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Story:
New Jersey Tests High School Athletes for Steroids, 01/04/06
1. How is New Jersey's student drug testing program unique? 2. How widespread is steroid use among high school students in the country? 3. How widespread is steroid use among high school students in New Jersey? 4. Which students will be tested? How many will be tested? 5. What are the arguments in support of testing? 6. What are the arguments against testing? 7. What are the health risks associated with steroid use?
Discussion Activity (more research might be needed): 1. Last year congress held hearings on steroid use in professional baseball. Athletes in other sports have been banned from competition and stripped of awards after testing positive for steroid use. Has the use of steroids by professional athletes made steroid use by student athletes more or less attractive? Explain why or why not. 2. Students face pressure to excel in sports and to look fit and muscular. Write a list of tips for combating peer pressure. 3. Do you think random testing of student athletes is good or bad? Explain. Write a 300-500 word essay on either of these topics providing clear examples. Send your completed editorial to NewsHour Extra (extra@newshour.org). Exceptional essays might be published on our Web site. |