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By Nathan Pittenger, Reporter
The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, originated as part of the terrorist organization called Al Qaeda. Members later broke off and started fighting against the United States in the war taking place in Iraq. ISIS’s goal is to gain territory to create an Islamic State, called Caliphate. Read more>> MARS ONEBy Nikki Bonner, Editor
In the year 2024 life may be on Mars. The people on earth will be able to view the mission in a type of reality show. According to mars-one.com, “Human settlement of Mars is the next giant leap for humankind. Exploring the solar system as a united humanity will bring us all closer together.” Read more>> yemen revolutionBy Melanie Barber, Reporter
Last month Houthi rebels in Yemen effectively forced the country’s president to resign and announced on February 6 that they intended to dissolve Parliament and take control of the country. As of February 6 the country did not have a functioning government. Read more>> New Child ABUSE LAWSBy Scarlett Mowe, Reporter
Many calls to the state’s ChildLine regarding child abuse are going unanswered. This is very concerning to parents about the safety of their children. In the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, the Pennsylvania Task Force and Child Protection recommended stricter laws about children's safety from abuse. Because of the growing concern, new child abuse laws were introduced on December 31, 2015. Read more>> Net neutralityBy Claire Dickinson, Editor
In January of 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decided to let go of old internet rules and determine a new set of regulations for the internet. Since then, the debate has stood between broadband companies and the rest of America whether the web should have a “fast lane,” which would in turn enable a “slow lane” to be formed. In the slow lane, smaller companies would not receive the recognition or opportunity to be seen. Read more>> E-DaysBy Emma Spisak, Reporter
Schools from all over the country have begun to implement electronic school days or “e-days”. As a solution to having to miss school due to snow and other poor weather conditions many schools are starting to use e-days as a way to educate their students. E-days are considered by the state to be a full day of instruction. On days school is canceled, students can continue to learn via online instruction. Read more>> STUDENTS SUPPORT FOUR DIAMONDSBy Alyssa Dicker, Reporter
Boiling Spring’s second Mini-Thon will be held on March 27-28 from 7pm-7 am. This 12 hour event is held at the high school, where students stay up all night participating in various activities to raise money for Four Diamonds. Read more>> |
TSA
By Marley Billman, Reporter Technology Student Association (TSA) Regionals were held on Saturday, February 21, here at Boiling Springs High School. Nineteen schools signed up to compete, and over 400 participants arrived to present their projects. There were 32 middle school level events and 35 high school level events. Due to the snow, the event lasted from 9 am to 12 pm, and opening and closing remarks were cut. No results were announced there, but ten BSHS students will be attending the state competition from April 15-18. Chorus By Marley Billman, Reporter On February 26, Rebekah Vensel attended Regional Chorus. She was the only student to represent Boiling Springs in a group of 200 students from four counties. Mr. Roden, chorus director, attended with Rebekah for the three-day competition. At the concert, Regional Chorus sang eight pieces, two of which were used for audition pieces for the singers. “It was a lot of fun to meet people who are interested in the same things you are,” said Vensel, who is a senior this year. Congratulate Rebekah on this great achievement. Blood Drive
By Alex Epperson, Reporter On Tuesday, March 10, the Boiling Springs high school hosted the annual spring blood drive. The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank set up a donor station in the main entrance lobby to the High School from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm. Teachers and Students donated blood. One donation of blood can save up to three lives. In total the blood drive had approximately 70 students and teachers donate blood. |