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Hackathons: A new era of technological breakthroughs

When people think about hacking, it is often associated with breaking into another’s website or social media account and using that information in malevolent manner. However, there is another form of hacking, in which people of all ages and backgrounds meet to create original, technology-based products. These events, called Hackathons, are often attended by the…
<a href="https://highschool.latimes.com/author/olundp/" target="_self">Paul Olund</a>

Paul Olund

February 18, 2015

When people think about hacking, it is often associated with breaking into another’s website or social media account and using that information in malevolent manner. However, there is another form of hacking, in which people of all ages and backgrounds meet to create original, technology-based products. These events, called Hackathons, are often attended by the largest technology companies in the world to help promote innovation among the next generation of hackers.

Hackathons: A new era of technological breakthroughs

From Marshall student to Marshall coach and teacher

From Marshall student to Marshall coach and teacher

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Joseph Manahan loves John Marshall High School. He graduated in 1995 and has never left. Well, he did for a few years when he went to college, but in 2002, he came back to teach English, geometry, algebra, and coach the Girls' JV & Varsity volleyball teams. He...