CHS policies v. follow-through: a predictive timeline
September 7, 2007
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Tennis team practices, drills in preparation for upcoming season
September 7, 2007
Serves up: As he launches a practice serve, Kapil Banakar, varsity player and senior, blasts the ball to his opponent on the other side of the court. Banakar, a returning player, practiced trading shots with his doubles partner in order to improve their coordination. The team will face Noblesville tomorrow at 8 a.m.
‘Champ’ proves smart, moving
September 7, 2007
By: Jade Luo <jluo@hilite.org>
The first scenes of “Resurrecting the Champ” feature a few college students beating up a homeless man. Great, I thought, a mindless boxing movie with a few bloody and broken noses in between. But, boy, was I in for a sweet surprise.
“Resurrecting the Champ” centers in on struggling reporter Erik Kernan Jr. (Josh Hartnett), who has been trying to make his own name and distinguish himself from his successful father nearly all his life. As a reporter for the Denver Times, Kernan’s writing is meager and “lacks personality.” One night, he sees the fight from the first scene and he helps the homeless man, who calls himself “the Champ.” Kernan soon learns that the Champ (Samuel L. Jackson) is actually 1950s boxing legend Bob Satterfield. Intrigued to find the former third-in-the-world boxer on the streets, Kernan seizes this opportunity to revive his own dying career.
As Kernan becomes better friends with the Champ, he is forced to re-evaluate his personal life, from his separation with his wife to his relationship with his son. The intertwining of their lives brings about a heart-wrenching story about fatherhood, truth and love.
What’s impressive about the film is that director Rod Lurie could make a plain sports story into something profound. The story line is planned out well, and Lurie manages to bring in an element of surprise to the movie. It makes such a statement that it forces audiences to think about the themes for hours afterward.
The highlight of the movie is the acting. Jackson excels in an Oscar-worthy performance. Something about the way he holds himself presents a fuller understanding of his complex character. It doesn’t hurt that Jackson really nails the Champ’s witty and chuckle-inducing lines.
Hartnett is great as well. He moves from the characters of father, husband, journalist and son with such ease and believability.
The script, too, was noteworthy and clever, blending just enough humor into the dramatic story line to keep it from being too pressing and dark.
The only negative was that the movie was a little slow-paced. There was nothing really that could have been cut out of the movie, just that the themes of the movie simply took a bit too long to explain.
Ultimately, “Resurrecting the Champ” is a great break from the typical popcorn flick about defeating popularity and scoring the good-looking significant other. Like any great movie, its powerful message forces viewers to think. Just watch it. You won’t be disappointed.
Mudbugs pales in comparison to Yats
September 7, 2007
By: Bennett Fuson <bfuson@hilite.org>
First off, a spoiler: Contrary to its rather suggestive reference, Mudbugs Cajun Café on Main Street has nothing to do with mud, bugs or any combination thereof. (Sorry, gross food connoisseurs. I’m sure you’ll find an alternative.) Apparently, “mudbug” is Southern slang for a crawfish, the small, ugly cousin of a lobster that thrives in (who would have thought?) mud. Crawfish are a staple of Creole and Cajun cuisine and therefore play a big role at Mudbugs. The restaurant replaced Myron’s Café, a popular breakfast destination, during last school year, and traces of the old café continue to linger. However, Myron’s and Mudbugs are about as similar to each other as Mozart and Marilyn Manson.
Before I go any further, though, I must address a key point: Mudbugs Cajun Café is not a new concept. The local area already had Yats, the ever-popular Broad Ripple café that brought Cajun to the cornfields. To be honest, I’m a die-hard Yats fan, so I was already bearing a grudge when I went into Mudbugs, not to mention the fact that I also loved Myron’s.
Rest assured that my grudge was easily removed. Mudbugs does not copy or imitate Yats. Rather, it sets itself up as an entirely separate entity. The brightly colored walls and laid back jazz music sent out some good vibes, especially on a cloudy, rainy day.
Talking about the atmosphere is cheap, though, especially in a food review, so let’s get to the main point. Mudbugs offers 12 dishes: no more, no less. For those afraid of limited options, stop reading now. Unlike Yats, the menu stays the same, so the fear/hope of a new menu everyday is not present. Two of the dishes include the restaurant’s namesake (the Crawfish Etouffe and Crawfish Casserole) along with the possibility of being included in the gumbo. Other menu items include jambalaya (a type of stew) and po’boys, the equivalent to a Southern sub sandwich. The best bang for the buck definitely goes to the “pick three combo,” where for $8.95, any three menu items can be combined for one personalized meal. I found it helpful to choose two entrées and a side item, although it wasn’t quite what I figured.
The jambalaya and dirty rice (rice with ground beef and seasoning mixed in) came in very large portions. The shrimp po’boy, however, was surprisingly small: it was almost like a few shrimp in between crackers.
The jambalaya was probably the best item that I got the opportunity to test. It was very thick with large chunks of chicken and sausage, and just enough spice to kick up the flavor without making me shoot steam out of my ears. It was very filling, and with two other items, I had to literally force it down my throat to finish. The dirty rice and po’boy were also very good. The shrimp on the sandwich was heavily battered, but the sauce (sort of a Cajun mayonnaise) softened it up and made the sandwich worth its unfortunately small size. The dirty rice was good, but nothing about it stood out. It served its purpose as a side item, complimenting the two main dishes.
As for the price, most of the food is at least a dollar over Yats, and serves smaller portions. This is good for smaller people. I am not a small person. Mudbugs is a convenient fix for the Cajun craver, considering that it can be reached by walking distance from CHS as opposed to the 20+ minute drive to Broad Ripple. It’s also got a great, vibrant atmosphere to eat in with a laid back staff.
But as far as finding the best deal on some good old Southern dieting, it might be a good idea to keep Mudbugs in the mud a little while longer and head out to Yats.
After the Leave
September 7, 2007
By: Erin Lowe <elowe@hilite.org> and Beverly Jenkins <bjenkins@hilite.org>
One major factor for teachers going on maternity leave to consider is their new workloads. According to both Jennifer Bubp and Ann Mayhew, their workloads at school did not change, but their workloads at home significantly increased.
“My workload at school didn’t change—thank God!” Bubp said. “I did have to adjust to getting two children under the age of four dressed, fed and ready to leave my house by 6:45 a.m.”
Mayhew said, “The workload here at school didn’t change, but I had an infant at home. My workload there was tremendous.”
However, both Bubp and Mayhew said they enjoyed spending time at home with their respective newborn.
“I loved spending time with my baby,” Mayhew said. “If I could, I would have taken more time off.”
Marching band prepares for upcoming performances
September 7, 2007
By: Nancy Tan <ntan@hilite.org>
Senior Lisa Glavan, who plays saxophone in the marching band, said that she is excited about the band’s upcoming activities.
Michael Pote, associate director of bands, said the first competition weekend for marching band is Sept. 15. That day, marching band members will participate in the Lawrence Central Invitational and the Bands of America preview show at this school.
Glavan said that it can be challenging to perform at two places in one day. “We go to the Lawrence Central Invitational. When we’re done with Lawrence Central, we have to forget about it and focus on (the preview show).
“We have to remember we have another show coming up and can’t get distracted,” she said.
According to Glavan, the members spent their two hours of practice each day solidifying their foundations.
“We do a lot of basics, and we help each other out to get better,” she said. These basic drills include playing long tones to work on an individual’s tone.
According to Pote, the theme for marching band this year is boundaries. The show, featuring original music by Richard Saucedo, tries to create different ways to portray the concept of breaking through boundaries on the field.
Glavan expressed a similar opinion. She said that the show consists of three movements.
The performers are constricted by boundaries and obstacles in the first two movements, but there are no restrictions in the third movement. “There’s a wall in the first two movements,” she said. “Once you break through that wall, you can do anything.”
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