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Mon, Sep 6, 2010
Investigations

Part 1: School bullying not a ‘rite of passage’ to be endured
“Sue” spent more time in the bathroom at school than in class. Almost overnight the friends she had since kindergarten had turned on her. They excluded her, talked behind her back, made up rumors and called her names.
By LAURIE EVERETT - 6 opinions posted

Part 2: ‘Never confuse meekness with weakness'
Bill Bond said the murderous episode took only 12 seconds. Three young lives snuffed, five others injured in a brief blip of time at Heath High School in Paducah, Ky., where Bond was principal.
By LAURIE EVERETT

Part 3: Bullying in school can lead to life behind bars
Lebanon resident James Keeley wore a bright orange jumpsuit when he shuffled into the office of Wilson County Sheriff Terry Ashe. He stuck out his hand for a shake then settled uncomfortably in a chair. A warden stood discreetly in the corner of the room.

By LAURIE EVERETT

Part 4: Cyber bullying emerges as deadly new rage
All of the West Wilson Middle School students (who wished to remain anonymous) interviewed by the Mt. Juliet News said the newest rage of bullying is cyber bullying.

By LAURIE EVERETT