms medical career

Globe Staff January 27, 2010

It gurgled. Or I should say she gurgled. As the newborn emerged, she pawed at the air in wonder, feeling the brush of air against her skin, the warmth of her mother’s touch. I was too shocked to...

Cafeteria serves unfulfilling food

Globe Staff January 27, 2010

The trash is always full to the brim with food. Lots of food is wasted every single day in the School District of Clayton. It’s lunchtime. Many student drivers at CHS choose to go off campus...

Math proves to be applicable

Jackie Leong January 27, 2010

“A musician wakes from a terrible nightmare.” So begins the remarkable commentary entitled “A Mathematician’s Lament”. The piece opens with said musician’s dreamworld,...

Snow day joys conjure questions of warmth and safety for the less well-off

Globe Staff January 21, 2010

It’s always the same. I stand at my window watching, the snows falling, and I have prematurely decided to put off my homework in anticipation for that one day. I’m waiting for that call....

Foreign law conflicts with American rights

Globe Staff January 21, 2010

Recent international trials such as that of the three hikers in Iran and Amanda Knox’s in Italy have altered American perception of international laws. Perhaps awakened a sense of hypocrisy. On...

Trip to Nicaragua reveals the joy of a different culture and lifestyle

Jonathan Shumway January 21, 2010

When was the last time you thought that you were lucky to have running water? Or when was the last time that you were grateful that you could count on eating consistently? Have you ever thought to yourself...

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