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Magen Kritsch

Stories by Magen

NASA shoots for the moon, and on to Mars
By Magen Kritsch, 17, Emerson Barnett, 18
Imagine taking a day trip to the moon or staying overnight in a space hotel. The idea is not just science fiction -- a NASA official believes both will be possible in the not-too-distant future. "In your guys' lifetime, you will see hotels in space," said Dan Dumbacher, a deputy program manager at NASA. In 1969, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. In 1981, the space shuttle Columbia took its first
Teachers stir varied views
By Rachel Green, 15, Magen Kritsch, 16, Drew Reissaus, 28
Most students have stories to share about teachers. Parents have heard their children's stories and have compared them to their own school years. Both parents and students form opinions about what makes a successful educator. According to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, two equally performing Tennessee second-graders can be separated by as many as 50 percentile points