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Indiscretions of clergy don't sway faithful

By Emily Biesecker, 17, Stephanie Smith, 15

Despite the recent media coverage of some priests' prurient behaviors, many young Catholics remain dedicated to their faith and unwavering in their support of their clergy. Y-Press talked with four members of the Indianapolis Archdiocesan Youth Council to find out how young Catholics respond to charges and admissions by some priests that they have sexually abused parishioners. Joshua Davis, 15, an

Students view respect in class as 2-way street

By Stephanie Smith, 14

Walk into a classroom 30 years ago and you would probably see a teacher at the front of the room explaining the lesson in a firm but calm voice. Students would be sitting in rows, speaking only when called upon to answer a question. Things are different today. Teachers generally don't inspire the awe and fear they did back then. Many see today's students as disrespectful, but if adults listened to