07 June, 2011
Shindigs shut down due to shenanigans
Glace Bay High School principal Peter Campbell last fall compared behaviour at high school dances to a pendulum.
“It’s like anything else — there is a pendulum that swings and the pendulum has swung to the point where we said that it’s time to put the brakes on, take a breather, talk to the kids and re-evaluate,” he said.
Campbell was reacting to the high school’s decision to cancel dances indefinitely after some students showed up at the first dance of the school year tipsy, scantily clad and/or spoiling for a fight.
Staff at Whitney Pier Memorial Junior High also stopped hosting its dances around the same time for similar reasons. And Riverview Rural High School took similar steps earlier this year.
Sydney Academy is the latest in a long list of schools to cancel its dances due to drinking, suspected drug use and fighting at a dance on Thursday, resulting in up to 30 suspensions.
Campbell sounds like an educator who has seen it all. And the approach he advocates is the sensible one. That’s likely the approach Sydney Academy will take. There won’t be any dances until staff members get the sense they can host one again without anyone getting hurt.
There are inevitably cries of “no fair” from students and even some parents. But what other choice is there? What volunteer wants to be associated with a supposedly fun event where people are getting hurt?
Some suggest giving students a breathalyzer test before allowing them into a dance. Back in 2006, students at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton, Ont. were made to pass a breathalyzer test to get into school dances, after the school issued 11 suspensions for fighting and underage drinking at a previous dance.
But asking volunteer chaperones to administer a breathalyzer test prior to a dance at a public school with a student population of 750 is asking too much.
History repeats itself year after year.
Some teens engage in shocking behaviour at dances, some of which is potentially injurious, their elders are scandalized, volunteers throw their hands up in the air, and those who weren’t grinding, grappling or guzzling become indignant that their “rights” are being trampled.
High school dances aren’t a “right.” And there are those who would contend that the opportunity to cram into a school gymnasium with hundreds of others getting down to Britney Spears and Justin Bieber isn’t even a “privilege.”
Most parents and teachers just want to see their kids get through high school relatively unscathed, physically, mentally and socially.
When a high school dance becomes a threat to students’ health and safety, as was the case at Sydney Academy on Thursday, it’s time to shut ’er down.
“It’s like anything else — there is a pendulum that swings and the pendulum has swung to the point where we said that it’s time to put the brakes on, take a breather, talk to the kids and re-evaluate,” he said.
Campbell was reacting to the high school’s decision to cancel dances indefinitely after some students showed up at the first dance of the school year tipsy, scantily clad and/or spoiling for a fight.
Staff at Whitney Pier Memorial Junior High also stopped hosting its dances around the same time for similar reasons. And Riverview Rural High School took similar steps earlier this year.
Sydney Academy is the latest in a long list of schools to cancel its dances due to drinking, suspected drug use and fighting at a dance on Thursday, resulting in up to 30 suspensions.
Campbell sounds like an educator who has seen it all. And the approach he advocates is the sensible one. That’s likely the approach Sydney Academy will take. There won’t be any dances until staff members get the sense they can host one again without anyone getting hurt.
There are inevitably cries of “no fair” from students and even some parents. But what other choice is there? What volunteer wants to be associated with a supposedly fun event where people are getting hurt?
Some suggest giving students a breathalyzer test before allowing them into a dance. Back in 2006, students at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton, Ont. were made to pass a breathalyzer test to get into school dances, after the school issued 11 suspensions for fighting and underage drinking at a previous dance.
But asking volunteer chaperones to administer a breathalyzer test prior to a dance at a public school with a student population of 750 is asking too much.
History repeats itself year after year.
Some teens engage in shocking behaviour at dances, some of which is potentially injurious, their elders are scandalized, volunteers throw their hands up in the air, and those who weren’t grinding, grappling or guzzling become indignant that their “rights” are being trampled.
High school dances aren’t a “right.” And there are those who would contend that the opportunity to cram into a school gymnasium with hundreds of others getting down to Britney Spears and Justin Bieber isn’t even a “privilege.”
Most parents and teachers just want to see their kids get through high school relatively unscathed, physically, mentally and socially.
When a high school dance becomes a threat to students’ health and safety, as was the case at Sydney Academy on Thursday, it’s time to shut ’er down.
Justin Bieber To Play Charity Gig For College Kids.
The 17-year-old pop star will perform an intimate show at the Mountain Winery venue in Saratoga, California on 11 June to raise money for College Track, an after-school program which helps students apply for further education.
Tickets range in price from US$250 to US$1,500.
The move has already won Bieber praise from a number of celebrity fans - Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher writes in a post on Twitter.com, "Hey Justin Bieber proud that you are playing a show for College Track. Good on you."
Rapper MC Hammer adds, "Thanks for supporting College Track... You donated your time, talent and heart."
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Chris Brown & Justin Bieber Official Video ‘Next To You’ Leaked out
An unfinished version of Chris Brown and Justin Bieber’s Next 2 You video has leaked online.
The promo, directed by Colin Tilley, emerged on the web ahead of it’s official premiere next week and features Breezy and the Biebs romancing two girls before the town they live in is thrown into chaos.
The video opens with Chris’ F.A.M.E. LP track, All Back, playing in the background as JB and Chris are seen with their girlfriends, before Justin’s lady is dragged away from him by her father.
Brown and Chris are then shown in an apocalyptic setting, as 21-year old Brown tries to search the devastated town for his lady, while Biebs is pictured on a roof-top pining for his girlfriend.
The clip ends with Justin finally being reunited with his lady, sealing the final scene with a romantic kiss, while Chris is seen wandering aimlessly on the streets as his girlfriend is involved in a car accident.
Speaking of his ideas for the dramatic Next 2 You promo, Chris previously claimed: “I would play it to the actual song, and at one point of the song, there were all these dancers dancing on these street elements like benches and tables and stuff like that,”
He added: “From there, it just started to evolve from street elements and this whole underground vibe to just getting crazier and crazier. I wanted to make sure it was really exciting.”
Eminem Dissing Justin Bieber and Lady GAGA in his new song ‘A Kiss’
Yup, Eminem’s at it again, rapping about his pop culture cohorts in a new song titled “A Kiss” on Hell: The Sequel, his new collaborative album with Royce da 5’9. This time Eminem’s targeting both Gaga and Justin Bieber. (Source:EOnline)
So how’s he trash talking these two?
Turns out, Eminem playing up the hermaphrodite rumors surrounding the pop singer with the following lyrics:
“Tell Lady Gaga she can quit her job at the post office/she’s still a male lady. Wouldn’t f–k her with her d–k/ You heard it/The verdict’s in.”
As for Justin Bieber, Eminem raps in the song:
“evil runs through him.”
“Him don’t give a damn how Bieber doing,” he raps.
Eminem? Really?
Selena Gomez releases new single Bang Bang Bang on iTunes
The Disney star is trying to break into the music world, and her first single has been made available for download today.
She announced the news on Twitter, saying: '“Bang Bang Bang" is now on @iTunesMusic! Listen to the full song and get it now.'
The track is from her forthcoming first album When The Sun Goes Down.
The new single features the lyrics: 'My new boy used to be model. He looks way better than you.
'He's a real keeper, you know/ Bang bang bang, I'm breaking in/ Stealing all my love back, giving it to him.'
Some say the track is clearly about Justin, though others have cast doubt on whether Selena be investing all her love in the Biebster after he tweeted yesterday: 'A girlfriend won't change me, I'll always put my fans first.'
There was certainly a distinct lack of microblogging action from Selena's squeeze when the new track went live today...
Justin Bieber To Play Charity Gig For College Kids
Justin Bieber is to play a benefit concert to help kids win college places.
The 17-year-old pop star will perform an intimate show at the Mountain Winery venue in Saratoga, California on 11 June (11) to raise money for College Track, an after-school program which helps students apply for further education.
Tickets range in price from $250 (£156) to $1,500 (£937).
The move has already won Bieber praise from a number of celebrity fans - Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher writes in a post on Twitter.com, "Hey Justin Bieber proud that you are playing a show for College Track. Good on you."
Rapper MC Hammer adds, "Thanks for supporting College Track... You donated your time, talent and heart."
The 17-year-old pop star will perform an intimate show at the Mountain Winery venue in Saratoga, California on 11 June (11) to raise money for College Track, an after-school program which helps students apply for further education. Tickets range in price from $250 (£156) to $1,500 (£937).
The move has already won Bieber praise from a number of celebrity fans - Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher writes in a post on Twitter.com, "Hey Justin Bieber proud that you are playing a show for College Track. Good on you."
Rapper MC Hammer adds, "Thanks for supporting College Track... You donated your time, talent and heart."
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Kissing 3 Minutes Backstage At The 2011 MTV Movie Awards!
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez love French Kissing, and during the June 5 MTV Movie Awards, they just couldn’t keep their hands off each other backstage!
According to HollywoodLife, After Justin Bieber received his award for Best Jaw-Dropping Moment, he met up with Selena Gomez backstage. There — in front of everyone — they spontaneously started to kiss!
“They made out for about three minutes and kind of weirded people out,” the eyewitness said. “They used a lot of tongue and acted like there was no one else in the room.” (Source:Hollywoodlife.com)
Justin Bieber Wins MTV Movie Awards
Justin Bieber won the Best Jaw-Dropping Moment award at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. The event was held at Universal Studios’ Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.
Talk about the award, Justin was not scheduled to appear at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, but he dropped in unexpectedly to claim his Golden Popcorn in the Best Jaw Dropping Moment category for his 3-D concert spectacular “Never Say Never.”
“It feels great. I’m so blessed,” Bieber told MTV News backstage. “I’m so glad to be back here and to have so many great fans. It’s a great night.”
Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never” defeated fellow nominees Black Swan, 127 Hours, Inception and Jackass 3D. (Source:MTV/Photo:Getty Images)
Congrats Justin! <3
Justin Bieber Acceptance Speech: Best Jaw-Dropping Moment on MTV Movie Award 2011
Justin Bieber ended up taking home the Best Jaw-Dropping Moment trophy at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. He looked thrilled as he walked up to the stage at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles to accept his golden popcorn and give thanks for the prize.
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