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Rachel Shaw, Cover Story Editor
April 25, 2012
The Ohio concealed carry law recognizes the “inalienable and fundamental right of an individual to defend the individual’s person and the members of the individual’s family.” Concealed carry permits are issued by county sheriffs, and one of the requirements to obtain a concealed carry permit... Read more »
Alysse Eberhard and Rachel Shaw, Cover Story Editors
April 25, 2012
News of the killing of 17- year-old Trayvon Martin spread across the nation, causing many to call for changes to gun control laws, the arrest of George Zimmerman and, ultimately, “justice for Trayvon.” Zimmerman shot and killed Martin Feb. 26. Martin was walking home from a nearby convenience store... Read more »
April 12, 2012
Dear Dr. Yates, I would like to express my feelings about having Chinese once a week instead of Social Studies. I’m concerned that this extra Chinese class is s a bad way to spend our time. As a principal, you must know that our class time is limited. We only have a few hours in the day, and it’s... Read more »
Taylor Butze, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2012
Accompanying Shaker’s recently implemented International Baccalaureate Program was the elementary Mandarin Chinese program. Employed within the district are eight native Mandarin Chinese speakers who teach students in various grade levels. In grades K-6, students are introduced to the language, learning... Read more »
Shane McKeon, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2012
Shaker’s Chinese program was born out of necessity and opportunity. The district needed to fulfill a world language requirement for the International Baccalaureate program, and the Chinese government offered a solution. Through an exchange program, the Hanban (Confucius Institute Headquarters) worked... Read more »
Alysse Eberhard, Marissa Miller and Rachel Shaw, Cover Story Editors
March 20, 2012
When the IB Programme arrived at Shaker’s elementary schools last year, students said, “Ni hao” to an hour of weekly Mandarin Chinese language instruction taught by native speakers. This year, students said, “Zai jian” to an hour a week of social studies lessons. Chinese instruction for elementary... Read more »
Marcia Brown, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2012
An unidentified student at Woodbury Elementary School wrote a letter, collected 80 student signatures and submitted it to Principal Randall Yates last month making clear student criticisms of the school’s Chinese program. To view the letter, click here: http://www.shakerite.com/cover-story/2012/04/12/letter-to-woodbury-principal-yates/ The... Read more »
March 2, 2012
Tattoo removal is often a very expensive and painful process. The tattoo is never completely removed – there will always be some slight skin discoloration and scarring. Laser removal is one of the most effective options for tattoo removal. However, it is also one of the most expensive, and is not... Read more »
Alysse Eberhard, Marissa Miller and Rachel Shaw, Cover Story Editors
March 2, 2012
Am I OK with the pain involved? Am I comfortable with a tattoo becoming a permanent part of my body? Do I accept that there may be some health risks? Can I accept “tattoo attention” as part of my life? Do I have a legitimate, concrete reason for wanting a tattoo? Do I understand that the tattoo... Read more »
Alysse Eberhard, Marissa Miller and Rachel Shaw, Cover Story Editors
February 27, 2012
Ohio is one of only nine states that require tattoo parlors to hold operating licenses. However, tattoo artists receive no formal training other than a period of apprenticeship, and it’s up to the parlor’s proprietor to determine when the apprentice is ready to become a full-fledged artist. “The... Read more »
