Editorial/Opinion ArticlesSexy shows have consequencesTelevision may play role in pregnancyByIn the past couple of years, anyone can see that everything about the world of celebrities has become racier. Hollywood starlets are being hauled off to rehab and gossip blogs constantly have pictures of young celebrities walking out of clubs extremely intoxicated. Spectator editorial: School's outState makes good step towards education improvementsBySweet 16 birthdays just got a little sweeter for some New Hampshire teenagers. According to a Nov. 7 Time.com article, New Hampshire education officials have announced that students who pass a rigorous state board exam during the 10th grade will then be allowed to skip their last two years of high school and move on to the state's community or technical colleges. Pill poppers or placebo poppers?Doctor's orders could be questionableByHow powerful is the power of the mind? According to recent research by the BMJ medical journal, 55 percent of U.S. doctors said they had recommended at least one placebo treatment during their careers. The report also showed 62 percent believed giving placebos was ethically permissible. Mmmboppin' with Scott Hansen: My name's ForrestBySchool board should change school's name, others should consider. |