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Corn ethanol ineffective as viable energy source (5/08)

Written by Roy Lee
Brazilian Renewable Energy Co. recently launched a $2.7 billion project to export one billion gallons of ethanol every year by 2015. Recently, Brazil has grown to be the leading sugarcane ethanol producer in the world.

'No risk' moth-control spray needs more study

Written by Soraya Okuda
On March 20, mayor Gavin Newsom sent a formal letter to governor Arnold Schwarzenegger asking for further study of the health consequences of a pheromone spray before the scheduled August aerial application over the entire Bay area.

Academic dishonesty harms class dynamic

Written by The Lowell staff
In a highly prestigious school like Lowell, the desire for academic success can sometimes lead to desperate measures. To gain an extra edge on an assignment or test, some students may plagiarize off of internet sources, seek test answers from friends or find ways to sneak information into a test.

Trust young adults with lower drinking age

Written by The Lowell Staff

Eighteen is a pivotal age in an American’s life. It marks a rite of passage. What used to be forbidden — tattoos, fireworks, guns, cigarettes, ballots — now become accessible. Individuals also gain the right to enlist in the armed forces to fight and potentially die for their country. Many states have recently argued to lower the drinking age with respects to these rights. These states argue that if a citizen is old enough to be entrusted with voting and military service, he should also be trusted with alcohol.

Thank you, Mr. Lucey

Written by Anthony Clay
One of Lowell’s greatest contributors is retiring this year after 54 years of dedication to the school. Known as “Mr. Lowell,” Paul Lucey is stepping down as executive director of the Lowell Alumni Association. The Lowell would like to applaud Lucey for his exceptional work.

Senior denounces trivial graduation practices (4/08)

Written by Anna Vignet
The moment the glossy senior portrait pamphlet came in the mail I knew that I would be a whirlwind of cynicism when it came to senior activities this year.

AP contract helps maintain school vitality

Written by Weina Zhao

For every 100 AP exams administered, the school receives enough money to fund one teacher. Last year’s exams brought in $2.16 million for the 2007-2008 school year. The AP program thus contributes to the school’s ability to maintain staff, offer seven classes to students, reduce class sizes and fund important programs. By signing the AP contract, students help maintain the school’s vitality.

Muni overhaul: A hit

Written by The Lowell Staff

A plan to improve Muni, sponsored by mayor Gavin Newsom, seeks to reduce service in areas where fewer people take Muni in order to fund expansion of more popular lines. “Consolidating less-traveled routes will allow Muni to focus on the 15 lines that carry 75 percent of its passengers,” Newsom said, according to a March 27 article in the Chronicle. The first overhaul of the Muni system in nearly 20 years, according to the Municipal Transportation Agency, the plan may take effect as early as summer 2008.

City's policy acknowledges immigrant roots (4/08)

Written by Ana Billingsley

From Chinese laborers arriving to build railroads in the 1850s to Mexican farmers invited to work California’s land from the 1940s to the 1960s, the racial diversity San Francisco boasts today owes its thanks to its immigrant roots. But alongside this pride is controversy over the number of immigrants entering the country illegally. In 2004 unauthorized immigrants in California numbered 2.45 million, according to a study by the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C. . This number reveals an issue significant to cities throughout California, yet it is also an issue each local government should be able to address individually according to its needs.

Lower college costs (4/08)

Written by The Lowell Staff
More painful than guessing admissions decisions off of big and small envelopes is estimating financial aid packages based on a college’s endowment size. Many of the nation’s most wealthy, elite, selective universities do not seem to want to boast one more adjective — generous — to their impressive descriptions.

Promote bus safety (4/08)

Written by Lauren Quirarte
A citizen from Toledo, Ohio is pushing a bill before Congress that would require seat belts on school buses that travel from state to state. John Betts’ bus safety bill is his response to a bus accident in 2008 that killed five teens on a traveling baseball team, including his son.

Con-Incentives (3/08)

Written by Anthony Clay
As the old adage goes, “give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will live forever.” Similarly, the “Learn and Earn” program offers a short term solution to a chronic problem.

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