2008 Woodie Awards
National Updates
Dominic Delgardo
Issue date: 11/17/04 Section: News
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Student says hit list meant no harm
Bloomington, Indiana-Danyael Morton, 13, was suspended from her middle school for creating a hit list this past week. She said that the list wasn't intended to be serious, only a way for her to vent her frustrations of being bullied constantly by her classmates. Morton said, "I get pushed in the hall ways. One time at the bus stop, I got pop cans thrown at me. (And) this kid, he'll take his books and he'll just hit you in the head for no reason."
The school decided that it was true that the list was not intended to do any harm, but still had to suspend her because it is against the rules to make such a list. "I really don't think it was a hit list. It was more like a hate list," said Danyael.
While Morton did end up getting suspended for her behavior, the school apparently has yet to handle the cause of her list. According to her mother, Vicki Morton, the school hasn't spoken to anyone about bullying, and she will refuse to send Danyael back to school after her suspension is over until the problem is addressed. (Newsnet5.com)
High school students develop "Road Iron" to fix potholes
Agawam, Massachusetts-Students at a high school in central Mass., with the help of their teacher, have developed a device that will hopefully stop potholes before they happen. What started out as a drawing turned into reality in these past few months, when the drawing was put into a computer enhanced program, and finally turned into an actual machine.
The way it works is the machine is controlled by a joystick, which swings the crane in a sweeping motion across the cement streets. Essentially, the "Road Iron," as the class calls it, detects the density of the road and fixes any weak areas, stopping potholes before they form. Many companies have bought in to the invention and are attempting to pick up the rights to it. (Boston.com)
"Fahrenheit 9/11 ½," a Michael Moore sequel?
Los Angeles, California-Michael Moore told an LA newspaper that he plans to film a follow-up documentary to his Cannes Film Festival award winning "Fahrenheit 9/11." The film, which grossed over 100 million dollars since its release, attacked President Bush for his [mis]handing of the war on terror and Iraq.
"Fifty-one percent of the American people lacked information (in this election) and we want to educate and enlighten them," Moore was quoted in Thursday's edition of Variety. "They weren't told the truth. We're communicators and it's up to us to start doing it now."
Moore expects the documentary to be released in roughly two to three years. He plans on discussing the same topics as the first film, however in greater detail.
Bloomington, Indiana-Danyael Morton, 13, was suspended from her middle school for creating a hit list this past week. She said that the list wasn't intended to be serious, only a way for her to vent her frustrations of being bullied constantly by her classmates. Morton said, "I get pushed in the hall ways. One time at the bus stop, I got pop cans thrown at me. (And) this kid, he'll take his books and he'll just hit you in the head for no reason."
The school decided that it was true that the list was not intended to do any harm, but still had to suspend her because it is against the rules to make such a list. "I really don't think it was a hit list. It was more like a hate list," said Danyael.
While Morton did end up getting suspended for her behavior, the school apparently has yet to handle the cause of her list. According to her mother, Vicki Morton, the school hasn't spoken to anyone about bullying, and she will refuse to send Danyael back to school after her suspension is over until the problem is addressed. (Newsnet5.com)
High school students develop "Road Iron" to fix potholes
Agawam, Massachusetts-Students at a high school in central Mass., with the help of their teacher, have developed a device that will hopefully stop potholes before they happen. What started out as a drawing turned into reality in these past few months, when the drawing was put into a computer enhanced program, and finally turned into an actual machine.
The way it works is the machine is controlled by a joystick, which swings the crane in a sweeping motion across the cement streets. Essentially, the "Road Iron," as the class calls it, detects the density of the road and fixes any weak areas, stopping potholes before they form. Many companies have bought in to the invention and are attempting to pick up the rights to it. (Boston.com)
"Fahrenheit 9/11 ½," a Michael Moore sequel?
Los Angeles, California-Michael Moore told an LA newspaper that he plans to film a follow-up documentary to his Cannes Film Festival award winning "Fahrenheit 9/11." The film, which grossed over 100 million dollars since its release, attacked President Bush for his [mis]handing of the war on terror and Iraq.
"Fifty-one percent of the American people lacked information (in this election) and we want to educate and enlighten them," Moore was quoted in Thursday's edition of Variety. "They weren't told the truth. We're communicators and it's up to us to start doing it now."
Moore expects the documentary to be released in roughly two to three years. He plans on discussing the same topics as the first film, however in greater detail.