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Bomb Threat Does Not Close School

Bomb Threat Does Not Close School

Dec. 15, 2015, a bomb threat was written on the bathroom wall at McNary High School in Keizer, Oregon. Police are investigating the situation and the principal says he is taking the threat seriously. However, it is not preventing him from continuing the school week as normal. A recorded message went out to parents from […]


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Chemotherapy forced on Unwilling Teenager

Chemotherapy forced on Unwilling Teenager

Commentary by James Turnage A 17-year-old Connecticut teenager identified by court papers as ‘Cassandra’ is fighting for her civil rights. She has been diagnosed with ‘Hodgkins’s lymphoma.’ Her doctor prescribed chemotherapy treatments. She was informed of the side effects; nausea, hair loss, pain, and fertility problems. Cassandra endured two treatments in November; then she ran […]

Genetically Modified Salmon: What Are the Risks?

Genetically Modified Salmon: What Are the Risks?

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have sparked a great deal of controversy in the public eye, and genetically modified salmon are a case in point. Biotech company AquaBounty Technologies has been working on getting approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its genetically modified AquAdvantage salmon since 1993, but the FDA’s preliminary finding is […]

The ABC of GMO

The ABC of GMO

Recently, there has been a contentious debate about Genetically Modified Organisms or GMO’s and just what laws should be applied to them. Such questions range from whether or not products should have to disclose using GMO’s and if so why, and whether GMO’s are safe, to whether or not GMO’s should be banned completely and […]

Fear of Vaccines a Major Threat to Public Health?

Fear of Vaccines a Major Threat to Public Health?

One of the major threats to public health is the fear of vaccinations. Yes, parents have the right to choose whether or not they choose to vaccinate their children. Parents also have to make “informed” decisions to protect their children’s health. Measles, a childhood contagious disease is making a comeback. According to CDC’s National Center […]