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The Bullying Epidemic

ajbachelder05 — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:42:56 +0000

I think that it is safe to say that bullying has become an epidemic. With more and more people coming forward as victims of bullying and with the tragic increase of bullying-related suicide, this problem is being highlighted throughout the nation. I can’t help but ask a question- is bullying worse today than it was [...]

Bullying is an Issue for Adults as well as Kids

Renee Nelson — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:06:02 +0000

Bullying has been in the news a lot recently. It mostly seems to focus on kids. And, well it should, growing up can be hard enough. Add in bullying into the mix and it is so much harder. Until recently, I thought it was not an adult problem, except maybe as a parent as a child faced these issues. BUT, I am wrong. It can happen in the lives of adults. Let me tell you, it is super annoying and disheartening.

Trekkers Uniting Against Bullying

Renee Nelson — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:32:49 +0000

Bullying is never cool. In central Maine we have 'Bikers Against Bullying' and now I find 'Trekkers Against Bullying'. It is exactly what you think it is, people with a passion for 'Star Trek' and its ideas for the future, and bullying is not on that agenda.

Teen Suspended for Protesting School Bullying Launches Lawsuit

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:10:11 +0000

Amber Hatch refuses to be bullied when it comes to her efforts to stop bullying. Hatch, 15, of DeSoto High School in Fort Myers, Florida is suing the school’s principal, dean of students and the local school board, claiming she was suspended last year after officials tried to force her not to take part in [...]

Bullying Can Lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Mike Adams — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:47:18 +0000

Bullying does not have to result in suicide for it to have serious, long-term effects. A recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Psychology discovered that nearly 33 percent of all bullying victims suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

La Crosse, Wisconsin News Anchor's On-Air Response to Viewer Calling Her Fat

Mac Dickson — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:13:47 +0000

You need to watch this wonderful response from La Crosse, Wisconsin WKBT anchor Jennifer Livingston, concerning a recent email she received from a viewer, who called her ‘obese.’ She took a moment during a recent morning newscast to address the complaints about her weight. To the person who wrote me that letter — do you [...]

The Veayo Twins Sing Against Bullying Sunday

Jon James — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:07:29 +0000

We’re going to have a GREAT time on Sunday with Ridin’ Steel at the Augusta Elks Lodge on Civic Center Drive. It’s Family Fun Day to help get out the anti-bullying message and provide a lot of FREE family fun. Juggling, photo booth (Thanks Darlings), Chief Beau (Teaching kids how to tie nautical knots), bounce [...]