Anti-Bullying Week Kicks Off

Anti-Bullying Week Kicks Off

Robyn Bolger | Reporter Bullying is, unfortunately, one of the many problems affecting children and teenagers in today’s society. Anti-bullying week, beginning Monday the 13th of November, aims to raise awareness on the topic. There are many reasons why people may be bullied, such as: The type of clothes they wear Their interests (books, movies etc) Their hairstyle Their gender The way the person being bullied

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Haters Gonna Hate: But Why?

Haters Gonna Hate: But Why?

Margaret McDonald | School Editor We’ve been told to ignore cyber bulling – the insults and the mocking words, the occasional snide comment online. We’re told to turn away in the face of spite and simply take no notice. People dislike others: that’s just a part of life. But do we really understand why people bully? Do we know the reasons why someone might dislike somebody,

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