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Lucas Damas

 

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

Topic:

Computer virus that spreads like a cold through wifi.

Title: Chameleon WiFi Virus Spreads Like a Cold

Source: https://blog.malwarebytes.org/online-security/2014/03/chameleon-wifi-virus-spreads-like-a-cold/

Summary: A team of researchers developed a virus that spreads through wifi. It attacks the AP on computers and has access to any information you entered while on the internet. The virus has almost nothing that can stop it at the moment.

Reaction: I find this virus fascinating but I believe that it is extremely dangerous. Through this virus anyone can access your personal information. This is a hazard to international security because it can be used to find nuclear codes. It reminds me of Ultron in Avengers 2. It isn’t as advanced as AI but it still a threat.

World Impact: Someone could easily attack the AP of a government and then they would have access secrets of the government. This can be both a good and bad thing. It can be used to keep the government honest. On the other hand it can be a danger to civilians if someone has malicious intent. This virus should be kept under lock and key to insure national/international security. It should not have been developed in the first place.

 

Journalism I News Story Project

After Principal Tonya King denied junior Jim Stack’s request to grow out his hair for charity, Stack wrote a letter to the school board requesting permission. The board will vote on this request Monday.

“Had I approved Jim’s request, then I would have students everyday asking if they also could break the dress code.” Principal Tonya King said. “We have rules for a reason, and we just can’t go breaking them anytime we want.”

The school dress code states that male students hair must be shorter than collar length and and of a natural color. King said that instead of breaking the dress code, she would be more than willing to help with a fundraiser.

“Anyone can donate money, but it takes time and dedication to grow your hair and donate it”, Stack said.

The non-profit organization, Locks of Love, receives about 200 requests a month from families that cannot afford wigs and every month they have to turn down about 150 of those requests.

“We desperately need human hair for our wigs”, President of Locks of Love Gisel Roco said, “We refer the parents to other organizations, but I wish we didn’t have to.”

While on the phone with Roco, Stack was told that the best way to help would be to grow out his hair and donate it. To do this Stack has to grow out his hair to at least 10 inches of length which will take him between 12 to 18 months to grow.

“I hope the school board understands.” Stack said. “I won’t be hurting anyone when my hair gets longer. I even agreed to tuck it into my shirt so that it won’t be noticeable.”

School Board President Bill Valdez stated that the letter was well written, however he refused to comment on the situation.

“We will discuss it at the board meeting next week.” Valdez said.