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Safety concerns rise following cerebral injury related deaths

Katy Roach, Sports Editor | November 18, 2014

In light of the recent deaths of three high school football players in New York, Alabama and North Carolina due to traumatic brain injuries within the space of one week, a spotlight has been placed on...

Where do political views come from?

Sami Sparber, Staff Reporter | November 18, 2014

As high school students grow closer in age to official legal status, political talk becomes more prevalent in everyday conversations than ever before. Research suggests that family demographics and personal...

Ebola ravages West Africa, misconceptions on disease incite widespread panic

Namrata Sridhar, Ideas Manager | November 18, 2014

With over 4,000 deaths in West Africa alone, the mania over the recent virus is causing widespread panic, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The panic over Ebola has taken...

Quarterback combats abuse in new campaign

Joylyn Yang, Staff Reporter | November 18, 2014

Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson is known for throwing touchdown passes on the football field, but he has recently gained attention for passing something else: peace. Wilson’s “Pass...

Fall Pie Reviews

Izabela Zaluska, Copy Editor | November 18, 2014

It’s that time of year again when store shelves are stocked with pies, pies and more pies. I was unfortunately given the horrible task of going into stores and trying out different types of pies. Horrible,...

Patriot graduate signs with professional soccer team, hopes to inspire future fans

Cindy Yao, Staff Reporter | November 18, 2014

From high school student to professional athlete, Stevenson alumni Gordon Gurson ’10 has made it big in the soccer league. The avid soccer player got his big break at age 22, as the first player to...

Derrick Rose makes comeback to NBA

November 18, 2014

Derrick Rose made his return to the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Oct. 29 when the Bulls took on the New York Knicks. Rose scored 13 points and dished out five assists over 21 minutes. Then,...

How do family, peers influence us?

Kayla Guo, Copy Editor | November 18, 2014

Parents and friends generally play a role in shaping the behavior and beliefs of an individual—through parent expectations or peer pressure. Statesman investigates the negative and positive impact of...

What is the impact of entertainment and media on perceptions of beauty?

Hannah Jeon, Features Editor | November 18, 2014

Different types of entertainment—what we see, listen or experience—often reflect what different societies idealize in terms of beauty, success and appeal. Therefore, what we are surrounded by affects...

ISIS attracts media coverage, highlights inaccurate Muslim American stereotypes

Sabrina Szos, Staff Reporter | November 18, 2014

With growing tensions between the United States and the Middle East, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), has gained notoriety in recent...

Alternate exercises promote health, fun

Alexandra Shafran, Graphics Editor | November 18, 2014

Prancercise: This is one of the newest alternative exercise forms developed to put a little bounce in your step—literally. Prancing not only helps increase blood flow, but it also increases the range...

Statesman recalls Natatorium, East Building construction

Nikol Safronova, Staff Reporter | November 18, 2014

Flash back to the crowded hallways of Stevenson in 1986, filled with students rushing to get to class, moving through only one building. Now, take a trip to the small pool and watch the divers lined up...

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