Current Event #2 QTR #2: Controversy over Ole Miss mascot

 http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/15/us/15mascot.html?_r=3&ref=usfro

On Thursday the Ole Miss Rebels changed their mascot from Colonel Reb to their supposedly new and improved mascot...Rebel Black Bear. The new mascot is named after a bear based on a story by William Faulkner, an Ole Miss graduate.  The school is changing mascots in order to have one that is more politically correct. Some fans are upset about the change and would like to see the return of the old mascot, Colonel Reb, who has not been allowed to the games since 2003.

My opinion is that it is part of the history of the school. They shouldn't change it because it is part of the school spirit. I can understand if you don't care about the school, but if people go there they should have the mascot they like. Many college fans are crazy about their mascot. Why should this one be any different?

Current event QTR 2 Week 1:NBA bans its first pair of shoes because of vertical leap

This article says that the NBA or National Basketball Association banned ttheir first piar of shoes in its 64-year history. This is because they give you a advantage of vertical leap. So this was found unfair to NBA officials and they banned these 300 dollar shoes from the players of the NBA.The shoes are caled Athletic Propulsion Labs' Concept 1. No palyer will be able to wear these shoes for the up coming2010-2011 season. I think this is fine because NBA players have a numerous amount of shoes to pick from. and besides the last thing we need is  players beiing called cheaters by the opposing team after winning a game. I bet the players don't even care about the shoes and like the ones they own already.I bet some players did'nt here about the shoes until they were banned. SORRY ABOUT THE "T" AT THE BEGINNING I COULDNT FiGUR OUT  HOW TO FI IT

Title: Current event week 7 Title of article:Snipers get new and improved weapons

Elite special forces task groups that take the fight to enemy with intelligence and amazing skills are known as snipers and they are armed to the teeth.  But could their weapons be even more precise and even more deadly. Well military snipers will now see new M24 Reconfigured Sniper Weapon Systems.
According to the article, The result in the near-term fielding of 250 XM2010 weapon systems, which will be chambered for .300 Winchester Magnum cartridges. The new chambering significantly extends the weapon's maximum effective range. It's expected the Army will field the upgraded weapons to deployed Army snipers by the end of December.  I think the military force for the U.S. doesnt care what gun they are using as long as it can get the job done quick and smooth.  We need to focus on other ideas than new sniper weapons mechcanisms.  I think the army already has enough weapons to choose from anyway.