This is David DeVore. He is a little boy who recently visited a dental surgeon to remove an extra tooth. This is a condition called Hyperdential. After David was finished with the dentist, his father filmed him with a video camera. It was posted to YouTube, and within four days, went viral. Currently, it has over 64.3 million views and nearly 100,000 comments. The reason this video is so popular is because he was high.
The first thing that strikes you about David is his voice. It is slightly slurred, and hard to understand sometimes. However, you have to forgive him, he’s seven. And, as mentioned before, he was high from dental narcotics.
Another thing that strikes you about David are his eyes. They are very droopy, but again, this is due to the fact that he’s high. At one point, his father scolds him by saying “Nah-ah-ah, don’t put it, don’t put that in your mouth,” and if one were to look closely, they would see David’s eyes grow slightly larger because he thinks he might be in trouble.
The “David After Dentist” video helped start davidafterdentist.com. There you can see the original video, read blogs, how the video happened, and purchase merchandise. All proceeds from merch benefit David’s college fund and Operation Smile.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Habitat volunteers still going strong
Habitat volunteers range from all ages Imagine stepping up onto a small scaffold with a container of primer and priming the edges of the walls of a new house. The scaffold isn’t very long, so not much space can be covered at once. The scaffold must be moved, and then stepped upon again. This process is repeated until all the edges of the rooms have been primed. Sounds hard at your young age, right? Imagine doing it when you’re 76.
Bill Weber has been a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity for about the past five years. He was probably the oldest person volunteering for Habitat this Saturday.
About 15 Habitat volunteers spent Saturday were working on priming a house. The house will be completed sometime in early fall.
Still, Bill’s age does not affect his ability to work quickly and thoroughly. He works with the strength of a man who is 25 years old.
He is an adorable man one could easily see as their grandfather. It’s easy to tell he loves volunteering for Habitat, because his face lights up as he talks about it.
Habitat for Humanity was founded internationally in 1976. In 1988, Habitat was established in Lincoln. Lincoln’s Habitat has built over 100 homes and housed over 500 children and adults.
Bill’s favorite part about volunteering for Habitat is the look on people’s faces when the organization finishes a house. He has finished around seven to eight houses with Habitat.
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that brings together communities to build houses for low-income families. Anyone can volunteer for Habitat and no experience is required. If physical labor isn’t something one is interested in, they can simply donate money or supply items on their wish list found on their website instead.
Another volunteer was Kiefer Watson. At 18, he was the youngest volunteer present that day. This was his first house he worked on. He left a different volunteer organization for Habitat because the one he was at was too boring for him.
As a newbie, Kiefer does not know what his favorite or least favorite parts of Habitat are yet. However, he does know that he loves volunteering for Habitat and will definitely be volunteering for as long as possible.
However, Bill would like to volunteer for Habitat until he dies.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Editorial
An anti-bulling law was recently passed in Massachusetts after two boys hanged themselves due to bullying at their schools. The law classifies bullying as, “The severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture or any combination thereof, directed at another student that has the effect of: causing physical or emotional harm to the other student or damage to the other student’s property; placing the other student in reasonable fear of harm to himself or to his property; creating a hostile environment at school for the other student; infringing on the rights of the other student at school; or materially and substantially disrupting the education process or the orderly operation of a school.”
Moreover, the law could quite possibly have the potential to impose upon student’s constitutional right of freedom of speech.
However, a law that also requires every student from kindergarten through 12th grade to participate in anti-bullying behavior may not completely stop bullying; it CAN help the world take a step forward to ending bullying altogether.
The law considers property damage to a student’s personal items “bullying.” Property damage is not included in the freedom of speech aspect, because it’s not a spoken part of the bullying definition. The law also includes physical assault as bullying, too. This also is not included in the freedom of speech part. There are several other points to this bullying law than the freedom of speech argument.
Although students are constitutionally protected to say what they want, they should be more aware of the effect the things they say has on other people. They should be told the stories of what happens when kids are bullied and how that can be prevented. The anti-bullying curriculum should strongly advise the ‘if you don’t have anything to say, don’t say anything at all,’ policy.
The new anti-bullying law in Massachusetts is a great idea as far as taking that first step forward to ending bullying, though it must be acknowledged that it will NOT be the solution.
Original story here
Moreover, the law could quite possibly have the potential to impose upon student’s constitutional right of freedom of speech.
However, a law that also requires every student from kindergarten through 12th grade to participate in anti-bullying behavior may not completely stop bullying; it CAN help the world take a step forward to ending bullying altogether.
The law considers property damage to a student’s personal items “bullying.” Property damage is not included in the freedom of speech aspect, because it’s not a spoken part of the bullying definition. The law also includes physical assault as bullying, too. This also is not included in the freedom of speech part. There are several other points to this bullying law than the freedom of speech argument.
Although students are constitutionally protected to say what they want, they should be more aware of the effect the things they say has on other people. They should be told the stories of what happens when kids are bullied and how that can be prevented. The anti-bullying curriculum should strongly advise the ‘if you don’t have anything to say, don’t say anything at all,’ policy.
The new anti-bullying law in Massachusetts is a great idea as far as taking that first step forward to ending bullying, though it must be acknowledged that it will NOT be the solution.
Original story here
The Story of Me
This is Lauren. Lauren is a girl from Nebraska. Lauren is different from your ordinary teenager. She wears strange outfits, strange makeup, and says strange things.
The first thing that strikes you about Lauren is her Mohawk. People don’t usually see girls with Mohawks, but Lauren thinks that’s something unique about her. Although her Mohawk is not always visible, it is always there, similar to a ninja.
This is a story about being comfortable in your own skin. This is a story about being unique and embracing your inner weird. Because let’s face it, everyone has quirks, even if they don’t let them show. This is a story about being who you are.
Who is Lauren? Lauren is a 16 year old girl who hails from Waverly, Nebraska. She’s usually doing something that wasn’t expected of her, like talking to fruit. Sometimes she talks to fruit. Sometimes the fruit talks back. Some of her best friends are fruit. Until she eats them, of course.
Lauren is also the type of person to make rainbows on her eyes (and occasionally, eyebrows) using eyeliner. Sometimes, she does other weird things with makeup. Once, she made a rainbow lightning bolt that went all the way down her face. Sometimes, people compare the way Lauren looks and dresses to Lady Gaga. Lauren isn’t trying to be Lady Gaga. That was just a plus.
Lauren likes to wear weird outfits. Her wardrobe consists of a lot of neon and cut up leggings. She wears suspenders, a Fez hat, and neckties. When she shops, if clothes are ‘too normal,’ she won’t buy them. Oftentimes, the clothes she DOES buy are the only piece the store has in stock. Occasionally, she can be seen wearing a cowboy hat. She isn’t a cowboy. She just likes hats.
It is early June in the year 2010. Aliens are orbiting the Earth, preparing to take over the universe. Just kidding. Lauren is in her house, preparing to draw on her mirror with Crayola markers. She decides that she wants to look more artistic. So she starts to pin the markers into her hair. To look even more artistic, she takes makeup of the same color as the markers and puts it on her face. To document that she did this, she takes a picture with her camera phone and posts it to Facebook. Lauren’s friend, Leah, leaves a comment saying she looks like Lady Gaga. Lauren wasn’t trying to be Lady Gaga, but she accepts the compliment anyway.
Of course, what makes Lauren interesting is she says strange things. She likes to compare herself to the Harry Potter character, Luna Lovegood. Luna is a Ravenclaw. Lauren isn’t. She is a Hufflepuff. But, anyway, Lauren and Luna essentially bear the same mind. When people are noticing a car accident ahead of them, Lauren says something like, “There’s something in the trees.” This is especially strange when there are no trees around. Lauren is an odd duck, and that’s okay.
The first thing that strikes you about Lauren is her Mohawk. People don’t usually see girls with Mohawks, but Lauren thinks that’s something unique about her. Although her Mohawk is not always visible, it is always there, similar to a ninja.
This is a story about being comfortable in your own skin. This is a story about being unique and embracing your inner weird. Because let’s face it, everyone has quirks, even if they don’t let them show. This is a story about being who you are.
Who is Lauren? Lauren is a 16 year old girl who hails from Waverly, Nebraska. She’s usually doing something that wasn’t expected of her, like talking to fruit. Sometimes she talks to fruit. Sometimes the fruit talks back. Some of her best friends are fruit. Until she eats them, of course.
Lauren is also the type of person to make rainbows on her eyes (and occasionally, eyebrows) using eyeliner. Sometimes, she does other weird things with makeup. Once, she made a rainbow lightning bolt that went all the way down her face. Sometimes, people compare the way Lauren looks and dresses to Lady Gaga. Lauren isn’t trying to be Lady Gaga. That was just a plus.
Lauren likes to wear weird outfits. Her wardrobe consists of a lot of neon and cut up leggings. She wears suspenders, a Fez hat, and neckties. When she shops, if clothes are ‘too normal,’ she won’t buy them. Oftentimes, the clothes she DOES buy are the only piece the store has in stock. Occasionally, she can be seen wearing a cowboy hat. She isn’t a cowboy. She just likes hats.
It is early June in the year 2010. Aliens are orbiting the Earth, preparing to take over the universe. Just kidding. Lauren is in her house, preparing to draw on her mirror with Crayola markers. She decides that she wants to look more artistic. So she starts to pin the markers into her hair. To look even more artistic, she takes makeup of the same color as the markers and puts it on her face. To document that she did this, she takes a picture with her camera phone and posts it to Facebook. Lauren’s friend, Leah, leaves a comment saying she looks like Lady Gaga. Lauren wasn’t trying to be Lady Gaga, but she accepts the compliment anyway.
Of course, what makes Lauren interesting is she says strange things. She likes to compare herself to the Harry Potter character, Luna Lovegood. Luna is a Ravenclaw. Lauren isn’t. She is a Hufflepuff. But, anyway, Lauren and Luna essentially bear the same mind. When people are noticing a car accident ahead of them, Lauren says something like, “There’s something in the trees.” This is especially strange when there are no trees around. Lauren is an odd duck, and that’s okay.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
The Story of Tiffanie
This is Tiffanie. She met her brother for the first time when she was 15 in Missouri. After her brother graduated from high school, it was decided that Tiffanie was old enough to meet him.
The first thing that strikes you about Tiffanie is her smile. Her smile is something that never leaves her face. Not that many people have a constant smile. You can easily imagine her literally smiling as she’s sleeping.
This is a story about having someone so close to you be so far. This story is about meeting someone who should have been there your whole life be gone. This story is about the unbreakable bond siblings share.
Who is Tiffanie? Tiffanie is a 16 year old girl from Fairbury, Nebraska. When she was around eight or nine years old, she was told she had a brother named Cory. She remembers feeling excited when she learned she had another sibling. Her mother had him when she was only 19 years old and Tiffanie’s grandmother did not approve of her having children at such a young age, so they were separated. When Cory graduated from high school, Tiffanie and her mother drove down to Missouri so she could meet him. They pulled up into the driveway and they were kind of pushed into each other.
It is the not-so-distant future. Cory is leaving to go to Iraq. Tiffanie says she’s going to miss him a lot. Though she’s only known him for about a year, they have grown very close and talk all the time, even though they live miles apart.
Of course, what makes Tiffanie interesting is that she has a kindness that’s a higher level than most people. Upon arriving home one day, she heard a “Help me.” She put her things inside and followed the sound of the pleas. She found an elderly woman named Ruth who had fallen in the grass across the street from Tiffanie’s house. She ran over to help her, but couldn’t pick her up. Tiffanie went to the farmer’s market to get help. Tiffanie was rewarded with a hug. There aren’t many people who are willing to help a random stranger who they’ve never met and probably never will meet again.
The first thing that strikes you about Tiffanie is her smile. Her smile is something that never leaves her face. Not that many people have a constant smile. You can easily imagine her literally smiling as she’s sleeping.
This is a story about having someone so close to you be so far. This story is about meeting someone who should have been there your whole life be gone. This story is about the unbreakable bond siblings share.
Who is Tiffanie? Tiffanie is a 16 year old girl from Fairbury, Nebraska. When she was around eight or nine years old, she was told she had a brother named Cory. She remembers feeling excited when she learned she had another sibling. Her mother had him when she was only 19 years old and Tiffanie’s grandmother did not approve of her having children at such a young age, so they were separated. When Cory graduated from high school, Tiffanie and her mother drove down to Missouri so she could meet him. They pulled up into the driveway and they were kind of pushed into each other.
It is the not-so-distant future. Cory is leaving to go to Iraq. Tiffanie says she’s going to miss him a lot. Though she’s only known him for about a year, they have grown very close and talk all the time, even though they live miles apart.
Of course, what makes Tiffanie interesting is that she has a kindness that’s a higher level than most people. Upon arriving home one day, she heard a “Help me.” She put her things inside and followed the sound of the pleas. She found an elderly woman named Ruth who had fallen in the grass across the street from Tiffanie’s house. She ran over to help her, but couldn’t pick her up. Tiffanie went to the farmer’s market to get help. Tiffanie was rewarded with a hug. There aren’t many people who are willing to help a random stranger who they’ve never met and probably never will meet again.
First Post...or...something. It's about lunch. Nomnom
It was very difficult to find where we were supposed to eat. After about a ten minute walk, a biking ninja, and a large group of journalism students, we found the building. Upon arrival, meal cards were scanned and students perused about to find food. It was confusing. I literally walked in a circle for five minutes. Eventually, food was received and kids sat in a plastic chair. Well, they weren't all in one chair, everyone had their own. They ate food and talked. I overheard one table talking about Dead Poet's Society. It was dandy! Then they returned their dishes to a conveyor belt (Which got me really excited, as we don't have a conveyor belt at Waverly) and returned to class.
Something I learned from this experience: Some people don't understand that the only way to properly enjoy ice cream is with a fork. You don't eat it with a spoon. That's dumb.
Something I learned from this experience: Some people don't understand that the only way to properly enjoy ice cream is with a fork. You don't eat it with a spoon. That's dumb.
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