Distribution Problem
This may come as a shock to some of you, but it has come to my attention during my four years here at Terra Nova that sex is very much an integral part of teenage life. More...
Sexual "Education"
Every January, a new group of freshmen embarks on a wondrous journey. Expectations abound as these youthful, curious pupils trek into the vast and unknown environs that are "Health." Up to this point, they have been told so little, and hence they are full of questions, namely, the age-old "Where do babies come from?" More...
Myths and Facts about Sex and STDs
Myth: Virgins can't catch sexually-transmitted diseases.
Fact: You can catch a STD anytime you engage in intimate physical contact with another person. Herpes and pubic lice ("crabs") are two STDs, for example, which do not require intercourse for infection to take place. More...
Editors' Notes
- Pardon the 1.5 month gap between issues. We got busy with life. It happens.
- We know we promised an exposé on Segalas's alleged stint as an American Gladiator, but we lied. Suffer.
- If we didn't misspell anyone's name in Issue 8, we should have.
- Go see the Mock Trial team in action. Ask Ms. Langendorf for details.
- Support "Quiz Kids" February 8th. See Mr. AhPo for more
info.
Disclaimer
The SubT is not sponsored by TNHS, JUHSD, or the State of CA. This week's paper has been compiled by washed-up television and silver-screen stars of yesteryear. Yes, Gary Coleman, Pee-Wee Herman, Roseanne, and Mr. T. all needed work, and they decided to write for us. Enjoy.
'Rent Control
Consent. If you're a kid, you need it; if you're a parent, you have the right to withhold it and (no pun intended) screw your kid over. Just about every country in the world has an "Age of Consent," the age at which a person obtains the legal right to have sex with another person who's at least that age or older. In some nations, it's as low as 13. In others, it's as high as 21. Here, it varies from state to state, fluctuating between 16 and 18 - 18 in California. More...
Dos and Don'ts of Condom Usage
Do check the expiration date!
Don't carry condom in your pocket, wallet, glove compartment, or anywhere hot. Heat weakens the latex. More...
Regular Features
Kudos of the Week
goes to Tom Minshew for assuming leadership of Schoolsite
Council and running meetings in a professional manner not often seen on
the TN campus. Damn fine job.
Loser of the Week
Unfortunately, due to a dearth in email nominations for Loser of the
Week, there is no "winner" this week. If you don't like
it, do something about it. Send in your nominations today!
Picture of the Week
"Make no mistake…"
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