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    Many schools today seem to be making the switch from no dress code to a dress code or uniform. Dress codes and uniforms continue being implemented in schools and with this comes many benefits, such as less violence, students focusing more on academics, bringing success and positive results to students and teachers, and affordability of school uniforms. Having had a school uniform for most of my academic career, I definitely see the many benefits that come with having a uniform and seeing that the

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    Chaminade University

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    Chaminade University of Honolulu is a small, co-educational private school founded in 1955 by the Roman Catholic Society of Mary. Originally known as St. Louis Junior College, it became Chaminade College in 1957 when it transitioned to a four-year college, and Chaminade University in 1977 when it began offering graduate degrees. The school is named after Father William Joseph Chaminade, who survived the French Revolution and went on to establish the Society of Mary. Chaminade's offerings include

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    Shelby Forsythe Economics/ Machado Period 2 January 7th 2016 Encinitas Coastal Rail Trail The City Council voted 3-2 on May 20, 2015 to build the rail trail. The first leg of Encinitas’ coastal rail trail could possibly go on Coast Highway 101. The Coastal Rail Trail located between Oceanside and San Diego. They are starting the construction by doing segments of the project at a time. The Encinitas Coastal Rail Trail is used to provide an easy bike riding environment for everyone that would

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    possible. Indeed, school should be an enriching experience for all ages and students should be provided with the tools and environment to achieve their maximum capability. The best way to accomplish this goal is to introduce a uniform policy to public schools. In 1994, the first uniforms were required in the schools of Long Beach, California; since then, other public schools have followed in their footsteps, also adopting uniform policies (Chen). The president of the Long Beach School District gave his comments

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    economically, and individually diverse district. The sixth district populace is a vital contributor to the economy of New Jersey, generating revenue through tourism, fishing, light and heavy manufacturing, advanced research, and technological development. The sixth district’s urban centers, New Brunswick, Asbury Park, and Perth Amboy, and acclaimed universities, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and Monmouth, contribute to the vibrancy of life within the sixth district. The dedicated people of eastern

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    The Watts Riots

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    That’s correct, you guessed it right! It’s the infamous Compton. The city that everyone has heard in the news or in a song at one point or another. This definition was taken from Urban Dictionary, a site that allows anyone to define specific words and terms. It is easy to see that Compton is often related with drugs, crime and gangs, but the general public fails to realize the truth behind the suburb. The smaller Los Angeles district is filled with hard working people that have been disenfranchised

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    and the Castro district of San Francisco through his contributions in politics and stance as an openly gay man. He can also be attributed to being the most influential gay individual to hold political office in United States history. Harvey Milk was born in Woodmere, New York to a Jewish family. He played football and enjoyed opera in high school, however he hid his love for opera from his friends (Shilts 1982: 8). Although he acknowledged himself as a homosexual in high school, he kept it a secret

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    resulted in the development and incorporation of new and expanded curricula in twenty-seven Orange County School Districts. Supportive organizations, in partnership with local educational institutions, provide graduates of these programs with career pathways towards “Green” employment. These programs include a fuel training program focused on incumbent training opportunities provided by Long Beach City College; the UC Irvine Graduate Division’s Graduate Professional Success Program (GPS) which helps graduate

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    Public school systems across the country are now requiring students to wear uniforms. Can uniforms really make a difference in a child's academic performance? Wouldn't uniforms infringe the child's creativity and self expression? The "clothes don't make the child" right (Hempill A15)? Wrong. School uniforms can drastically reduce school violence and help a student to focus on school work. In 1996, President Clinton endorsed public school uniforms in his State of the Union Address(Atkins 42). This

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    IRAC 1 Call of the Question___Discuss the potential “liability” of Teacher and of City Middle School, as well as any defenses each may raise. STUDENT (JENNIFER, PLAINTIFF) v. TEACHER (DEFENDANT) Subject IS TEACHER POTENTIALLY LIABLE FOR NEGLIGENCE for the FINGER INJURY SUFFERED by the PLAINTIFF? Rule Negligence NEGLIGENCE will be found if TEACHER OWED a DUTY, the duty was BREACHED, and the breach was both the ACTUAL CAUSE and the PROXIMATE CAUSE of the PLAINTIFF’S DAMAGES. A defendant, like

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