Shannon Geis
A graduate from New York University with a B.A. in Journalism and Politics, Shannon is originally from a small town in rural Nebraska. She is interested in radio, political, and travel journalism. She enjoys traveling back and forth between New York City and Beaver Crossing, NE.
The Bounce Podcast!- Episode 5 – Quiz TimeThis week is our last week, so to mix it up we threw in some trivia questions. We also discuss the current job market and talk to a man who found his dream job at 65. As this is our … Continue reading →
- Episode 4 – Bikes and Ballroom DancingIn this episode, Tala Al-Husry talks to a history professor about genocide. Then we hear about Bike Polo players, Ballroom dancers, and a singing firefighter. Check it out!
- Episode 3 – Technologies Old and NewIn this episode, we hear about the everchanging world of technology. From the digital TV conversion to new perks in taxi cabs. We even take a trip to an old cash register repair store that is still in business.
- Episode 2 – Cocktails and Church BellsIn this week’s episode we meet Frankie Cocktail, an interesting bartender who works in New York City’s West Village. Then Lisa Qiu discusses how the recession has been affecting church attendence. Listen in to find out more!
- The Bounce – Episode 1Check out our BRAND NEW PODCAST!! In this episode, we talk to a gambler about the pros and cons of online gambling, then we meet a girl who writes other students’ term papers for money.
- NewTubeThe Digital TV Conversion, by Dorie Christakis The government mandated transition from analog to digital TV will officially happen on June 12. While every broadcasting company must make the switch, every household must either buy a converter box or a … Continue reading →
- Episode 5 – Quiz Time
NYC mandates sex ed
New York City has mandated mandatory sex education classes for all public middle and high school students as part of Bloomberg’s new initiative to help black and Latino residents. Of course, it will be a benefit to all students attending public schools, though parents do have the option of opting their children out of the classes.
I wrote about this issue for the West Side Spirit and Our Town a few years ago when Planned Parenthood was starting a new initiative to try and force the city to require sex education classes.
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Tagged Bloomberg, Our Town, Planned Parenthood, Sex Ed, West Side Spirit