Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg poses at his office in Palo Alto, Calif.

By: Sara Gerdy

The Chinese public has taken what seems to be a trip back in time due to the recent Government ban on Google, Facebook, and twitter. As of July 20th 2010 there are 25 million Google searches per minute, and 500 million Facebook users. What did people do before these two incredibly popular resources? What would YOU do without them today? On one hand Senior Nick Inverso says he would just have to settle for “Bing!” even though he’s not a huge fan. On the other hand Junior Megan Ingraham says  without either site, “I would get as far as my front yard and be scared. Without Facebook I would lose my friends and without Google, research papers would need to be outlawed.” China is struggling to figure out how to function without these two web powerhouses.

I would get as far as my front yard and be scared.

In addition to the Chinese public being out of touch with their friends, the ban has had some more devastating effects. The inaccessible Facebook and the banned Google may be the cause of multiple injuries, and even death. Consider this example; In Australia, two girls were trapped in a storm drain. They updated their Facebook statuses, via their cell phones, a classmate saw the news and contacted help. Red cross officials are saying that the lack of social media, and other applications such as Google People Finder has removed a key tool in a emergency rescue.

China’s extreme totalitarian government practices are preventing people from the things we take for granted, instant information and social contact. French Teacher Carla Graham says that she probably Googles at least once a day. She commented “it’s right at your fingertips, without it I’d have to do this the old fashioned way.”  While Mrs. Graham is loosing about loosing her access to information, people in China have greater concerns without Google and Facebook.

Peace Danville. Stay Social.

by Ironmen 24/7 Staff

Ironmen 24/7 aired its final show of the 2009 – 2010 school year on Thursday, June 3. As in past years as DTV News, the Ironmen 24/7 version paid tribute to this year’s graduating class. It featured a segment on statistics about the seniors, a farewell segment to the tune of Freebird, as well as pictures of 2010 class members that served as transitions between show segments.

The final segment of the year had a new twist. Traditionally, DHS students are asked to sing pieces of a song picked by the 247 staff. The singing is then pieced together to form the complete song. Brock Perles and Bill DiFillipo decided to change things up a bit. This year students were asked to lip-sync to We Are the World. This enabled students to concentrate less on singing and more on their interpretation of the song.

Ironmen 24/7 ended its first season in our new format as a convergence of print, web and video.

by Jeff Hauck

On Friday, May 7, Ironmen247 had the inauguration of their new set. The project started last year when the crew had the idea of a renovating for set. They wanted to have a more professional and casual look.

The project didn’t seem possible because of cost, but a generous donation from Service1st made it possible. The actual production of the set started in January ago when Ironmen 24/7 staff painted the green screen and the set. The design of the set was created by Tony Banik.

The set was finished when the floor which was made by Gary Hauck was brought in to school on May 4th. When asked about the set Ironmen 247 adviser said, “It exceed expectations.”  The anchors are enjoying it to. Jeff Ross said its a lot more comfortable with the new set. “I like it,” stated Ross.

by Jeff Hauck

On Wednesday, May 26, there was a ceremony to dedicate the the new mural created for  No Place for Hate initiative at the high school. The mural was painted by Vada Majors with help from many students. The project supported the Danville High School’s policy of tolerance and respect for other people.

The ceremony happened in the lobby outside the ramp to  Mr. Bloom’s room.  There were representatives from all the grades in the school district except for the third grade class which was on a field trip.

The art piece according to Mrs. Jennifer Gursk, high school assistant principal, is “a mural that speaks to diversity and tolerance.” It has the words honor and respect which represent the Danville Area School District’s goal of a No Place for Hate school.

by Dakota Clouser

Taylor Hendrickson holds his kangaroo silly band.

Silly Bandz have taken over the wrists of teens in the high school and of young people across the nation.  Kids, and some adults even, collect and trade Silly Bandz just like the Pokemon cards.  These colorful rubber bands come in fun shapes that include animals, dinosaurs, and even musical instruments.

Senior Talyor Hendrickson says, “My favorites are the duck, kangaroo and my turtle.”  Students also enjoy some of the entertainment they bring.  Sam Zampetti stated, “They’re entertaining to play with in class when you’rebored.”

Her friend Sierra Pequignot said she loves how colorful they are.  Silly Bandz also have a useful side to them as well.  According to Pequignot,  “Some of them glow in the dark to help me see at night, too.”

Silly Bandz  became very popular about two months ago.  Now, they are on wrists, ankles, and even hair is decorated with them.  They can be bought at Hallmark stores, Wal-mart, and other department stores.  There are several different types of “packs”,  such as dinosaurs, instruments, different pets, and the new fantasy pack, which includes dragons, genies, fairies, phoenix, and unicorns.  They cost around five dollars for a pack of twenty-four.