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1 BLA BLA BLA Exero 01, 5555 The Franklin Warrior “Bringing you the news, the warrior way.” The N-Word: The Word Given The Most Power By: Tobi Raji, Editor-In Chief Content: IN RECENT years, the “N-word” or is it open to other races such as an insult. I think one of the things has changed from reminding us Caucasians?” that offends white people about it is Cover.. Page 1 of slavery, lynching, segregation, THE “N-WORD,” to some, is the ugli- that they can’t say it. and racism to referring to some- est racial slur created, and its pur- THEY SAY, ‘Well, is it because of one as their buddy or acquain- pose was to vilify African Americans. my inflection, or is it because...’. Inside Franklin.. Page 2 tance. But to others, it is a reminder of the It’s, ‘No, because you’re not us.’ THE FEAR of using the word has tumult their ancestors faced and Jeff Foxworthy says, you know, ‘You made others uncomfortable and how far they have come. University can’t make jokes about a redneck Dom/Int... Page 3 awkward, proposing queries such of Oregon professor David Bradley unless you are one.’ You can’t say as, “Is it ever okay to use the wholeheartedly accepts usage of this the ‘n-word’ unless you are one, ‘n-word’?” or “Is the usage of the word in daily life. and unless you are willing to accept Sports.. Page 4 word limited to African Americans, “LOOK, IN every group, there are everything that goes with it, which words that you use, there are inflec- is a lot of good stuff, you know? tions, there is knowledge about what And that’s what they want, they Entertainment.. Page 5 a word means to you, or to me, or want that good stuff,” Bradley said. how I mean it when I say it that is not Health.. Page 6 See N-WORD on Page 3 The Fall of Penn State Opinion.. Page 7 By: Luther Davis, FHS Senior Investigation of former coach program where he had access to young boys from Jerry Sandusky of Penn State, for the ages of 10-13. The PA investigating grand allegations of sexually abusing jury identified a total of eight boys who singled boys around the ages of 10-12, out Sandusky for sexual assaults between 1994- has been apparent since 1998 and 2009. Five-alleged victims testified that they met has only recently started coming to sandusky through The Second Mile Foster Home light. all of the young boys stated that they showered on Jerry Sandusky was the campus with Sandusky. Showers included hugs and defensive coordinator of Penn wrestling, and in one case, Sandusky placing the State for 23 seasons. By 1977 boys hand on his genitals. Sandusky had established The One child's mother reported the incident to Penn Second Mile Program, aimed to State police when her son returned home with his help troubled youth. In 1998 he from the shower. He looked into the showers and hair damp. After a detective got on the case, the was investigated by university and saw a boy being subjected to sexual activities District Attorney Ray Gricar decided not to pursue. state police, Centre County District with his hands on the wall by a nude Sandusky. Detective Shreffler testified, stating that director Attorney, Pennsylvania Department of of police Thomas Harmon told Shreffler to drop the Soon after, McQueary reported what he saw Public Welfare, and a "child protection case when University Police overheard coversations to Joe Paterno, the head coach. Paterno then agency" miraculously evaded charges. when a mother approached him about the alleged reported the incident to the then Athletic Director incident. Sandusky admitted to showering with The following year, Sandusky retired Tim Curley and Gary Schultz. Schultz was the the boys and stated that hewasn't planning on as Penn State's defensive coordinator senior vice president for finance and business, stopping. District Attorney Ray Gricar wasn't but still had access to the locker rooms overseeing the Penn State police department. and other facilities. Court documents available to testify as he he has been missing since Schultz and Curley's only responses to the stated that on the night of March 1, 2005. situation was to ban Sandusky from bringing any See Penn State on Page 3 2002 at 9:30 p.m, assistant coach children from the Second Mile program into the Mike McQueary entered the Lasch football building. To this day, the identity of the Football Building and heard what he Boots Never Get the Boot boy still remains a mystery. believed to be "sexual activity" coming By: Elijah Daniels, Fashion Page Editor Sandusky still was able to run a summer Furry, leather, high, low. Whatever the type, they’re a must-have for every season. Boots are versatile and add a different look to each outfit. Boots in the summer are viewed as weird or stupid, but it could actually be One Sip, Two Sip, Three Sip…Hangover a great move. Ladies, a light-weight By: Robert Wright, FHS Senior pair of thin boots or booties pair great with a maxi dress or a pair of shorts and the right top. Gentlemen, your of ten, their parents usually don’t even The students tell us that older friends or light-weight boots would go great with “Aye yo, you tryna pop bottles this know what they were doing. siblings obtain the alcohol. When drinking, a pair of shorts as well as a thin pair of week?” This is a common question in the student’s objective is to have fun and jeans. high schools all over the nation. High Teen drinking usually takes place at get drunk. The student feels that the media For Fall, boots are a steal! Female school students have tried or planned on parties: get-togethers, hotels, or other is what encourages students to drink. Ciroc, combat boots or calf to knee-high indulging in alcohol, liquor, and/or beer. social gatherings. About 81% of high boots compliment leggings, stockings, popularized by Hip Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Ciroc, E&J, Hennessy, Absolute, Smirnoff, school students have tried drinking. The tights, or a dress, with a simple Combs, is many students’ favorite drink. Now are just some of the popular drinks of minimum legal age to drink in all 50 cardigan, vest, or jacket. Male combat what about the young preteens watching that choice. However, this is not the answer. states is 21. It’s crazy how the mean age boots combat boots, or chukka boots commercial? The Hillcrest, middle school, and They don’t understand or are even aware for a teen to drink is 15.6 years old. Every (such as Clarkes, for reference) can Sampson G. Smith students watching those of the damage it does to their bodies or day, about 7,000 kids, less than 16 years compliment a pair of jeans or shorts. types of commercials will think it’s okay. that it is not socially acceptable. old, take their first drink. They just don’t And winter is the best time for know the dangers of the “Devil’s Juice” Mr. Combs makes it look cool. As far as the boots. Girls and boys, your jeans (and Students drink for many reasons: [alcohol]. The truth is, you’re still growing underclassman drinking, the student says “it is thick leggings for girls) are a match relief of stress or tension, for the taste, and drinking will affect your growth and what it is.” with knee high boots or thick boots, to avoid peer pressure, to relax, to gain development. Nationwide, 90% of 9th What you the reader, student, parent, and/ sometimes lined with fur. A hooded confidence, to avoid boredom, to get graders, 49.7% of 10th graders, 50.9% of or faculty member need to know is that this is shirt, sweater or cardigan, long sleeved down with the ‘crew’, or just have fun shirt (preferably with a collar for the 11th graders, and 61.7% of 12th graders usewrong. Under aged drinking is not acceptable. and to get drunk. They come home, at guys), or a jacket/vest will finish your alcohol. It’s such a shame. Kids with bright The legal drinking age is 21 for a reason! You a time when their parents are asleep and outfit. futures, walking up the flight of steps that are young and full of life, and the sky is the cover up the aroma of alcohol breath So next time you look in your closet, lead to downfall. limit for you. Drinking does not make you with gum, mints, the smell of cologne or no matter the season, don’t forget your cool at all. You need to know the real effects perfume, a shower, or eating or drinking To see what goes on in the mind of a boots. before you even think of trying it. something non-alcoholic. Nine times out teen drinker, a student was interviewed. WARRIOR pg. 1 2 BLA BLA BLA Exero 01, 5555 inSiDe Franklin Franklin High School Presents: Our Town By: Mary Connelly, FHS Junior The curtain opened as a hush fell “Things haven’t changed much as As the story moved along, the audience became more and more over the audience. All eyes were on we think they have. The message intrigued. The end of the drama left many heartbroken, and eyes stage for the first performance of that the characters try to portray were opened.