Current Events Quiz 10/24/14

1. Why were multiple same-sex schools started in AISD? Page A1 "New single-sex schools…"
Schools that historically struggle are converting to all-girls or all-boys to try and raise test and attendance numbers. 

2. What is the name of the first person who is the first confirmed case of Ebola in New York City? Page A3 "Physician in New York…"
Dr. Craig Spencer.

3. Who is the current favorite to become the new governor of Texas? Page B1
Greg Abbott. 

4. What is former UT football star Vince Young's new job title? Page C1"Vince Young, diversity salesman"
Vince Young is now a salesman. 

5. In the Tech Extra section, on page SA3, which one of the 4 items in the main story on the page would you like to own and WHY?
I'd want the PowerArmour from BuQu Tech because it's a case that can charge an iPhone without adding extra bulk. 

Read BOTH of the articles on page A11 at the top under the headline Balanced Views. What arguments are both making about the current political situation in the United States? Why do you think there are titles "From the Left" and "From the Right" on those two stories? Why would the newspaper put this in on the opinions pages? What the the newspapers goals doing this?
Both of the articles are about Ebola and the US's efforts (or lack thereof in one's opinion) to stop it, as well as how it's affecting how people will choose who they vote for in upcoming elections. One believes that Obama's discrepancies in what global crises he does and doesn't focus one (Ebola and ISIS, respectively) is causing many people, even staunch Democrats, to question whether he really cares about his citizens. The titles "From the Left" and "From the Right" indicate the author's political alignment, "left" being liberal, "right" being conservative. This is in the opinions section because the writers' pieces are rooted in their own views and the political party which they identify with's views on what is happening in the US. This is an effort from the Statesman to compare and contrast different opinions and allow the reader to decide who they agree with.