There’s no cure in sight for senioritis
March 2, 2010 • Justin Miles, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Fairmont Life
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 in the nation. For years, seniors across the country, especially second-semester seniors, have been prone to slacking... Read more »
Kid Cudi is impressive, but not on top
March 2, 2010 • Dexter Carpenter, Design Editor
Filed under CD Reviews, Entertainment
I am normally a pretty trendy kid. I usually try to follow the latest fads and hysteria; however, I have not been impressed by several of the latest pop culture crazes, particularly the Owl City, Jersey Shore and Kid Cudi movements. As only an occasional listener to rap music, I do appreciate the creativity... Read more »
Aid aimed at rebuilding Haiti after devastating quake
March 2, 2010 • Kyle Ratliff, News Editor
Filed under News
On weekdays at 4:53 p.m., most of us are going to work, messing around on Facebook or doing something else that is relatively unexciting. It would be hard to imagine the earth crumbling beneath our feet at that moment, and harder still to soon discover that everything we cared about has been destroyed.... Read more »
Manchester Orchestra continues on their path to success
March 5, 2010 • Dexter Carpenter, Design Editor
Filed under CD Reviews, Entertainment
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 won my heart. With the release of their sophomore album Mean Everything to Nothing, Manchester Orchestra unleashed a beautiful,... Read more »
Our views: full-body scanners in airports
March 8, 2010 • Matt Metzler and Paqui Toscano, Staff Writers
Filed under Opinion, Staff Columns
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 question: which is more important, privacy or safety? Should a certain degree of privacy be given up to the government... Read more »
Student-faculty relationships can be tricky
March 10, 2010 • Natalie Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Features
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 takes place in a school setting, the potential for disaster grows exponentially. A U.S. Department of Education report... Read more »
Ohio takes action to put a halt to teen dating violence
March 10, 2010 • Jessica Parrett, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under News
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 death. Just ask Jim and Elsa Croucher, who know first-hand the terror of losing a daughter to dating violence. On Dec.... Read more »
Letteri’s future is inspired by his passion for music
March 12, 2010 • Molly Becker, Features Editor
Filed under Fairmont Life
Matt Letteri is usually a laid-back, fun-loving guy who doesn’t worry about things. But right now, nerves are getting to him as his March audition for Wright State’s vocal program looms closer and closer. Letteri only started singing this year. He joined Fairmont’s Men’s Chorus and, to his surprise,... Read more »
A hoot for Hootie
March 15, 2010 • Brandon Wiles, Business Manager
Filed under CD Reviews, Entertainment
Hootie & the Blowfish is a country rock band that became very popular during the second half of the 1990s. Their fame all started with their album Cracked Rear View, their major label debut, released on July 5, 1994. It was the highest selling album of 1995, with 10.5 million shipments that year... Read more »
April 1st isn’t only for fools
March 16, 2010 • Kevin O'Donnell, Academics/Administration Editor
Filed under Opinion, Staff Columns
The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year. — Mark Twain April brings plenty of good things: good weather, Easter bunnies and especially spring break. But for millions around the world, April holds something far more sacred: April Fools Day. On this... Read more »
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