Band shirts hit wrong note with parents

Story: Band shirts hit wrong note with parents

The high school's marching band all had shirts with an evolution image similar to above, but each of the species was carrying a brass instrument. Some parents immediately threw a fit because the shirts depicted evolution. We can only assume that these parents believe that music was conceived through the eye's of God, and did not evolve over time.

<a href="http://christchurchcathedral.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/revolution.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://christchurchcathedral.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/revolution.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 348px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.sedaliademocrat.com/news/0px-18740-span-font.html">Band shirts hit wrong note with parents</a> <div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">The high school's marching band all had shirts with an evolution image similar to above, but each of the species was carrying a brass instrument. Some parents immediately threw a fit because the shirts depicted evolution. We can only assume that these parents believe that music was conceived through the eye's of God, and did not evolve over time.</div>

Schools Ban Touching To Fight H1N1

Story: Hands-Off Plan: Schools Ban Touching To Fight H1N1

What better way to greet all your friends after a long summer break than by awkwardly standing in front of them and saying 'hi.' The school thinks that after every high-five and handshake, students will immediately begin licking their fingers and spreading the swine flu. Correct me if I am wrong, but can't viruses spread airborne? Good luck trying to ban coughing and sneezing next!

<a href="http://www.mech.utah.edu/senior_design/06/uploads/RobotHandMechanics/robothand2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.mech.utah.edu/senior_design/06/uploads/RobotHandMechanics/robothand2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://wcbstv.com/health/h1n1.swine.flu.2.1155084.html?Iknowyouarebutwhatami">Hands-Off Plan: Schools Ban Touching To Fight H1N1</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">What better way to greet all your friends after a long summer break than by awkwardly standing in front of them and saying 'hi.' The school thinks that after every high-five and handshake, students will immediately begin licking their fingers and spreading the swine flu. Correct me if I am wrong, but can't viruses spread airborne? Good luck trying to ban coughing and sneezing next!</div>

N.J. Teacher Arrested In Cash-For-Grades Scheme

Story: N.J. Teacher Arrested In Cash-For-Grades Scheme

This is the best of both worlds! The teacher gets a little extra spending money and the children learn an invaluable lesson of being able to buy their way out of anything. On top of that, the school looks good with improved grades. It's a triple threat! Megan Laboy of Colts Neck High, hopefully some of that $1400 you collected can help buy you a clear conscience.

<a href="http://www.procurementalert.com/wp-content/uploads/cash-in-box.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.procurementalert.com/wp-content/uploads/cash-in-box.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 251px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://cbs3.com/topstories/New.Jersey.Social.2.1155223.html">N.J. Teacher Arrested In Cash-For-Grades Scheme</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">This is the best of both worlds! The teacher gets a little extra spending money and the children learn an invaluable lesson of being able to buy their way out of anything. On top of that, the school looks good with improved grades. It's a triple threat! Megan Laboy of Colts Neck High, hopefully some of that $1400 you collected can help buy you a clear conscience.</div>

Bikini-clad teacher Tiffany Shepherd, aka Leah Lust, turns to porn after being fired from school

Story: Bikini-clad teacher Tiffany Shepherd, aka Leah Lust, turns to porn after being fired from school

A while back she posed in a bikini on a boat and lost her job because of it. Now the ex-students of Leah Lust can see the real deal in some of her new x-rated movies. The porn industry must have been the only one accepting applications during the last year. Hopefully this is just a stepping stone to regaining custody of her children.

<a href="http://outhouserag.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/05/02/tiffanyshepherd2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://outhouserag.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/05/02/tiffanyshepherd2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 337px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2009/08/31/2009-08-31_bikiniclad_teacher_tiffany_shepherd__aka_turns_to_porn_after_being_fired_.html">Bikini-clad teacher Tiffany Shepherd, aka Leah Lust, turns to porn after being fired from school</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">A while back she posed in a bikini on a boat and lost her job because of it. Now the ex-students of Leah Lust can see the real deal in some of her new x-rated movies. The porn industry must have been the only one accepting applications during the last year. Hopefully this is just a stepping stone to regaining custody of her children.</div>

Waterford man says fake student scheme was to show 'flaws in the system'

Story: Waterford man says fake student scheme was to show 'flaws in the system'

A 52-year old man pretended to be a high school student so he could (he claims) expose some flaws in school security. His plan was to write a book. Well, hopefully in the first chapter he includes that part about getting arrested within hours of the first day, facing charges of forgery and criminal trespassing, and being held on $100,000 bond. It turns out the system is completely effective when creepy 50-year old men try to pass as high school seniors. Wow...potential sex offenders will do anything to get near kids!

<a href="http://www.sciencefictionmuseum.org/Images/Movie%20Posters/Forever%20Young.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.sciencefictionmuseum.org/Images/Movie%20Posters/Forever%20Young.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=21417e0f-7b28-497c-9cb8-6a04e0876d6d">Waterford man says fake student scheme was to show 'flaws in the system' </a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">A 52-year old man pretended to be a high school student so he could (he claims) expose some flaws in school security. His plan was to write a book. Well, hopefully in the first chapter he includes that part about getting arrested within hours of the first day, facing charges of forgery and criminal trespassing, and being held on $100,000 bond. It turns out the system is completely effective when creepy 50-year old men try to pass as high school seniors. Wow...potential sex offenders will do anything to get near kids!</div>

Flap over flag, hijab leads to suspension of Hernando student

Story: Flap over flag, hijab leads to suspension of Hernando student

A Muslim student did not stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance. A classmate of her decided to confront her in the hallway and demand she take her hijab off. She went on to explain that she plans to enlist in the Army so she can go to Iraq and fight against other enemies that look like her. The parents of the 16-year old feel that this hateful, racist, and threatening harassment falls well within her freedom of speech. Just when you think we're making progress after 9/11, you hear a story like this that sets us back another ten years.

<a href="http://proudatheists.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/poaweb3ms.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://proudatheists.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/poaweb3ms.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 357px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 222px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/k12/flap-over-flag-hijab-leads-to-suspension-of-hernando-student/1032014">Flap over flag, hijab leads to suspension of Hernando student</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">A Muslim student did not stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance. A classmate of her decided to confront her in the hallway and demand she take her hijab off. She went on to explain that she plans to enlist in the Army so she can go to Iraq and fight against other enemies that look like her. The parents of the 16-year old feel that this hateful, racist, and threatening harassment falls well within her freedom of speech. Just when you think we're making progress after 9/11, you hear a story like this that sets us back another ten years.</div>

9-year-old Indian girl paraded naked for failing to pay school fees

Story: 9-year-old Indian girl paraded naked for failing to pay school fees

Maybe we were wrong at DetentionSlip. Maybe U.S. schools really aren't that bad.

<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3630200758_f2e45f5c17.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3630200758_f2e45f5c17.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 357px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-08/29/content_11963348.htm">9-year-old Indian girl paraded naked for failing to pay school fees</a> </div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">Maybe we were wrong at DetentionSlip. Maybe U.S. schools really aren't <em>that</em> bad.</div>

Naked man hijacks bus carrying students

Story: Naked man hijacks bus carrying students

I know they call it "Hot-lanta" but seriously dude -- put some clothes on before you try to hijack the school bus. Especially in the summer -- if school bus seats are anything like the hot vinyl frying pans they used to be when I was in school, they aren't the sort of place you want to be sitting bare-assed.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://www.harborhousebooks.com/images/titles/L_naked-bus-driver.jpg" /></div><br /> <b>Story:</b> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ox7435">Naked man hijacks bus carrying students</a><br /> <br /> I know they call it "Hot-lanta" but seriously dude -- put some clothes on before you try to hijack the school bus. Especially in the summer -- if school bus seats are anything like the hot vinyl frying pans they used to be when I was in school, they aren't the sort of place you want to be sitting bare-assed.

Boy gets helicopter ride to school

Story: Boy gets special ride to school -- in a helicopter; FAA alerted

This story seems to neglect the most interesting fact. Apparently in Florida you can just rent helicopters and ride them all over town, because that's what his dad did. Other classmates plan to out-do the boy by showing up to school in tanks and battleships.

<a href="http://www.1000steine.com/brickset/images/7903-1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.1000steine.com/brickset/images/7903-1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 336px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 216px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/education/orl-helicopter-school-082609,0,2243370.story">Boy gets special ride to school -- in a helicopter; FAA alerted</a></div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">This story seems to neglect the most interesting fact. Apparently in Florida you can just rent helicopters and ride them all over town, because that's what his dad did. Other classmates plan to out-do the boy by showing up to school in tanks and battleships.</div>

Transgender teen wants genderless bathrooms

Story: Transgender Vt. teen wants genderless bathrooms

I am not sure how many transgendered students there are attending Vermont high schools, but I am guessing that number is very close to one. Sounds to me like this kid just wants his own bathroom!

<a href="http://blog.oregonlive.com/qpdx/2008/08/small_trans-bathroom.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://blog.oregonlive.com/qpdx/2008/08/small_trans-bathroom.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 124px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jL9sk-LSF-N4MbVll1Pmw3vTalWQD9ABGA3O2">Transgender Vt. teen wants genderless bathrooms</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">I am not sure how many transgendered students there are attending Vermont high schools, but I am guessing that number is very close to <em>one</em>. Sounds to me like this kid just wants his own bathroom!</div>

9-year-old punches guidance counselor

Story: Citrus deputy: 9-year-old punches guidance counselor

I am guessing elementary school guidance counselors aren't trained to roll with a punch. It was also learned that the boy has a history of punching classmates and family members. It's too bad his mom didn't want to deal with this before, because now her little son has a criminal record. What a way to start off the school year!

<a href="http://game-journal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/box-art.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://game-journal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/box-art.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/8/26/513295.html?title=Citrus+deputy:+9-year-old+punches+guidance+counselor+">Citrus deputy: 9-year-old punches guidance counselor</a><br /><br /><div align="justify">I am guessing elementary school guidance counselors aren't trained to roll with a punch. It was also learned that the boy has a history of punching classmates and family members. It's too bad his mom didn't want to deal with this before, because now her little son has a criminal record. What a way to start off the school year!</div>

Fla. students sent home over for anti-Islam shirts

Story: Fla. students sent home over for shirts on Islam

Several students were sent home from school in Gainesville for wearing shirts comparing Islam to the Devil. A pastor at a nearby church was handing them out to his followers. He claims, "spreading the church's message is more important than education." Well, I can see he certainly isn't spreading a message of peace and love. But it makes for a good toss up question- Which is more boring- church or school?

<a href="http://www.islamophobia-watch.com/storage/Islam%20is%20of%20the%20Devil.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1247061107877"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.islamophobia-watch.com/storage/Islam%20is%20of%20the%20Devil.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1247061107877" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 321px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>Story:</strong> <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i83PXcys962bgIX3MNgy9qdzst3QD9AAH7P82">Fla. students sent home over for shirts on Islam</a></div><div></div><div align="justify">Several students were sent home from school in Gainesville for wearing shirts comparing Islam to the Devil. A pastor at a nearby church was handing them out to his followers. He claims, "<em>spreading the church's message is more important than education."</em> Well, I can see he certainly isn't spreading a message of peace and love. But it makes for a good toss up question- Which is more boring- church or school?</div>