THE EXCHANGE
"You can always bet your bippy on us."*
 

ISSUE 9   

Related News: Robberies and crime are on the rise in England.  The robbery at the Bank of England seems to be part of a growing trend around the nation. 
 

Marine Drowning-Jason Tharp was like many teenage boys who enlist in the Marines to get money for college. What he didn’t except was that he wouldn’t make it out of recruit training alive- in fact he drowned treading 8 feet of water. Two weeks after his death the case is being brought to court charging Sgt. Nadya Lopez of negligent homicide. It is even more disturbing to discover that the Sgt. was only an arm’s length away from the Marine recruit according to prosecutors.  Read more about Tharp’s drowning and what really went on in the recruit depot before he died.

Related News: Law schools across the country have been challenging a rule that requires universities to give equal access to the military recruiters or risk losing funding.
 

Customizing vehicles seems to be one of the fastest growing subcultures. From interior modifications to engine upgrades, people our age are capable of building these new age hot rods.  This new section features a short article as well as a video that will allow you to meet readers and their vehicles.  Check out Derek Palasek's jacked up and tricked out Ford F-350." 
 

Your professors are people, too! Get the inside story on their likes, dislikes and what they expect from you.

Professor Colorado T. Sky: Teacher, Poet, and Biker.

These are some of the most
interesting interactive news and features being created in American newspapers today.

    
    Read these stories happening around our community:

•      The Vagina Monologues is coming back on campus to raise
       awareness for violence prevention day.
   
•      The Student Government Association vote on a sensible drug policy
       petition was postponed due to the failure of an SSDP representative
       to attend the meeting.
   
•      Seven FPC seniors were honored at the season's final basketball
       home game.
   
•      A Jell-O  wrestling tournament could make its way to FPC.
   
•      The trip to the Balkans was postponed because of planning issues
       and lack of student involvement.
   
•      The Fitzwater Center's Tuesday Briefing series kicked off this past week, featuring former journalist William Seamans.

    Attempting Suicide
      Suicide is a difficult topic to discuss, but writer Michael Walsh explains how
      Kelley Steih won out over the demons that made her try to kill herself.

      Watching What You Eat
      Most people have no idea what it's like to  battle food allergies .
 

FPC students have created films, animation, commercials, talk shows, news and videos to keep you entertained and informed.

Roommates, a show that finds out which set of roommates know each other the best. NEW

FPC Chowda, is back, check it out. NEW

Get the latest NBA updates and watch Off the Glass, hosted by Joe Fagella. NEW

Watch Jon Galed's video on the Rindge Fire Department and Police Department as they try to get a new building for their employees. NEW
 

      Lisa's Blog: New! The price of fashion. . .

      Sean's Blog: New! Movies to date by. . .

       Tom's Blog: New! Interviewing In Flames. . .

       Jake's Blog:  Poetry is back in rap. . .

      Christina's Blog: Freedom of the Press and Censorship. . .

       Stephen's Blog: New! Why Nuclear Arms Control is Failing. . .