Court Allows Drug Tests For Student Athletes
The Supreme Court ruling permits drug testing of students who wish to participate in school sports. The piece weighs Justice Day OConnor's dissent and Justice Scalia's stance, noting risks to privacy, potential false positives, and the need for practical guidance before implementing tests. It argues tests may chill rights and cites high school drug use statistics as context.
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Supreme Court
Antonin Stalin
Sandra Day O'Connor
Scalia
Open Government and Closed Doors at Onondaga County Legislature
The piece condemns Republican lawmakers for a proposed resolution seen as a tactic to keep Democrats out of caucus rooms. It argues open government requires real access, not door policies, and mocks the move as campaign fodder. The column urges openness and notes the heat of the week may affect judgment.
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Onondaga County
Donald Colon
Ways and Means
Colon
Science Horizons Brings Onondaga Students Summers Science Fun
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co funds five days of science exploration for 40 seventh and eighth graders chosen for achievement in science. Students test Onondaga Lake with biologists, explore oceans on Venus with geologists, review diets with nutritionists, and practice flight with wind tunnels. The program emphasizes fostering young scientists and community support.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co
Onondaga County
Onondaga Lake
Venus
Danger on Internet playground for kids safety
James W. McMahon of the New York State Police warns parents to supervise children online, teach cyber safety, limit exposure, and stay informed about online services and potential predators to protect youths from criminal behavior on the information superhighway.
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James W. McMahon
New York State Police
Albany
America must aid its youngest citizens now
A 16 year old Solvay writer urges leaders to shift focus from international politics to supporting single parents, better schools, and education for children of all cultures. He cites 12 million US children age 3 and younger at risk, widespread poverty, hunger, and lack of medical care, calling for priority on domestic welfare and financial aid.
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United States
High court extends speech rights beyond tradition
Calvinist Terry Anderson notes in the Herald-Journal that since 1931 the Supreme Court has protected symbolic acts under the First Amendment. He cites conflicts over flag burning and proximity protests to abortion clinics, arguing the court overreaches by redefining speech and limiting local decision making.
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Terry Anderson
Herald-Journal
Supreme Court
Berrigan Brothers
Anti-abortion advocates urged to target state reps in Albany
John E. Garland of Baldwinsville argues that while national changes in Washington matter, anti-abortion efforts should focus on state representatives who control abortion access and funding. He asks whether taxpayers should support this medical procedure.
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Albany
Washington
Supreme Court
John E. Garland
Baldwinsville
Beloved dog Brownie killed on Buckley Road
Alice Battelle of North Syracuse writes about Brownie the dog hit and killed on Buckley Road after wandering from a leash kept home. She defends faithful care and questions a nearby accusation, thanking those who helped.
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Alice Battelle
North
Syracuse
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