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Get to Know Jenn Fredrickson Hutchins

January 6, 2024

For the last 25 years, Jenn Fredrickson Hutchins has been an integral part of The Albany Academies. Her tenure started with a paper copy of her resume sent to the address...

The Road to Success of our Middle School Robotics Teams

January 5, 2024

  Both of our middle school robotics teams competed this weekend at the FLL Masterpiece Challenge at Shenendehowa High School. “The Coding Turtles” and “The...

Throwback Thursday

January 4, 2024

Adam Penrose '02, played baseball for The Albany Academies under esteemed Coach Dorwardlt. Now, he follows in his mentor's footsteps as the Varsity baseball head coach, marking...

Snack Shack is Back!

January 3, 2024

Visit the Snack Shack and support the 9th grade's fundraising. Ms. Marchetti's Room (AAG 50-06) E Block Lunch H Block 3:00-3:30

Albany Academy Cadets Suffer Narrow 2-3 Loss to Voorheesville

Albany Academy Cadets Suffer Narrow 2-3 Loss to Voorheesville

September 29, 2023

*Albany, NY* – The Albany Academy Cadets soccer team faced a tough challenge against Voorheesville, resulting in a narrow 2-3 loss. Despite the setback, the team showed...

Editorial: Gun Control

Editorial: Gun Control

A few months ago, gun control was being debated in full force. Many were outraged over the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, and the death of Travon Martin. Now, after some of the dust has settled, I’d like to share my opinion and state some facts about gun violence and gun control.

My views on gun control are that of a conservative. I believe that almost any American should be able to own a gun. However, I do support background checks, and I believe that that mentally ill persons should not be able to own a firearm. I am pro-carry and believe Americans should be able to protect themselves with a firearm.

In most school shootings, the attacker has been diagnosed with a mental illness, and has either purchased the gun illegally or obtained it from a parent or family member. A factor that would greatly reduce gun related deaths would be if gun owners would keep better track of their firearms, and make sure that their family is educated on firearms. Education is key, and if people knew what power a firearm has, and how quickly a life can be taken with one, gun related deaths would decrease dramatically.

States with the highest gun control include Illinois, but Chicago also has one of the highest reported cases of gun related deaths. More gun control means a rise in gun related deaths and crimes. If a civilian can’t own a weapon, then a criminal who illegally purchases a gun will have an overall advantage. Police are a reactionary force and cannot prevent gun related crimes, while an individual with a gun can prevent a crime without firing a shot. Just pointing a gun at someone will most likely cause them to stop.

At the end of the day, you will never be able to prevent crazy people from committing crimes. Some people in this world just want to hurt or kill others, and a law abiding citizen should be able to protect him or her self.