Movie rating and teen choice debate at Liverpool High
Susan Dekel argues that age limits for R rated films restrict teen access and questions whether guardians should decide. She notes teens with parental permission still face theater age checks and warns youths may seek films regardless of parental consent.
New quotas change gym class at Liverpool High
Kelly Dombroske criticizes new physical education requirements at Liverpool High School. Students must pass post block tests and meet multiple quotas, replacing the old pass-fail system. Critics warn seniors failing could delay graduation, while students say gym no longer feels like leisure.
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Selecting the Right College Brings Stress and Choices
The piece discusses the stress of choosing a college and the many factors to consider, including environment, location, size, major, activities, costs, and financial aid. It notes frustration in the process and suggests persistence to eventually find the right fit, with ongoing adjustments after arrival.
Freedom in Liverpool High School Students Debate
A student writer argues Liverpool High School offers substantial freedom despite complaints. He notes library access and study halls for study and socializing, defends the attendance policy of 28 possible absences, and counters the view the school is a prison. He concedes some improvements are possible but asserts overall life at the school isn’t as bad as critics claim.
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Liverpool High School
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Perfect body leads to weighty woe among teens
A reader letter describes teenage pressure to be thin, causing social shunning and medical risks. It cites personal anorexia nervosa, notes media influence, and urges awareness that thin does not equal beauty. Family and friends support helped recovery. advocates say any serious health impact is too many.
Pressure to Diet Triggers Teen Body Image Fear
A teen girl faces pressure about her figure in a culture fixated on slim ideals. The piece notes how media and society push dieting and beauty standards, urging empowerment beyond unattainable perfection. It references exposure to magazines and TV shows shaping self image.
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Teens and holiday spending voice PulseLine question
In Syracuse Herald Journal PulseLine teens discuss how they fund Christmas shopping with limited jobs. The piece asks whether youths should work year round to support spending and invites readers to call TalkSack lines or submit letters to Mail Back.
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Reconsider attitudes toward kids on skateboards
A group led by Jeremy Botsford seeks societal acceptance for skaters amid hostile labels. They describe being treated as criminals and public threats, urge inclusion of affordable sidewalk sharing, note Liverpool officials promised study yet actions faded after media focus.
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Dressing Freedom and Individuality in School Speech
A speaker argues against dress codes and defends personal expression through clothing. They claim attire shows personality and uniqueness and emphasize individuality while noting responsibility to avoid littering or noise.
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