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Students take spiritual journey through Young Life

1/9 Students take spiritual journey through Young Life

In 1938, a young Presbyterian youth leader, Jim Rayburn was challenged by one of his professors in seminary: his assignment was to view Gainesville, Texas, as his parish [ Read More ]

2012: Is it more than a movie?

2/9 2012: Is it more than a movie?

Doomsday. The apocalypse. Armageddon. The end of days. Most people would agree that somehow, life as we know it on Earth will eventually end – the key words being “so [ Read More ]

Gay teens face difficulties, but often find acceptance at FHS

3/9 Gay teens face difficulties, but often find acceptance at FHS

Editor’s note:  The student identified as “John Smith” in the following story was identified as such out of consideration for his family, not because he wanted to [ Read More ]

Teens’ financial woes prompt state, schools to act

4/9 Teens’ financial woes prompt state, schools to act

When most students imagine literacy, they think about being able to read a book. Most students are also literate in basic math, and some are even literate in advanced cal [ Read More ]

Woods isn't the first athlete to fall from grace

5/9 Woods isn't the first athlete to fall from grace

Many people look up to athletes. They are always there, performing for eager eyes and a public that often looks to them as role models. Some athletes embrace the “role [ Read More ]

Hutchens brings experience, enthusiasm to media role at FHS

6/9 Hutchens brings experience, enthusiasm to media role at FHS

When she was 17, Fairmont teacher Laura Hutchens gave her sister a ride to Centerville for a meeting about a new television program starting up in the area. Little did Hu [ Read More ]

Winter play stars a 6-foot rabbit ... but you'll never see him

7/9 Winter play stars a 6-foot rabbit ... but you'll never see him

Almost everyone had an imaginary friend when they were little. You could drink fake tea with them, talk to them about problems, or even try to take over the world toge [ Read More ]

'We came for a better life,' says FHS junior from Iraq

8/9 'We came for a better life,' says FHS junior from Iraq

Few students at Fairmont can say they have seen war first hand. Fewer still can say they’ve run a Taliban checkpoint. Fadi Afram can. Afram, a junior, came to the Un [ Read More ]

Sant plays her way to a full ride at UD

9/9 Sant plays her way to a full ride at UD

Most fifth-grade students can’t wait for the day when they’ll walk through the doors of Fairmont as high school students. Even so, most fifth-graders probably aren’ [ Read More ]

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Fairmont Life

Gay teens face difficulties, but often find acceptance at FHS feature photo

Matt Metzler, Entertainment Editor

Editor’s note:  The student identified as “John Smith” in the following story was identified as such out of consideration for his family, not because he wanted to hide his identity.... Read more »

February 5, 2010 • 3 comments • Filed Under Fairmont Life, Top Stories

  • Teens’ financial woes prompt state, schools to act February 5, 2010
  • Winter play stars a 6-foot rabbit … but you’ll never see him January 25, 2010
  • Let’s face it, it’s a hairy issue December 16, 2009
  • Lack of sleep could impact performance at school December 15, 2009
  • Borchers aims high in first year as Activities Director December 15, 2009

News

2012: Is it more than a movie? feature photo

Matt Metzler, Entertainment Editor

Doomsday. The apocalypse. Armageddon. The end of days. Most people would agree that somehow, life as we know it on Earth will eventually end – the key words being “somehow” and... Read more »

February 5, 2010 • 1 comment • Filed Under Features, News, Top Stories

  • Teens’ financial woes prompt state, schools to act February 5, 2010
  • Fairmont adds cameras, door numbers for security December 11, 2009
  • More restaurants open in Kettering December 10, 2009
  • Tragedy, technology mark first decade of new millennium November 30, 2009
  • Major events in the past decade November 25, 2009

Features

Students take spiritual journey through Young Life feature photo

Paqui Toscano, Academic/Administration Editor

In 1938, a young Presbyterian youth leader, Jim Rayburn was challenged by one of his professors in seminary: his assignment was to view Gainesville, Texas, as his parish and create... Read more »

February 5, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Top Stories

  • 2012: Is it more than a movie? February 5, 2010
  • Hutchens brings experience, enthusiasm to media role at FHS February 2, 2010
  • Winter play stars a 6-foot rabbit … but you’ll never see him January 25, 2010
  • Middle Eastern students’ experiences offer glimpse into another world January 6, 2010
  • ‘We came for a better life,’ says FHS junior from Iraq January 4, 2010

Sports

Woods isn’t the first athlete to fall from grace feature photo

Kelly Hart, Sports Editor

Many people look up to athletes. They are always there, performing for eager eyes and a public that often looks to them as role models. Some athletes embrace the “role model” label,... Read more »

February 3, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports, Top Stories

  • Fairmont winter sports teams are heatin’ up the house December 18, 2009
  • Sant plays her way to a full ride at UD December 18, 2009
  • BCS system incites mixed reviews December 15, 2009
  • Fall sports teams capture team titles, personal awards November 30, 2009
  • O’Malley, Meredith lead the way in cross country October 29, 2009

Entertainment

‘The Book of Eli’ opens eyes across the country feature photo

Justin Miles, Entertainment Editor

The Bible is the most widely read book, as well as the best-selling book, in the world. But imagine a world where the complete opposite is true, and not only have a scarce number of... Read more »

February 5, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Entertainment, Movie Reviews

  • Motion City Soundtrack mixes old with new, with mixed results February 3, 2010
  • For Today is brutal in ‘Portraits’ February 2, 2010
  • Kravitz’ ‘Greatest Hits’ still sound good January 26, 2010
  • Nutini offers the ‘Sunny Side’ of life December 18, 2009
  • ‘Everybody’s Fine’ helps bring in the holidays December 18, 2009

Opinion

A sensible look at foreign policy feature photo

Kyle Ratliff, News Editor

When President Obama committed more than 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan, something in me just snapped. How many times does the United States have to touch its hand to the same... Read more »

December 20, 2009 • 0 comments • Filed Under Opinion, Staff Columns

  • Our views: Christmas in public schools December 18, 2009
  • Why not list all music events? December 4, 2009
  • Lambert’s AMA performance disgraces modern pop culture November 24, 2009
  • Driving isn’t a game … but you can lose November 17, 2009
  • New pep rally process is a step backward October 29, 2009
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