7 Prom Stories You Need To Know

7 Prom Stories You Need To Know
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It's the beginning of May -- Prom season.

It's the time of year when high school seniors across the country are scrambling to make sure they have the perfect prom dress, shoes, jewelry, tux and date picked out.

But this year, prom has also been making headlines.

From breathalyzers to same-sex dates to new immigration laws, the traditional event has seen quite a few un-traditional twists. From the silly to the serious, here are this year's most noteworthy prom stories.

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