Hoping for a Sweeter Future
By Adrian Liloy UJW Staff Writer UJW Staff Writer Adrian Liloy was in Italy when terror struck the Boston Marathon this spring. This is his account. VINCENZA, Italy—Deep down, I […]
Found Footage: A Look Into The Horror Genre’s Future
BY ADRIAN LILOY UJW Staff Writer NOKESVILLE, Va. -Found footage films have been present in the horror genre for more than two decades, but just recently have become a popular […]
WABJ News 2013
Bounty Scandal Isn’t Just Happening in the NFL
Bounty Scandal Everyone knows football is a rough and tumble sport. However, eyebrows are raised when we learn that players are paid a “bounty” to brutally take out the competition. […]
Staying Back to Get a Jump on College Scholarships Is it Right?
Reclassifying With college education costs skyrocketing, some talented basketball players are choosing to stay an extra year in high school. They want to improve their game and stand out against […]
Trying to Get Minorities to Attend Private Schools is Tough
Private School Diversity All private schools claim to be champions of diversity. Some make valient efforts. Some are successful, most are not. Public school figures for Maryland show a diversity […]
Are Atheists Just Like You and Me?
Atheists There are roughly 34 million adults in the United States who claim no religious denomination. Straight Up: Urban Voice junior Hannah Cuthbertson of Kettle Run High in Warrenton, VA, […]
Dumpster Diving Makes for Frugal Feasting
Dumpster diving, or “urban foraging,” as it is sometimes called, usually occurs behind grocery stores or other food establishments where food is thrown out as soon as it reaches its expiration date. But a relatively new group of Dumpster divers has emerged: those who don’t necessarily need to Dumpster dive.
College Majors: Follow the Heart or Follow the Money?
In the whirlwind that is most commonly known as senior year, it is almost impossible for a high school senior to go a few days without the question “What are you going to major in?”
Childhood Obesity a Major Concern
First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Campaign was designed to help decrease the amount of obese and overweight children in America.
