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The Pennsylvania President Obama commits more funds to nuclear energy By: Vinay Viswanathan ernments such as those of the admitted that “nuclear energy is gubernatorial candidate Senior Issue Editor Japanese, German, British, and a good temporary solution, but American soon followed in lieu won’t be a good long-term solu- On the last week of February, to develop technology, a phe- tion.” Some cite the large costs field strengthens President Obama announced nomenon which increased dur- of nuclear power plants as their By: Vijay Viswanathan numbers, with 19% of all voters that he would increase loan ing the Cold War, cooled down largest detractor, but their fees Features Editor supporting him (www.ras- guarantees for nuclear power in the late 1980’s, and resumed are “about a third of those for a mussenreports.com). This strong from $18.5 U.S. dollars to in the 1990’s. coal-fired plant and between a Since Ed Rendell took office figure has not only showed his $54.5 dollars. In previous Junior science master quarter and a fifth of those for a almost eight years ago, the gov- real potential for statewide gov- years, nuclear energy was syn- Matthew Vernacchia comment- gas combined-cycle plant.” ernor’s position in Harrisburg ernor, but it also has set him apart onymous with the enemies of ed that “While nuclear power (www.world-nuclear.org). has faded away from the interests as a clear Democratic leader. the United States. President plants would take at least 3 Fusion, which is the collision of Western Pennsylvanian stu- On the conservative side, Barack Obama is now listening years from now to be built with of atoms to form energy, is per- to scientists who are calling for new money, this could still have haps the best prospect for a increased nuclear infrastruc- a positive impact, but I think green revolution in the energy ture. that money should be given to sector. Fusion, as of now, has The rise in nuclear energy has nuclear fusion research, which only happen for a split-second taken its center in academia. would take at least 50 years in European laboratories, but its Since the invention of nuclear (smiles), but it would still be strengths are remarkable. fission, high profile universities good.” Both current technolo- “Waste from nuclear fusion is in the United States such as the gies and future technologies can only radioactive for 50–70 University of Chicago and be refined to give a good energy years, compared to the thou- Columbia University, as well as infrastructure in the present and sands of years of radioactivity European universities like the the future. that result from fission.” German University of Marburg Many skeptics think that (www.firstscience.com). All in and the Danish University of nuclear energy might not be the all, nuclear energy, with the Governor Canidate Dan Onorato. Photo Courtesy of Flickr. Copenhagen, have perfected best solution. Junior chemistry new funding, has a handsome nuclear fission. Various gov- enthusiast Kate Groschner future. dents. His reforms, once held as strong candidates are also pres- visionary, have now become ent. For example, incumbent mundane to some students. Attorney General Tom Corbett is Delayed Sadie Hawkins Dance proves to be a hit While he did really help making a strong case for the By: Meghan Taylor dance-goers started with pictures Upper St. Clair High School into Pennsylvania by reducing taxes position after officially placing while still generating govern- himself in the running this past Front-Page Editor and dinner. Because of the nice an Egyptian river. Decorations ment revenue, it feels like high September (www.post- weather, some groups were able were placed about the theater time for a new man in gazette.com). Former Senator The Sadie Hawkins Dance to go to their favorite ice cream lobby and the walkway to the Harrisburg. As the elections in Rick Santorum is also a potential occurred after much anticipa- gym. November of 2010 approach, it is candidates, but many more possi- tion on Saturday night, March The most popular clear that the race is narrowing. ble candidates could capitalize The governor elections have on the fact that now the popular- 20, 2010 in the Upper St. attraction of the night was the faded away from students’ eyes ity rift between Democrats and Clair High School Gym. gym where the DJ was set up. this time around. For example, Republicans is settling. Despite the delay, the dance The music was generally pop- Sophomore Andy Tomiczek said Sophomore Poorwa Godbole was a great night that students ular and modern-day which that “[he knew] very little about commented, “Although I want will remember throughout enhanced the dance goers’ it.” However, many of the candi- the Democrats to win, the trend their high school career. night. dates are quite familiar of in Pennsylvania could give Pittsburghers. Dan Onorato, the Republicans the lead.” The dance was originally Tori Bishop a junior at Chief Executive to Allegheny Then, there are the politicians scheduled for Saturday, Upper St. Clair High School County, is one of the frontrun- who don’t stand much of a sub- February 6, but was cancelled thought that “the dance was ners for the position. He became stantial chance. Former Steeler as a result of the February really fun. They could have famous with his 2007 alcohol great Lynn Swan may run again snow storm. The snow caused Entry Way to the Sadies Hawkins Dance. Photo played more popular music tax, which was met by protests after a crushing defeat to Ed Courtesy of Tori Bishop. a major inconvenience to the and maybe some slower from Pittsburgh bartenders and Rendell in 2006. A truck drive restauranteurs. from McKeesport named dance-goers, as girls had to place for dessert if time allowed. songs, but overall it was a great His name became shrouded in Richard Gordon is trying to reschedule hair appointments and Dinner allowed groups to bond night.” relative infamy after a referen- establish himself as the grass dinner reservations had to be and have a nice time before the Maggie Betschart, a junior at dum in the general election roots independent leader changed. The decorations had to dance. Upper St. Clair High School, said reversed his legislation. (www.pa2010.com). Jay Russel, be taken down and saved for the Once at the dance, students of the dance, “The dance was However, being a household another long shot candidate, is name is making him a clear con- what is known as a perennial rescheduled date. Once the dance were immersed in a whole differ- really fun. Every event of the tender in the election. According candidate. This phrase means occurred, though, the students ent view of their school. The night was entertaining and the to Rasmussen Reports, he has that he runs with little or no suc- who attended had a great time. theme of the dance was night on songs and being with friends received the majority of poll cess at every possible election. The typical night for most the Nile, which transformed the made it one of the best.” Page 2 Opinions April 2010 Panther Desk of the Editor Predilections The United States and Israel may What song describes your life? have to reconsider their relationship By: Marni Schreiber The West Bank of Israel has to blame, the Palestinians please his right wing conser- Editor in Chief been a source of contention have constantly threatened vative party than form a for many years. The death toll Israeli safety with bombs and peace that will save the lives On March 10, 2010, the in the Gaza Strip alone has terroristic activities. Despite of Palestinians and Israelis United States received a this, Israel still has a respon- alike. diplomatic slap in the face by sibility to push for peace. By announcing that Israel Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, as the most would continue building, Benjamin Netanyahu. influential political figure in Netanyahu broke a trust he Netanyahu irresponsibly and Israel, needs to stay true to was beginning to develop rudely announced that 1,600 the peace agreements he with the Palestinians and the more developments would be agreed to back in November. Americans. A Palestinian “Imma be” built in East Jerusalem on the In these agreements, spokesman comments ‘”With – Caroline Wilson day Vice President Joe Biden Netanyahu promises a ten such an announcement, how Freshman was visiting the country. month freeze on the building can you build trust? This is Most people expected a in the West Bank and the destroying our efforts […]It's strained relationship with prospect of a two-state solu- a really disastrous situation. I Israel once Obama took office tion. hope that this will be an eye- last year. Over the past years, Editor-in-Chief Marni Israeli advocate for two opener for all in the interna- Israel has consistently moved Schreiber states Shimon Peres com- tional community about the more to the right, which mented earlier in the year that need to have the Israeli gov- matched the right wing poli- reached to over 1,000 “’Calling for a two-state solu- ernment stop such futile exer- tics of the Bush Palestinian deaths yet under tion was an ideological break- cises’” (www.cbsnews.com). Administration. Once more 30 Israeli deaths through […][Netanyahu] If Israel continues to act leftist Obama took office, (www.bbc.co.uk).