What does it take to play sports in college?

July 24, 2009 • Amanda Feairheller, Sports Editor  
Filed under Sports

“RUDY! RUDY! RUDY!” The Notre Dame sideline begins to chant, and almost immediately, you can hear the muffled chant coming from the far reaches of the stadium. A longshot and the obvious underdog, Rudy Ruetigger runs onto the football field for the final play of the game. After striving for this... Read more »

The Patriot Act – a step too far?

July 24, 2009 • Kyle Ratliff, News Editor  
Filed under News

You are assigned a school project on al-Qaida, and being the hard worker you are, you race to the library to get some books. The librarian seems to give you a very strange look as you go to check the books out. Something feels off, and you get a sudden feeling someone is watching you. Maybe someone... Read more »

Steroids continue to taint sports world

July 24, 2009 • Alex Bachmann, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

An out-of-the-park home run; a world-record sprint; a perfect juke and a break-away run for the touchdown. Athletes have been raising the bar in competition since the creation of sports, but not all athletes are doing it by the rules. So is a world record still a world record if achieved by someone who... Read more »

Bob Dylan still can’t sing

July 24, 2009 • Alex Chuna, Staff Writer  
Filed under CD Reviews, Entertainment

Before reading this review, it is important to note that I have always considered Bob Dylan a blight upon the music industry. I decided, however, to give his newest release, Tell Tale Signs, a listen. This album features unreleased and alternative versions of many of Dylan’s old songs, and the singer... Read more »

Go gaga over Lady GaGa

July 24, 2009 • Sophie Farley, Staff Writer  
Filed under CD Reviews

2009 has been a great year for Lady GaGa. Her first album, The Fame, was released last October and has brought the new artist an ample amount of success. The album has a futuristic feel and incorporates all types of music from pop to rock. The title, The Fame, sums it all up. Many of the tracks allow... Read more »

Penn’s portrayal of Milk is must-see

July 24, 2009 • Hannah Bealer, Entertainment Editor  
Filed under Movie Reviews

Sean Penn, known for his assaults on paparazzi and Fast Times at Ridgemont High, deserved every bit of his Best Leading Actor win at the Oscars this year. It doesn’t matter if you’re Republican, Democrat, liberal, or conservative … this movie is an extremely important, historical must-see. Milk... Read more »

‘This Will Destroy You’ … won’t

July 24, 2009 • Dexter Carpenter, Design Editor  
Filed under CD Reviews

For a relaxing experience, delve into This Will Destroy You’s ambient aroma. In their self-titled album, they feature no words; only peaceful, delay-driven guitars and simple, yet intricate drum patterns. For a powerful system of harmonies that fuses into a fast-paced, space-filled jam, check out... Read more »

PTO buys 2 snowblowers for FHS

July 25, 2009 • Matt Metzler, Staff Writer  
Filed under Features, News

In these difficult economic times, $6,400 is a nice chunk of change. The Fairmont PTO is offering each of the four class council advisers a $1,600 grant to spend in a way that will improve Fairmont as a whole.  The advisers have been instructed to work with their students to come up with ideas. Because... Read more »

The Flyer goes online in ’09

July 25, 2009 • Jessica Parrett & Natalie Wolfe, Flyer Editors-in-Chief  
Filed under News

Fairmont High School’s Flyer newsmagazine is embracing the 21st century by taking its news, features and photos online on its new website, www.fairmontflyer.com. It’s a big change for the award-winning publication that has appeared in printed form since the merger of Fairmont East and Fairmont West... Read more »

NHS inducts 52 new members

July 29, 2009 • Justin Miles, Staff Writer  
Filed under News

The Fairmont National Honor Society inducted 52 members of the Class of 2010 on May 14 in the Fairmont Auditorium. The new members are Allison Angerer, Mia Balsamo, Katlynn Bates, Molly Becker, Maryann Bennett, Lauren Bruns, Holly Carey, Dexter Carpenter, Ali Chabut, Mark Cridge, Josh Dalzell, Catherine... Read more »