(Editors’ Note: Following the publication of Issue 3, the former co-adviser of the last AHS Gay-Straight Alliance club emailed Parkinson saying that she was interested in advising the new GSA.) This past summer, Senior Pawel Parkinson launched the Facebook group “AHS SUPPORTS LGBT PEOPLE” in an anti-bullying campaign. Students regularly post on the group wall bullying events in the news, inspirational quotes, song lyrics and more. So far, 110 Athens High School students and community members have joined the group.
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Seniors head to local nonprofits for day of volunteering
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On Friday, Nov. 18, over half the seniors of Athens High School took a break from school and made a difference in the Athens community.
“[Senior Make a Difference Day] was very successful,” said Senior Class Adviser Brian Dearing. “I love how our seniors give back to the community that they grew up in. And it’s a good opportunity to do some career exploration.”
Ohio voters say no to Issue 2, more legislation to come
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The popular Schoolhouse Rock lyric, “I’m just a bill/ Yes, I’m only a bill/ And I’m sitting here on Capitol Hill,” though educational, downplays the political and emotional effects bills have on U.S. denizens.
On Nov. 8, 2011, Ohioans voted “No” on Issue 2 by a huge margin, drawing the attention of national media sources as well.
We whine. We complain. We gripe. Can we change it?
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Matrix Co-Chief Editor Volume XXXVIII: Issue 3: Page 2 Stand in any hallway of our school for one class change, and your ears will be attacked by endless griping, fretting and protesting. Matrix Co-Editor in Chief Anne Li’s feature about…
Bullying issue is not one to be passive aggressive about
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Matrix Photo Editor Volume XXXVIII: Issue 3: Page 2 The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community seems to be gaining more rights, but there are still many people who are doing their best to prevent it. Parents are supposed to…
Believe it or not, school actually matters
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Matrix Staff Writer Issue XXXVIII: Issue 3: Page 3 Why does school even matter? Why must I spend hours upon hours on school and homework, not to mention studying for standardized tests or extracurriculars, when none of it will matter…
“Race” indicates U.S. “blood” hierarchy
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Matrix Associate Editor Issue XXXVIII: Issue 3: Page 3 Race. What is it? Where does it come from? How do we classify it? Many people believe that they know what race is, but in fact do not realize that our…
A Piece of My Heart is relevant to today’s world
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Matrix Staff Writer Volume XXXVIII: Issue 3: Page 11 This Nov., in honor of Veteran’s Day, Athens High School Drama Club presented their performance of Shirley Lauro’s A Piece of My Heart, based off of Keith Walker’s novel, A PIECE…
You are not alone: world population reaches 7 billion
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Matrix News/Feature Editor Volume XXXVIII: Issue 3: Page 11 On October 3, 2011, you became one of seven billion people on Earth. But how much is seven billion? Seven billion seconds ago it was 1971. Seven billion minutes ago, Jesus…
Girls basketball TVC hopefuls
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Matrix News/Opinion Editor Volume XXXVIII: Issue 3: Page 14 Thanksgiving. The holidays. Girls Basketball at Athens High. In fact, on Nov. 25 the team had their first match against Southpoint. “We won 48-36,” said Sophomore Elyse Lutz. “It was a…