Banning Guns on Playgrounds-Common Sense?

While catching up on daily events occurring in the area by looking through the News and Observer page, I stumbled upon an article titled "Morrisville council bans guns on playgrounds." The title caught my eye due to the assumption that people who typically go to playgrounds wouldn’t usually carry guns with them, which sparked my interest in wondering why this topic came up. The article is well done in explaining the issues behind the cause for banning guns, as well as providing a full view of the fact that just because they are officially ‘banned’ doesn’t necessarily mean that gun violence will come to an end. To read the entire article, click the link: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/08/29/2301641/morrisville-council-bans-guns.html

Student’s Journey into Senior Year

Kayla Schuller, a current student at N.C. State, dives into her final fall and spring semesters as an English major. Schuller finds interest in her newest courses that focus mainly on writing techniques and core ideas that she will apply to her upcoming internship and future career goals.

“I am excited to gain knowledge and practice in the various ways that I can use my degree following graduation in May of 2013. My college career has passed right before my eyes, but I am ready to finish it out and see what the real world has to offer,” she said.

Schuller hopes to land an internship that includes working with professionals in order to gain experience in the field that she wants to pursue after graduation. She has been thinking about going into teaching due to her love of children, but is contemplating finding a job in technical writing.

 Among her studies Schuller works part- time at an elementary school as a program coordinator. She has adapted to a demanding schedule by working while being in school full time since freshman year.

 In the meantime, she is keeping her motivation up and enjoying her final fall semester as an undergraduate student.

“It’s not easy juggling a job and school work at the same time, but it keeps me busy, focused, and prepared for the future.”