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Legislation Proposes No Nerd Left in Front

April 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Nerds will no longer academically intimidate other students.
A new plan will make sure nerds are not allowed to dominate the classroom, a move called “academic terrorism.” A new bill, referred to as the “No Nerd Left in Front Act,” would make sure smart kids take a back seat in the nation’s public schools.
“Our schools are […]

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Tags: Education · State Politics

Tyrone Student Awarded Scholarship to Juilliard

March 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments

Based on the strength of his video application, Tyrone area high school senior, Mortimer Snerd was awarded a full scholarship to the Juilliard School of Music.

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Tags: Education · Tyrone

One in Four Blair County Teens Can’t Spell STD

March 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Blair kids’ spelling is VD… very dab.
A national survey that reported 25 percent of America’s teen girls have an STD has even dire consequences for Blair County’s youth. According to the survey-takers, 25 percent of Blair County’s teens were unable to spell STD.
“Now, does that start out with a soft ‘c’ or is it, like, […]

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Tags: Education · Regional