Current Event 11/25/14

Darren Wilson, Recalling Shooting, Said Michael Brown looked like a 'Demon'

In this article Darren Wilson recalls the shooting of Michael Brown. It started as a simple request telling him "will you just walk on the sidewalk?" Than forty five seconds later Michael Brown is dead on the grown. Wilson leaves Browns body to drive to the Ferguson Police Station to wash the blood off his hands and to surrender his gun. Wilson says that he was in shock and doesn't really believe in what just happened. These words were also used in the court case from that day. Wilson admits to using a series of shoots. In front of the grand jury he was asked if he ever used excessive force on the line before and he replied that he never used his weapon. 

After reading this article I was surprised. I never heard of any of this information and it sounded like a different case. Starting with his request for Brown to walk on the side walk. There was no talk of Wilson requesting anything from Brown. I was really confused after Wilson said that he never used excessive force on the line before. It sounds like he did after he admitted to firing multiply bullets at Brown. Wilson should've been sensed to some sort of punishment and not just let off the hook. His life from here on out might be in danger due to angry protesters and such. 

Current Event 11/21/14

Teens in Worcester Urge Smokers to Quit 

In Worcester on Thursday a small group of teens paced around the Common urging smokers to start. They urged a challenge to those who smoke. In which to quit smoking for a day. The teens hope that by quitting for the day it would lead people to quit for another day and so on and so forth. If people quit smoking for one day lung functions increase and over all circulation improves. The teens aren't only targeting adults but other teens. Teens usually start smoking by watching adults smoke and copy off of them. If teens see adults stopping they will want to stop sooner or later.

After reading this article I thought it was really cool that some teens did this. It shows that they really care about the well being of others. I wonder how many adults actually tried to quit smoking for the day and if they kept quitting after that. Another thing I wonder is how many teens really start smoking because of parents or adults in their lives. Or do they start because of peer pressure and it looks cool. I always figured it was due to peer pressure rather than adults in their lives. The adults do have an impact but I always thought peers were bigger part of the problem. In the end I hope the Worcester Teens helped make an impact on the lives of those who smoke.

Current Event 11/14/14

Civil War Guns Back on Douglas Monument 

On Tuesday more than 200 people gathered on a hillside overlooking Douglas. The town received two "Griffen guns" for the town's rededicated war monument. Douglas sent 242 men to war. Of those 26 of them died, 4 were reported missing, 12 were wounded, and 4 were captured by Confederates. For 20 years the war monument was incomplete. The town's "Griffen guns" had fallen into disrepair and were hidden away in storage. This year the town received state grants and restored the guns, finally completing the monument.

After reading this article I thought it was great that Douglas restored the guns and their Civil War Monument is done. It's great that there is a memorial for those loss in war. They as well as their families gave up so much to help protect people. Having sent 242 people and only 26 die doesn't seem like that much. It's a good thing that only that many people died. It's great to see that people care and want the monument around for those who were in the Civil War.

Current Event 11/9/14

Pets Help Families Cope with Dog Days of Deployment 

Laurie A. Connors always wanted one thing and that was a dog. It was a perfect  time for her to get a dog when her husband Steven M. Bonavita deployed with his National Army Guard 5 and 1/2 years ago for a year in Iraq. She already had two cats but was dog crazy at heart. Six years ago she received Bruno, a short- haired German pointer for Christmas. Bruno helped Laurie cope with her husband being away as well as being a new mother. Animals help with coping and helps take the place of affection for the love one that is away.

This article showed a different view point involving animal companionship with the military. I've heard of animals comforting returning soldiers but never the families that are left behind. I thought this was a sweet article hearing a bond between owner and dog. How Bruno was able to help his family out in a time of loneliness. I do believe that animals can fill the place of a person with affection and love.

Current Event 11/1/14

Worcester Tech Student Wears KKK Costume to School

Public School officials plan to review the use of  costumes in schools. There was an incident at Worcester Tech in which a student came to school wearing a KKK costume  for a "superhero and super villains" day at school. Arriving to school Thursday the girl took a picture with some friends in the hallway which would later be posted on social media. A teacher ordered her to take off the costume and it was all handled before the first bell. The girl apologized and didn't mean to offend anyone. The President of the WUNAAC did praise the school for their response to the situation.

Hearing this news and reading it was really shocking to me. This is a school that President Obama spoke to at their graduation and has a great reputation. I don't understand how the girl didn't think that a KKK costume wasn't going to offend anyone! The KKK is a very racial group and has a very bad reputation. Yes it would be a great villain costume but it's not school appropriate.