Cheerleading Case Ruling Analysis

The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders file a complaint against Owen Scott, the school newspaper editor, for not considering cheerleading a sport in the sports section. The editor defends his article by stating factual reasons for the exclusion. The discussion shifts to distinguishing facts from opinions, leading to a ruling in favor of the cheerleaders. The editor is sentenced to perform with the cheerleaders at a basketball game.

Who filed the case against Owen Scott?

• The school board

• The basketball team

• The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders

• The school principal

What did the cheerleaders want the newspaper to do?

• Write a correction stating cheerleading is a sport

• Publish more articles about basketball

• Interview the cheerleading coach

• Feature them on the front page

What was Owen Scott's main argument for not including cheerleading on the sports page?

• There are no scores or standings for cheerleading

• The cheerleaders did not request it

• The sports page is full

• Cheerleading is not popular

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion according to the judge?

• A fact is something that can be proven true, while an opinion cannot

• A fact is more interesting than an opinion

• An opinion is always false

• A fact is always written in newspapers

What did the judge rule regarding the cheerleaders' complaint?

• To hold another hearing

• To dismiss the case

• In favor of the cheerleaders

• In favor of Owen Scott

What was the cheerleaders' reaction to the judge's ruling?

• They were disappointed

• They celebrated their victory

• They were indifferent

• They decided to appeal

What did the judge say about Owen Scott's article?

• It was well-written

• It was his business what he wrote

• It was factually incorrect

• It was the best article of the year

What was Owen Scott's consequence for the article?

• He had to write a retraction

• He was suspended from school

• He had to perform with the cheerleaders

• He was fined

What did the judge say about the nature of cheerleading?

• It is the most important sport

• It is a tough sport or not a sport, or whatever it is

• It is not a sport

• It is definitely a sport

What did the judge hope for Owen Scott?

• That he would write more articles

• That he would apologize

• That he would become a cheerleader

• That he was in good shape