The Cold War
March 5, 2012 • Abhinav K., Reporter
Filed under World/Community News
In our current world, the U.S. has enjoyed being the sole superpower for about two decades, and China is emerging to become one. Six decades ago, our world was not like that. The Cold War was taking place and there had been a heated rivalry between the two superpowers of the world- the U.S. and the... Read more »
$8 paid for every iPad made?
February 29, 2012 • Junghyun C.
Filed under World/Community News
Recently a South Korean newspaper, the Korea Daily, has reported that workers in China are paid only $8 for every iPad they make. This is tiny compared to the approximate $34 paid to workers in Korea for each iPad they manufacture. Many people have protested against these unfair conditions in China.... Read more »
Afghanistan- The Troubled Country
February 23, 2012 • Abhinav K., Reporter
Filed under World/Community News
America is a land of opportunity and freedom. Americans can not imagine a country that has been war-torn and ruled by several dictatorships. Unfortunately, Afghanistan is one of those countries. For a long time, Afghanistan has been a place of tragedy and warfare; lives have been lost and blood has been... Read more »
Proving Alaska #1
February 23, 2012 • Yu-Ying C., Journalist/Reporter
Filed under World/Community News
Every year, 5th graders select a state and perfect their knowledge on it. My sister’s state report sounded so informative and was so fun to read that I just had to publish it on CMS Pawprints (with her permission, of course). The Land of the Midnight Sun, also... Read more »
Plastic Bags Banned!
February 15, 2012 • Ishmeet S.
Filed under World/Community News
Plastic bags are being banned and if they are, it would create a cleaner environment and would save wildlife, wouldn’t litter, clog drainage system,or pollute local streams. As the new policy goes into effect, passed by the San Jose City Council in December 2011and by the Santa Clara County Board... Read more »
President Obama
February 12, 2012 • Abhinav K., Reporter
Filed under World/Community News
America is the second largest democracy in the world. Democracy allows every individual to have his or her own voice in the government. In fact, the government is by the people, to the people, and for the people. The U.S. Constitution asks us to hold a presidential election every four years. This... Read more »
Nuke’d
February 8, 2012
Filed under World/Community News
Nuclear reactors in the U.S? I thought that was impossible! Ever since the three-mile incident, nobody wanted anything to do with the nuclear reactors. At least, until this year. A bunch of proposed plans for nuclear reactors suddenly started popping up all over the U.S. But none of them were able to... Read more »
What is fracking?
February 8, 2012 • Junghyun C., Writer
Filed under World/Community News
What is fracking? Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a technique that allows someone to safely extract natural gas and oil from rocks. It is done by pumping water at a high pressure, along with other chemicals, to cause cracks in rocks, releasing the natural gas. Fracking can also greatly decrease... Read more »
2012 Summer Olympics!
February 8, 2012 • Erica L, Reporter
Filed under World/Community News
After preparing for years, athletes from all over the world are gathering, competing for that beautiful, shining, gold medal! Does this remind you of something? Of course! The Olympic Games! Every four years, this takes place. In the year 2000, they were in Sydney, Australia! In 2004, they were in Athens,... Read more »
Jackie Robinson
February 6, 2012 • Abhinav K., Reporter
Filed under World/Community News
Every year, Americans dedicate the month of February to Black history, and this is why I am writing about Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson, by far, is one of the greatest heroes in African- American history. He was the first black player in major league baseball, and he sparked a revolution in American... Read more »
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