Journal Entry

Ming Sen Shiue, a killer and kidnapper from Roseville, Minn., apologized to his victims for the first time in 30 years. Shiue committed the crimes in 1980 and has been in jail since then. He apologized to his victims stating that, "I give my solemn pledge that I will never hurt my victims in any way."

Original article:

http://www.twincities.com/ci_14917636?nclick_check=1

Story 7

The question for students graduating high school is: what is the next step? For some students the next stage of life is college and for some the next step may be work.

A recent survey of 16 Anoka-Ramsey Community College students, 56.3 percent of them went to school directly out of high school. Also, 25.0 percent of those surveyed didn’t go directly to college out of high school, while the other 18.6 percent are talking PSEO classes through their high school.

The survey also showed that of the 16 students currently attending ARCC, only 50.0 percent of them knew their major. One could argue that if a student doesn’t know their major that they would be wasting money. On the other side though, students in college usually have to take two years of general classes before they start taking classes for their major; meaning in the two years of general classes the student has time to decide on a major.

The opinions of the students surveyed a majority 62.5 percent thought it is a better idea to go to college directly after graduating high school. Although 25.0 percent thought it would be best to take a year off and 12.5 percent doesn’t think it matters at all.

Chad Jameson, a graduate of Centennial High School, stated, “I took a year off because I didn’t know what school I wanted to attend. I know I want to major in but I couldn’t seem to find a school I felt comfortable with at the time.” Jameson is currently working at Splatball to save money for school and plans on attending St. Cloud State University next to major in business.

Whether a high school student wants to attend college the year following high school or not, they must make sure that the choice is in their best interest.

Journal Entry

The new Lexus GX 460 series of SUV made by Toyota has been halted from sales. Toyota stopped selling the vehicle because Consumer Reports magazine deemed the SUV unsafe. Consumer Reports said the vehicle has handling issues that could cause the automobile to roll-over easily.

Original Article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/14/business/14auto.html?hp

Press Release

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Journal Entry

Mount Redoubt, about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska, had a swarm of small earthquakes all day Monday. The 10,197-foot volcano has erupted numerous times since 1960 and could erupt again soon. Scientists plan on flying to Mount Redoubt to measure volcanic gases, hopefully to find a time frame for when the volcano could erupt.

Original article:

http://www.adn.com/2010/04/06/1214559/earthquakes-wane-on-redoubt-volcano.html

Enterprise Topic

I chose to look into whether going to college right away after high school is the best option. I will be looking into the difference between taking a year off (or more) could actually be beneficial or not. I chose this topic because it affects many high schoolers who may not have decided their major yet or are unsure of the school they would like to go to. I find it interesting because I would like to know why students go to college (or don't) after high school. I will also find out the reasons some may not have gone to school after high school.

Journal Entry

The number of homeless in Times Square has dropped from 55 (in 2005) to 7 this past summer. But now, there is only one; his name is Heavy and he refuses to leave the streets. He has politely declined housing offers and claims he is a protector of the streets. Social workers continue to offer him housing and they hope that one day he will accept their offer.

Original article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/30/nyregion/30heavy.html?ref=todayspaper