Fairmont Life

There’s no cure in sight for senioritis

Justin Miles, Entertainment Editor

How to cure senioritis: don’t go to school, don’t do your homework, and repeat. Oh, wait! Maybe those are the symptoms of this pandemic that is taking over the minds of every senior... Read more »

March 2, 2010 • 4 comments • Filed Under Fairmont Life, Top Stories

• Saggin’ for swagger … or just going for comfort? February 25, 2010
• Poetry Out Loud contest comes to Fairmont February 25, 2010
• FHS duo brings spirit, fans back to games February 24, 2010
• Gay teens face difficulties, but often find acceptance at FHS February 5, 2010
• Teens’ financial woes prompt state, schools to act February 5, 2010

News

Ohio takes action to put a halt to teen dating violence

Jessica Parrett, Editor-in-Chief

You may not hear it talked about much, but teen dating violence is a serious problem that affects about one in three high school students – and in some cases, the problem leads to... Read more »

March 10, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News, Top Stories

• Aid aimed at rebuilding Haiti after devastating quake March 2, 2010
• New library thrills FHS students and staff February 26, 2010
• Full-body scanners cause controversy across the globe February 23, 2010
• Fairmont students win Noon Optimist Contest February 22, 2010
• 2012: Is it more than a movie? February 5, 2010

Features

Student-faculty relationships can be tricky

Natalie Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief

Attention is one of those things that most people like to receive, and many enjoy giving. But problems arise when that attention is inappropriate. And when that inappropriate attention... Read more »

March 10, 2010 • Comments Off • Filed Under Features, Top Stories

• FHS students’ upstart charity helps Dayton’s homeless February 25, 2010
• Students take spiritual journey through Young Life February 5, 2010
• 2012: Is it more than a movie? February 5, 2010
• Hutchens brings experience, enthusiasm to media role at FHS February 2, 2010
• Middle Eastern students’ experiences offer glimpse into another world January 6, 2010

Sports

FHS duo brings spirit, fans back to games

Kelly Hart, Sports Editor

“Hank the Tank! Hank the Tank!” the fans roar from the sidelines during a Fairmont Boys’ Varsity Basketball game. The fans’ intensity is aimed at matching the intensity of Head... Read more »

February 24, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Fairmont Life, Sports, Top Stories

• Woods isn’t the first athlete to fall from grace February 3, 2010
• 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

Entertainment

Manchester Orchestra continues on their path to success

Dexter Carpenter, Design Editor

Anything that comes from Manchester Orchestra automatically gets put on a pedestal for me. Between the grungy, dirty guitar tones to the aggressive, passionate vocals, this band has... Read more »

March 5, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under CD Reviews, Entertainment

• Kid Cudi is impressive, but not on top March 2, 2010
• Right Side of the Tree brings a party to your ears February 26, 2010
• BD’s Mongolian Grill sends your taste buds on vacation February 25, 2010
• ‘The Book of Eli’ opens eyes across the country February 5, 2010
• Motion City Soundtrack mixes old with new, with mixed results February 3, 2010

Opinion

Our views: full-body scanners in airports

Matt Metzler and Paqui Toscano, Staff Writers

For more information about full-body scanners, click here to read Paqui’s recent article on the topic. Matt’s view In modern-day America, many people are pondering this... Read more »

March 8, 2010 • 1 comment • Filed Under Opinion, Staff Columns

• A sensible look at foreign policy December 20, 2009
• 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