For Today is brutal in ‘Portraits’
February 2, 2010 • written by Dexter Carpenter
Filed under CD Reviews, Entertainment
This album is heavy. Period. If you are down to feel your body rumbling, put this CD in your car immediately. For Today is not just another stereotypical metal band that wears tight jeans, Vans shoes, and beanie hats. This band is on a whole separate level with their latest album, Portraits. If bass... Read more »
Hutchens brings experience, enthusiasm to media role at FHS
February 2, 2010 • written by Kaydee Miller
Filed under Features
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 Hutchens know that day would change her life. The program would be something like MTV, or how it used to be when it actually played music... Read more »
Motion City Soundtrack mixes old with new, with mixed results
February 3, 2010 • written by Matt Metzler
Filed under CD Reviews, Entertainment
The title of Motion City Soundtrack’s latest release, My Dinosaur Life, might have some fans wondering if the band is headed for extinction. I certainly hope not. While this isn’t their best album, it should still satisfy most of the band’s fans, mixing the harder and faster edge of their earlier... Read more »
Woods isn’t the first athlete to fall from grace
February 3, 2010 • written by Kelly Hart
Filed under Sports
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, while others shun it. Unfortunately, the media and the public also thrive on finding flaws or dirt on those who... Read more »
‘The Book of Eli’ opens eyes across the country
February 5, 2010 • written by Justin Miles
Filed under Entertainment, Movie Reviews
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 people read the Bible, but even fewer know it’s still in existence. The Book of Eli depicts this world. The Book of... Read more »
Teens’ financial woes prompt state, schools to act
February 5, 2010 • written by Kevin O'Donnell
Filed under Fairmont Life, News
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 calculus. But starting with the Class of 2014, none of these things will help students graduate if they aren’t financially literate.... Read more »
Gay teens face difficulties, but often find acceptance at FHS
February 5, 2010 • written by Matt Metzler
Filed under Fairmont Life
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. No individual by the actual name of John Smith was interviewed for this story. Feeling like you don’t fit in is... Read more »
2012: Is it more than a movie?
February 5, 2010 • written by Matt Metzler
Filed under Features, News
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 “eventually.” Maybe nuclear bombs will do us all in tomorrow; maybe global warming will keep melting the icecaps and... Read more »
Students take spiritual journey through Young Life
February 5, 2010 • written by Paqui Toscano
Filed under Features
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 ways to reach kids who otherwise would have no connection to the Christian church. As a result of Rayburn’s assignment,... Read more »
Fairmont students win Noon Optimist Contest
February 22, 2010 • written by Kevin O'Donnell
Filed under News
Fairmont High School took home the gold, silver and bronze in the Kettering Noon Optimist Club’s essay contest this winter. Jakob Sager emerged triumphant, taking first place. Pasquale Toscano won second place and Brendalyn Perley was awarded third place. All the victors are Fairmont sophomores. The... Read more »
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