Let’s Get It doesn’t quite have it
September 3, 2009 • written by Matt Metzler
Filed under CD Reviews, Entertainment
Let’s Get It epitomizes everything I hate about the current trends in music. Yes, this is going to be that kind of review. Formed a little over a year ago from the ashes of two considerably well-liked Dayton bands, The Cut Scene and Me in the Making (formerly Words as Weapons), Let’s Get It plays... Read more »
Fifth Third Bank puts on College Prep Night
September 3, 2009 • written by Natalie Wolfe
Filed under News
Fifth Third Bank is hosting its second annual College Prep Night at Fifth Third Field the night of Monday, Sept. 21. This free event will provide high school juniors and seniors and their families with useful insight to use in preparation for choosing a college. Jon Reider, author of Admission Matters:... Read more »
As Cities Burn goes out with a bang!
September 4, 2009 • written by Dexter Carpenter
Filed under CD Reviews, Entertainment
As Cities Burn, a progressive indie rock band from Louisiana, has decided to call it quits after three solid albums under Solid State Records, and they ended with a “bang” with Hell or High Water. As Cities Burn has always been known for honest, down-to-earth lyrics. In the song Made Too Pretty,... Read more »
Good Morning Fairmont – 9/4/09
September 7, 2009
Filed under Good Morning Fairmont, IM Videos
This is the “Good Morning Fairmont!” program, which is produced by Fairmont’s Interactive Media Program and airs each Friday morning during the advisory period throughout the school year. Students can review the show here for something they may have missed, and parents can find out... Read more »
Oh, how we love our technological (de)vices
September 7, 2009 • written by Matt Metzler
Filed under Entertainment, Opinion, Staff Columns, Stories
Think for a moment … how many “technological devices” do you use in an average day? I can count six that I use almost every single day. My cell phone, my computer, my TV, my DVR from Time Warner Cable, my stereo and my iPod. I have two iPods. One is a 20-gigabyte model from at least four years... Read more »
Cunningham for Dream Team?
September 7, 2009 • written by Cecily Hieb
Filed under Sports
Fairmont’s running back Brendan Cunningham is one of 20 area football players competing for a spot on the WHIO-TV 2009 Dream Team. Fans of Cunningham, a senior, can vote once per minute on the official site. The 10 players with the most votes will advance to the final round, where they will be ranked... Read more »
‘Feel’ the debut from Anchor & Braille
September 8, 2009 • written by Matt Metzler
Filed under CD Reviews, Entertainment
Felt is the debut album from Anchor & Braille, which is more or less the solo project of Anberlin front-man Stephen Christian. Christian takes this opportunity to step away from Anberlin’s soaring, fast-paced anthems and tone things down a little, exploring a handful of more delicate lyrical... Read more »
‘Ocean Eyes’ is as soothing as the ocean
September 8, 2009 • written by Justin Miles
Filed under CD Reviews, Entertainment
There’s no such thing as being sad when you’re listening to Owl City. Between the deepest lyrics anyone has ever heard and a beat that carries you into a new world, Ocean Eyes is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Owl City is a project that consists of only one member, Adam Young, who... Read more »
New cell phone rule gets ringing endorsement
September 8, 2009 • written by Molly Becker
Filed under Features, News
Guess what, Fairmont? You can use your cell phone at school. This year marked the official start of the new cell phone policy allowing students to use their cell phones at lunch and between classes. Last May, former principal Dr. James J. Schoenlein piloted the new cell phone policy to see if there would... Read more »
A new season brings new coaches
September 8, 2009 • written by Kelly Hart
Filed under News, Sports
As Firebird athletes are working hard this new season, so are the coaches. This year, there are some new faces on the sidelines. Steve Hippenmeyer, previously the Cross Country coach, has transferred to Boys’ Golf. He made this switch because Tyler Alexander became the South Unit principal. Because... Read more »
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