CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- August 21, 2008

1. According to the report, what information is known about the crash of Spanair Flight 5022? Do news stories about plane crashes affect your feelings about flying? If so, how? If not, why not?

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2. When is Sen. Barack Obama expected to choose his vice presidential running mate? Why do you think that he has chosen to announce his VP selection via text message? What factors do you think that presidential candidates should consider when selecting a running mate?

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3. According to the report, what dignitaries are slated to speak at the Republican National Convention in September? Do you think that the selection of these individuals is politically significant? Why or why not?

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4. Who was Stephanie Tubbs Jones and how did she die? Do you know anyone who has dealt with this type of medical condition? If so, how did it impact them and their loved ones?

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5. What Olympic records did Usain Bolt recently set? If you could ask Bolt any question, what would you want to know?

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6. According to the report: Why did the Association of Christian Schools file a lawsuit against the University of California system? What ruling did a federal judge recently make regarding this case? How are the Christian schools responding to this ruling?

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7. What are your thoughts and feelings regarding this story? In your opinion, what factors should colleges consider when deciding whether or not to accept credit for students' high school courses?

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8. According to the program: Why are some university presidents calling for a public debate on whether to lower the legal drinking age in the U.S. from 21 to 18? Why is Mothers Against Drunk Driving opposed to lowering the drinking age?

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9. Do you think that the legal drinking age in the U.S. should be lowered? State your rationale.

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10. What are your views on underage drinking and alcohol use in general? If you were looking at colleges, to what extent would an administration's views on underage drinking influence your decision on whether or not to attend the school?

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