ACTIVE POLLS
ends on 11/25/2009
Who will win Friday's Backyard Brawl?
ends on 12/2/2009
Varsity Xtra poll question: Of the coaches who are in the WPIAL championships, who should be coach of the year?
Poll Question
How does your pediatrician deal with obesity prevention and treatment issues?
Category: Health
Voting began on 7/16/2008
Voting ends on 7/18/2008
 
A.
Our doctor said my child is obese and helped us start a weight loss regimen - 17 (11%)
 
B.
Our doctor discusses my child’s diet and physical activity at yearly exams - 65 (40%)
 
C.
Our doctor mentions diet and exercise, but not specific to my child - 36 (22%)
 
D.
Our doctor has not brought up weight issues, diet or physical activity - 43 (27%)
161 Respondents
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Category: Sports
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Total Votes: 466
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Category: PSU Sports
Voting began on: 11/21/2009
Voting ended on: 11/22/2009
Total Votes: 153
While the Pirates likely won’t be a big player in the free-agent market, would OF Rick Ankiel be a good addition?
Category: Sports
Voting began on: 11/19/2009
Voting ended on: 11/20/2009
Total Votes: 268
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Category: Movies
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Voting ended on: 11/23/2009
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Category: Business
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Voting ended on: 11/25/2009
Total Votes: 180
Do you agree with the plan to save Mellon Arena and transform it into a community ice skating rink with shops, entertainment and restaurants?
Category: News
Voting began on: 11/19/2009
Voting ended on: 11/20/2009
Total Votes: 2,308
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Category: Pirates
Voting began on: 11/18/2009
Voting ended on: 11/19/2009
Total Votes: 310
Varsity Xtra poll question: If you were the football coach at new Central Valley High School next year, what player would you pick first on your team?
Category: High School Football
Voting began on: 11/18/2009
Voting ended on: 11/24/2009
Total Votes: 245
What do you think of a government task force's recommendation that women shouldn't get mammograms until they're 50 and that self-exams are useless.
Category: Health
Voting began on: 11/18/2009
Voting ended on: 11/22/2009
Total Votes: 767
What is your opinion of ESPN televising 24 hours of college basketball?
Category: Sports
Voting began on: 11/16/2009
Voting ended on: 11/17/2009
Total Votes: 188