Features
Jihad’s Jury
By: Emma Rico
In France, recently new parents named their son Jihad, which is causing a controversy in the country. The name in Arabic means “struggle,” “effort,” but does not necessarily mean “holy war”. There is also a term, “jihadist,” that people who carry out terror attacks in the name of ISIS. Previously, boys named this have been allowed to keep their name, but do to the recent terrorist attacks in Europe, the parents may get a court order to change his name. According to Article 57 of the French Civil Code, parents must choose a first name for their child that will be in the best interest of the child and is not opposed by other family members. Parents have had the right to pick a name of their chosing for their child since 1993. However, authorities have the right to interfere if they believe that the name will later be destructive towards the child’s future.
In 2013, a mother of a three-year-old son got jail time for sending her child to school in a shirt that said, “I am a bomb” and “Jihad, born on 11 September”. The sons name was Jihad. So should parents be allowed to name their child Jihad? “In this case,” Genesis Conrad said, “I believe that the parents have the right to name their child Jihad. If that is the name that makes the parents happy, they should name their child that. However, because of the recent terrorist attacks, the parents should not make it a ‘big deal’ to encourage the flames of terrorism.” Another student, Serenity Burneff, says theat, “the French government has a right to be skeptical about this. However, the parents have the right to name their child whatever they want. If they are okay with people being cautious around their child in the future because of his name, then they should name their child Jihad.”
Lady Librarians
By:Genesis Conrad
They’re witty, they’re great, they’re the librarians here at Teays! Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Sethna are one of the most important figures here at Teays, for multiple reasons. Not only do they have thousands of worlds hidden between the covers on their shelves, but these lovely ladies supply the positive, laid-back, and disciplined air in the halls and library. From clubs to trivia to the simple “Hey! How’s it going?”, our librarians are sure to bring a smile to students and staffs faces. Some students are under the impression that to become a librarian no degree is needed- after all, what’s the big hassle in shelving and putting stickers on the spines of books? According to Study.com, there is a degree in Library Sciences that gives you a master’s degree that can be accredited through ALA (American Library Association.)
Well, being a librarian is no easy feat. There are loud students who disrupt the peace, issues of furniture choices and availability, and just like in any classroom, you have no idea what will come in your day. Not to mention the rules of the library, with the eccentric librarian.
Speaking of, how in the world does one decide, “I wish to be surrounded by books and students for the rest of my days!” Campbell replies with much enthusiasm, (quote here)
Students made kind comments on our librarians. “[Mrs. Campbell] is very helpful when I’m struggling in school” says senior Dorien Hafer. “Mrs. Campbell is the BEST, and Mrs. Sethna is super nice and helpful” junior Trinity Langbein claims.