The Dandrige Effect: Jefferson Parish staffing affected by federally mandated guidelines Wednesday, September 30, 2009 By Bridget Rogers Recent voluntary and involuntary transfers caused by the Dandridge case have affected teachers throughout Jefferson Parish.The Dandridge case, which affected students and redistributed districts last full story

Obama proposes healthcare plan: Bill faces partisanship battle in Congress Wednesday, September 30, 2009 By Alex Foerstner President Obama is planning to introduce health care reform that will add up to about $1.2 trillion to insure 37 million Americans by 2010.The plan would ensure that 97 percent of Americans would be e full story

Research connects explicit lyrics with teen sexual activity [ArticleImageHyperLink] Tuesday, September 29, 2009 By Ashley Guillory You hear it everywhere- songs about that one-night stand, that “amazing” night with the girlfriend. But what effect do all of these sexually explicit lyrics in music have on our generation?Several stu full story

Suggestive ads draw consumer attention [ArticleImageHyperLink] Tuesday, September 29, 2009 By Jessica Parker Today’s advertising has reached new heights with sexual understated meanings whether it’s in commercials, ads in magazines or billboards.Most commercials use sexual references to attract the consumer full story

Has television crossed the line? [ArticleImageHyperLink] Tuesday, September 29, 2009 By Ryan Sartor A study conducted by the Research and Development Corporation (RAND) shows that both talk of sex and portrayals of sexual acts can be linked to teens having sex at an earlier age.Two major implication full story

In Lucky's Loop Tuesday, September 29, 2009 By Nicole Foerstner Mu Alpha Theta elects officersThe officers of the 2009-2010 school year are President, Paul Le; Vice President, Omar Abdel-Rahman; Secretary, Stavros Stratis; Treasurer, Jingwei Deng; and Historians A full story

Governor signs legislation to promote driver safety Tuesday, September 29, 2009 By Brittany Witcher On July 1, Gov. Bobby Jindal signed four bills into effect regarding Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws, seat belts and other driving restrictions.The first set of laws will crack down on multiple full story

Steps taken at King to ensure health in flu season Tuesday, September 29, 2009 By Faye Carmouche With the rise of swine flu outbreaks and the upcoming flu season, new precautions have been taken by schools and local governments to prevent increasing sickness in Louisiana.King has taken a number o full story

Students urged to prepare for various post high school scenarios Tuesday, September 29, 2009 By Danielle Crais Come senior year, most students have decided whether or not pursue an education, join the workforce or have made other plans.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 68.6 percent of high school gr full story

Electronic cigarettes provide alternative to harmful smoke Tuesday, September 29, 2009 By Ashley Guillory and Emily Frame The electronic cigarette, now legal in the United States, is considered to be a safer alternative to regular tobacco products and is growing in popularity around the world.The e-cigarette is a battery full story

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