The Roar Vol. 17 No. 3

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the

Roar

A&M Consolidated High School

Rave about student humanitarianism on pages 12 and 13

1801 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, Texas 77840

eyes,

wandering

Friday, Dec. 9, 2011

Vol. 17 No. 3

minds

questioning

Student, faculty opinions conflict on effects of cheating by dana branham, features editor

*names have been changed to protect student identities The classroom is nearly silent, the air conditioner emitting a low on his phone. Some may feel guilt as they do this, only desiring a good hum as students busily scratch at Scantrons, periodically flipping over grade. To others, it’s just a habit or a way to succeed without trying. their papers. The students are in the middle of taking one of many Cheating occurs not only in this classroom, but in many, whether it is normal tests that come along with the high school experience. in the form of copying a homework assignment, simply telling a friend Aside from test-taking, a few students in the room are participating what was on a test or quiz, or plagiarizing a test or paper. in what is a "normal" activity for them—cheating. One student nonchalantly peeks at another’s answer sheet. A different student sits see "cheating" on page 3 in the back of the room, scrolling through answers a friend texted him

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY AMY ZHANG

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where News Viewpoints Snapshots Student Life

pages 2-5 Health and Rec

page 14

pages 6-10 People

page 15-18

page 11 Sports

page 19-21

pages 12-13 Entertainment/Etc. pages 22-24

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Students and staff at Consol find a healthy approach to eating as vegetarians. PAGE 14

Students who have hunted since a young age find the hobby exhilarating. PAGE 17


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