Homosexuality punished by death

Posted on January 19, 2010
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Written by Anna Heim

While America has the right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness and basically the life we choose, Homosexuals in Uganda are living a life of opression. While a lot of these homosexuals are pressured to remain "in the closet,"... Read more »

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Annual Christmas Plant Sale

Posted on December 10, 2009
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Written by Nicole Larkins, Reporter

With Christmas just around the corner, people are beginning to stock up on decorations. One decoration that they felt good about buying this year was a wreath made by the Dobyns-Bennett Future Farmers of America. The FFA is an organization... Read more »

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H1N1: Deadly or a False Scare?

Posted on December 2, 2009
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Written by Ashley Woodlief, Sports Editor

On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization signaled that a pandemic of 2009 H1N1 flu was underway.  According to the CDC from April 15, 2009 to July 24, 2009, a total of 43,771 confirmed (H1N1) cases were reported. Of these cases... Read more »

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Reading for Renovation

Posted on November 30, 2009
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Written by Nicole Larkins, Reporter

   The librarians, Rebecca Thomasson and Cynthia Ryman, have been hard at work raising money by holding a book sale. They are selling old classics, fiction, and poetry books that are only one dollar per book or a whole bag for only... Read more »

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Dangers Abroad- Americans Oblivious?

Posted on November 24, 2009
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Written by Tucker Shull

Americans pay attention to American news, first and foremost. Always have, always will. Part of this is because of our Founding Fathers’ intentions. George Washington warned the public before retirement about the folly of a nation... Read more »

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Cut the craving

Posted on November 24, 2009
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Written by Kiersten Reynolds, Distribution Manager

According to USA Today, European scientists are in the proccess of making vaccines for nicotine addiction. The drug is still experimental and is not yet on the market, but in late September the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)... Read more »

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Paper or Pixel- The New E-Edition of The Arrowhead

Posted on November 23, 2009
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Written by Kiersten Reynolds, Distribution Manager, Photographer

 Recently, The Dobyns-Bennett Arrowhead has made a step into the future of journalism by launching their new online edition. This site will keep the student body current on all the D-B news. The site will enhance student knowledge... Read more »

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Sad, but true, tragedy, Homeless Youth

Posted on November 11, 2009
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Written by Kiersten Reynolds, Reporter

“It makes them grow up too fast,” said Michele Wilder, homeless education coordinator of the Kingsport City School District. Last year, 196 students from our district were referred to Wilder by teachers, counselors, and, occasionally... Read more »

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If you build it, they will come

Posted on November 10, 2009
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Written by Hannah Marcello, Editor-in-Chief

Currently, what do you think about the library at Dobyns-Bennett High School? Ever thought of maybe spicing it up? If you agree that the library at D-B may be a bit blah, then you will definitely appreciate the upcoming renovation... Read more »

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