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