Work Being Sent Overseas Results in Loss of Our Jobs

Story by Brittney Schultz
Last year while I was surfing the Internet to do research for an important paper, my Dell computer flashed the infamous blue screen of death. After a few derogatory words, I called Dell’s customer service department in attempt to resurrect my computer. After spending a half-hour trying to communicate and fix my problem, I was thoroughly frustrated and no closer to getting my computer up and running. This was my first personal experience with outsourcing of America’s jobs. I thought to myself then, and I believe now that outsourcing will be the downfall of America. read more

Grinding at PHS Dances Disturbs and offends Some

Story by Hi-lights Staff
Picture a mother and father chaperoning the prom when all of a sudden the infectious beat of “Fergilious” blasts through the speakers. A father begins to crowd the mother from behind; suddenly you notice a thrusting motion and parasailing hands. Her hips begin to gyrate to the beat. All of a sudden, a neighbor joins in… read more

United Nations Remains Asset to World's Well-Being

Story by Anthony Huibregtse
There are several reasons as to why the United Nations is still a useful organization. Back when the UN was formed, the entire point of the organization was to maintain a constant communication between all of the countries involved and avoid clashes therein. Thus far there has been no World War III, therefore the UN is still fulfilling its main function of maintaining world peace. read more

United Nations Continues to Fail

Story by Richard Merz
Let’s take a moment to talk about all the great things the United Nations has done: North and South Korea, Communist Vietnam, Kosovo, Rwanda, and Saddam Hussein’s reign of power. Thinking back, I don’t believe the UN is that great after all. Keep reading to learn why the United Nations is not still an effective organization. read more

K8 Explains How to Spread Holiday Cheer this Year

Story by Kate Murray
Feliz Navidad, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanza…whichever you celebrate there’s no doubt that something is different about our world this time of year. read more

Assisted Suicide is Against Federal Law

Story by Britany Ochalek
In 1997 laws were passed and Oregon became the only state to allow physician assisted suicides for those patients who are terminally ill. Assisted suicides, not to be confused with euthanasia, are where the doctor prescribes a lethal amount of medicine, but is not able to assist the patient in using the medicine. There have been several issues that have come up not only morally, but concerning the law as well. read more

Fight for Gay Marriage Remains

Story by Jean Brody
On November 7 2006, results of the mid-term election swept into Washington with a gust of opinion from the American public. The Democrats taking control of Congress showed a need and desire for change from across the country. But here in Wisconsin, many of us stayed up late and watched hopelessly as the local results came in showing a longing for change of a very different kind: an amendment to our state’s 158-year-old constitution. read more

Rhymes Inappropriate for Kids

Story by Theresa Gielissen
“Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water…” Growing up, you’ve probably heard rhymes such as this one many times, but have you ever stopped to think about what they mean? As a child, they seem to literally be about cows jumping over the moon, eggs balancing on walls, and people living in pumpkins, while in reality many of them were written about war, death, and plagues. read more

Explore Alternative Parenting Methods

Story by Jean Brody
Occasionally I go to Bridge Way, a homeless shelter in Sheboygan to volunteer after school. Bridge Way can be home to approximately six families at one time and, for the most part, these families are made up of a mother and her children. My role in volunteering is to play with and entertain the kids after they come home from school, along with help them with and make sure they have finished their homework. There are generally about ten kids ranging in ages from one to eleven years old. In volunteering with the children, I not only have a chance to work with the other volunteers but also with the parents of the children. I observed how different people attempted to control and discipline the children and how much of this varied depending on the relationship that person had with the child. I will outline two situations and how they were handled and reacted to. read more

Elderly Drivers Prove Hazardous Behind the Wheel

Story by Christie Ott
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation estimates that currently one-third of all licensed drivers are over the age of 55. Baby Boomers will be turning 65 around 2011, and one out of every five drivers will be at least 65 by 2030, according to Debora Vrana of msn.com. Currently, Wisconsin requires that regular licenses be renewed every eight years, an increase from the four-year requirement in 1999. Four years between license renewals was already too long, and the increase to eight years is even worse. During the time between renewals, vision, hearing, and reaction times can deteriorate. After the age of 65, drivers in Wisconsin should be required to take annual, in-person driver’s tests to renew their licenses. read more