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Facts:
The college basketball season is one of the most exciting times of the year. Fans watch their teams battle to get into the NCAA Tournament, which is filled with Cinderella stories and buzzer-beating 3-pointers. But since the NBA’s 2005 collective bargaining agreement, college basketball has been robbed of its true quality.

In 2005, the NBA changed its rules regarding player eligibility. Commonly referred to as the “one-and-done rule,” all players must meet certain criteria before playing in the NBA. The NCAA usually takes the brunt of the criticism for this, but it is an NBA rule that the NCAA has no control over.

Arguments:
The other argument for the age minimum is that because education is valuable and the NBA should make players go to college. But players already have the option to play in the D-League or overseas to fill the one-year waiting period. Since there is no educational value in that, then players should have the NBA as an option as well.

If NBA-ready players cared about education, then they would stay in college for more than the one year that they have to wait before declaring for the NBA.

Revision:
“The committee believes resetting the team fouls to zero at the 9:59 mark of each half may have the same effect as resetting the team fouls to zero at the end of each quarter, while at the same time allowing for men’s college basketball to retain the unique format of two 20-minute halves,” the release said.

During the NIT, team fouls will reset to zero at the 10-minute mark of each half, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved. Aware of the chatter from proponents urging the game be switched to a format of four 10-minute quarters instead of two 20-minute halves in the game, this might be a way to compromise, the NCAA indicated.

http://baylorlariat.com/2013/11/21/editorial-nba-rules-detract-from-ncaa-basketball/

Oineza, Hari
Park, Daniel
Vergara, Reinard

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https://highlandernews.org/3902/editorial-benefits-of-sand-volleybal-outweigh-costs-of-losing-mens-tennis/

FACTS
Sand volleyball has the potential to become a premier sport at UCR. Only a handful of teams have implemented sand volleyball into their athletic curriculum so far. Currently, CSU Long Beach, Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine and USC have sand volleyball teams that played last year. CSU Long Beach drew a big crowd at its first game, drawing 200 people to the match. Currently, UC Santa Barbara is the only other school in the UC system expected to field a sand volleyball team this coming season. The possibility of UCR joining the list of schools as a pioneer in the sport is a significant advantage, as the university can attempt to establish a successful program. The university could also potentially attract significant talent, as we would be one of the few universities that offer sand volleyball in the western region. This talent would not be limited to the new sport, however; sand volleyball could bolster UCR’s ability to attract traditional volleyball players as well.

ARGUMENTS
We at the Highlander Editorial Board support Wickstrom’s proposal because it makes sense for the university and its student body economically. According the department’s figures, the savings from implementing women’s sand volleyball outweigh the current amount of funds needed to support the men’s tennis program. The men’s tennis budget stands at $174,419 for this season. The estimated cost of a sand volleyball team is around $22,277 per season. The estimate also includes travel, as the department expects the team to compete only in California. Sand volleyball players would be recycled from the indoor volleyball team, thus no additional funds for scholarships would be required.

However, there is an initial cost of constructing three new sand volleyball courts at a price tag of $74,455. Critics claim this is a risky investment if the sand volleyball team does not work out as promised. But the same argument can be made for the men’s tennis team, which has found little success since UCR became a Division I institution in 1999. In the 2012 season, the men’s tennis team won zero matches versus Big West opponents.

REVISONS
It's is said in the facts that Sand Volleyball has its potential to become a premier sport but they didn't tell us the benefits of it to the players who turns to be a tennis player before who chooses sand volleyball now. Also, it tells that the new sand courts they were playing per season only witch is being bought at a high price and as it said that it was too risky investments but courts for tennis is much expensive. They were both expensive being played per season but it doesn't matter still spends high for players to play and prove and show others what they are good at.

Aquino, Ivan Gregory
Amante, Julie Bill

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Editorial: Crime report has plenty of good news, but some sobering news, too

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Editorial: Crime report has plenty of good news, but some sobering news, too

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A five-year snapshot comparing crime statistics from 2011 to 2016, shows a 61.8 percent drop in homicides last year, a 48.4 percent decrease in robberies, 40.8 percent fewer burglaries, and 29.1 percent fewer aggravated assaults.

Nationwide, the FBI reported violent crime increased 3.9 percent in 2015 but property crimes decreased by 2.6 percent. Figures for 2016 have not been released.

And though there were 13 homicides in New Haven in 2016, Interim Police Chief Anthony Campbell pointed out that number is 21 less than there were 2011, noting "That's 21 more families, 21 brothers and sisters, 21 fathers and uncles, who are alive today because of the work you all do."

Arguments:
But, while there has been a consistent drop in violent crime since 2011, statistics also show the number of nonfatal shootings has been increasing slightly in the last three years. That number dropped from 92 in 2012 to 66 in 2013, and again to 60 in 2014 - but it rose to 63 in 2015, and to 67 in 2016. Campbell said while those numbers are only slightly increasing, the department takes any rise in crime seriously and will continue to put plans in place to address the issues.

"It's still a concern. Sixty-seven people being shot is too much. One person being shot is too much," Campbell said. "The numbers are down but there's still more we can do."

Amid other decreases, however, sexual assault hasn't followed that trend. With a total of 52 rapes in 2016, there were just as many as there were in 2011.

Revision:
He said the department will continue its community policing efforts, and will work on pushing those number even lower in 2017. Department issued cellphones for police officers, expanding coverage of Shotspotter and city cameras, a new "state of the art" crime lab, and a forensic mobile phone analysis system are just some of the programs the department plans to implement throughout the new year.

Mayor Toni Harp said she is grateful city police have embraced the community-based policing model and are always willing to work with community members, the school district and other city departments.

"In a culture that seems at times - especially this year - to be moving more and more toward isolation and division, New Haven stands tall for this example of cooperation, and positive results to show for it," Harp said.

Connecticut U.S. Attorney Deirdre M. Daly said New Haven deserves special recognition for its efforts to make the city safer.

http://www.nhregister.com/opinion/20170114/editorial-crime-report-has-plenty-of-good-news-but-some-sobering-news-too

Daryl Munar
Jude Ablao

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United Nations Population Fund has reported that the Philippines is now the only country in the Asia-Pacific where the number of teenage pregnancies has gone up in the past two decades.

The UNFPA said girls aged 15 to 19 make up 10 percent of the Philippine population, and one out of 10 of those girls have become mothers.

Arguments/opinions:
- Teenage pregnancy is a serious issue that may seriously impact the future of a young woman.Being a teenage mom can cause medical compication not only on the mother but also with the baby,it can also lead to emotional crisis which can affect both of them.

-The risks of laboring at  young age is crucial. It is no joke to be a mother at the age .
- One cause of teenage pregnancy, are the health risks among the baby. The baby may suffer health, social and emotional problems. And the women who became mother in their young age, are more prone to medical complications, especially premature labor and social consequences

Revisions-
According to the results of the 2013 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) one out of ten young Filipino women age 15-19 has begun childbearing: 8 percent are already mothers and another 2 percent are pregnant with their first child.Being a mother at  very young age is no joke. You can go through medical complications and emotional problems that can affect the baby and the mother . It is also said in  article that being a teenage mom there is a high possibility to have a premature baby.Being  parent is never easy you can go through a lot of difficulties you also have to give up your education in order to raise the baby ,you cant just do the things you have done before like hang out with your friends or buy everything you want. So think before you do something that you will regret in the end.

http://www.philstar.com/opinion/2016/07/11/1601644/editorial-teenage-mothers?nomobile=1
Awingan Pauline
Graycochea Beverly

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FACTS
- According to the study conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2005, Social media are often used by young adults, between the aged of 18 to 29 and 90% of these young adults are involved in some sort of social media network.
-Interest for Social Media begins when a child has reached the age of 13 and that interest continues to develop at the age of 17. Becoming addicted to Social Media enables that teenager to use his mobile devices more often than usual and a surprising 35% of people aged 65 and up are also using social media.
-Based on the survey that was included from the same source, the top four most used social media sites as of 2015 are Facebook, which has been the top platform for years now; Instagram; Snapchat; and Twitter.

ARGUMENTS
These are the arguments stated in the Editorial:
-"At times it seems people may be having more contact with their mobile device, rather than talking to one another. You go to a mall and have people constantly walking into you because they are too busy looking down at their phones."
-"Some people may use social media to hide behind insecurities; a shy person may be able to express more through social media than in person. Though it is good that people feel a certain freedom with social media, it is also negatively working by steering people away from making deep relationships."

REVISIONS
-Nowadays, Social Media has taken over the lives of the people who are indulged in this new trend. Their mobile devices has become their virtual friends and people seem to enjoy this rather than with their real, physical friends. Wherever they go, their mobile devices follows.
-Social media can be of help the people who are shy and they are able to express their feelings in ways they can't in person. Social media has it's advantages but there are also disadvantages and one of them is that it makes people shallow.

http://www.mountain-news.com/opinion/editorials/article_377a0f5c-64d2-11e6-b664-dfbe1d3be177.html

Apigo, Maria Alexea
De la Torre, Angelica
Gonzales, Mayumi

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FACTS:
-According to the police raders, Chinese national Meco Tan was shot dead when he tried to flee in his car yesterday's early morning raid.
-In some cases, prohibited drugs and presecutors are conveyed and transferred from high seas to smaller vessels. These are delivered to ports or coastal communities without the government knowing.
-A video footage was reported showing sacks of finished product at Tan's home. His home is suspected as his own lab.

2.
-Because of drug war, a lot of drug pushers and prosecutors are hiding. Police officers are monitoring and tracking the users. Mr. Tan was found by the police officers but tried to get away using his car and they shot him down.

-Since the government is tough on smugglers as well as to drug pushers,they have to find a way to deliver the illegal drugs behind the government. In some cases, they use ships to deliver it. Since the government think that the ship contains  common industrial chemicals, they do not check the luggage.
-The video footage was served as an evidence to arrest Mr. Tan. The video shows the piles and stacks of illegal drugs being processed in his own house. The pollice officers found finished products of shabu in Mr. Tan's house.

3.
Several precursors of prohibited drugs are not banned.
-Several precursors of prohibited drugs should be banned.

President Duterte has vowed to "really level the playing field" for business.
-President Duterte has vowed to "really level the playing field" not just for business but for the economy and the people.

http://www.philstar.com/opinion/2016/07/23/1605735/editorial-drugs-and-smuggling?nomobile=1

Andrade
Ramos

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http://www.philstar.com/opinion/2016/07/23/1605735/editorial-drugs-and-smuggling?nomobile=1

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Bullying: Students themselves may be key to solving problem

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Bullying: Students themselves may be key to solving problem

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The month of October is known as the National Bullying Prevention month. The school officials of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County are raising awareness about the issue in bullying and cyber-bullying. The survey last year revealed that the students agreed that bullying was a problem, 53 percent in the eighth-grade, 43 percent in the fifth-grade, and 28 percent in the senior high-school.

PACER National Bullying Prevention Center sponsored a day to raise awareness and show support for students who have been bullied which is called Unity Day.

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Andy Hagler, an executive director of the Mental Health Assocation in Forsyth County stated that Social media has left bullying victims with few ways to escape.

Bullies are everywhere and it can be anyone around you. You cannot escape because people who are bullied becomes bully at times.

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“Social media has left bullying victims with few ways to escape.”

Social media has become a form of escapism for the victims of bullying.

"It’s important that students themselves are getting involved to combat bullying."

Combat bullying is important to students but it can also be used as a tool for them to bully other people.

http://www.journalnow.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-bullying-students-themselves-may-be-key-to-solving-problem/article_b2f44c4a-32a0-11e3-9f11-001a4bcf6878.html

Cabarrubias, Aubrey Yvonne V.
Catbagan, Jan Marie M.