Current Events Quiz #5.3

1. Why is the state considering raising the age for adult court from 17 to 18? Page A1
It could save tax money, reduce arrests and simplify jail procedures.

2. What happened in Eastern Washington State earlier this week? Page A3
A massive mudslide.

3. Why is Hobby Lobby challenging a court ruling regarding health insurance? Page A4
Because of religious beliefs.

4. What does the DPS suspect happened when they found 28 people in a trailer home yesterday? Page  B1
Human smuggling.

5. Why did the Candy Crush game maker raise $500 million? Page B7
To allow shares to be bought.

6. What record did UT baseball coach Augie Garrido break yesterday? Page C2
He has the most wins of any coach at any level of college baseball.

7. List 6 items listed that weren't in grocery stores 10 years ago. Page D1
*kale
*gluten free
*ancient grains
*greek yogurt
*non potato chips
*organics
Bonus - What is your favorite item listed and WHY?
My favorite is greek yogurt because it is so cold and refreshing and good for you.

REMINDER - Some of you are not writing enough here. A single sentence isn't enough. I expect you to expand upon your writing. If you think you have written enough, you haven't, write more. Be sure to answer WHY you think something.

A. Read the opinion article on page A9 titled Mentally disabled inmates still routinely put to death in Texas. Give me your opinion about this topic. Please reference the article to support your opinion. The simple question to answer is do you agree or disagree with the writer.

I do not believe that mentally retarded inmates should be sentenced to the death penalty. I just don't think it is fair if they can't perform the simple daily activities of a normal prisoner that they should be held to the same fate. After all it is against the constitution.