April 2008 World Around You
Do you have a story, photos, or video about your deaf world? Find out how you can send your stories and news to WAY.

Academic Bowl Finals
News—Top academic bowl teams meet to reach national title in Washington, DC - April 26-29.

Deaf Kids Also Dance with the Stars!
Culture—On "Good Morning America," elementary and high school students performed in front of 20 million viewers. [video]

Contest Winners Announced!
Contest—World Around You congratulates the Gallaudet National Essay, Art, and ASL Contest winners and every entrant.

Learning ASL on Swimming Team
Sports—Will Landgren, a sophomore at Canant High School, teaches his team American Sign Language and is aiming for the Deaflympics 2009 tryouts. [video]

Earthquake Along the San Andreas Fault!
News—Have you ever read stories about California earthquakes along the San Andreas Fault and wondered what exactly a fault is? Well, now’s your chance to find out more about the geology of faults!

Lighting Up the World
History—Thomas Alva Edison, an American inventor who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world.