No Arguments Here
The presidential contenders participated in the first of three presidential debates Friday hosted at the University of Mississippi in Oxford to discuss foreign policy and national security. Amanda Johnson considers the presidential debates an opportune time for viewers to see the nation’s presidential contenders up close and personal, unfettered by the analysis of the news media. “I think it is important to watch,” said Johnson, 19, “especially for the youth, because it is the best way to become familiar with the opposing views and each candidates’ plans up front, without the middle man you would get from just watching news reports.” Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the Republican presidential nominee, and Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, the Democratic presidential nominee, were to stand behind lecterns as they took part in the scheduled 90-minute free form debate and fielded questions from moderator Jim Lehrer of PBS.
» Full StoryGreat opportunity available to young swimmers
As years go by, I have found that I have a love for swimming. So, I found a way to put my love for this sport to use.
For the past three years, I have been a member of what used to be the Gloversville YMCA Lasers swim team.
Popular vote should matter more in U.S.
A race is running swiftly: it seems like so short of a time ago that incumbent idiot George W. Bush and contender John Kerry were caught up in the thrill of the chase of arguably the most coveted and powerful office in the world.
» Full StoryNorthville teen writes poem after death of father
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following poem was written by Teen Vox contributor Callie Avery Aug. 2, the day her father, John Lipinski Jr., died of a heart attack at the age of 49.
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After three weeks of the NFL season, there are many surprises. Here’s a look at my perspective on how each team is doing so far.
We begin in the AFC East. This division is certainly not looking how people may have thought.
Giant Expectations
ALBANY — There may have been some disagreement on some of the New York Giants’ offseason moves, but there was one thing adolescent fans of the team could agree on — the team will make the playoffs this year.
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