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Morgan Newton verbally commits to University of Kentucky

August 21, 2008

By Lily Zhao
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Quarterback and senior Morgan Newton decided to verbally commit to the University of Kentucky on Aug. 21 where he will start his collegiate athletic career. Newton will not be enrolling early like most college athletes, but instead will start classes and practice in Lexington starting the fall of ‘09. Newton is not planning on redshirting his freshman season and hopes to establish his passing and running abilities in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) as soon as he is able.

NEW WILDCAT: Quarterback and senior Morgan Newton poses for the cameras after verbally committing to the University of Kentucky on Aug. 21. NICK JOHNSON / PHOTO
“(Being in) the SEC is as big deal because there is such a level high of play (on the football field),” Newton said.

Following star quarterback Andre Woodsen’s departure for the NFL, Newton said that he will be waiting patiently for his turn to lead the Wildcats on the field. He said that playing in Wildcat Coach Rich Brooks’ styled offense really suited his abilities, thus finalizing his decision. And while there might be competition at the quarterback position, Newton said that he would be ready.

“My goal is to compete for a national championship; that’s my number one goal,” Newton said. “Hopefully I can help move the team and put them in a position to get to the national title game.”

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ASL teacher stays home, still teaches class interactively with Internet camera

August 21, 2008

By Afra Hussain
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ASL teacher Joseph Wheeler did not come to school on August 20, but still taught his students. Wheeler taught from home using an Internet camera system that called his house to connect the camera to his classroom. His image appeared on a projector screen in Room B200, where the students could both see him and interacted with him for some time.

“It is easier to talk that way than on the phone,” junior Marissa Abel said. Abel takes Wheeler’s class and was in class during his absence. The class still had a substitute teacher and aide Ashley Ellison to supervise the class. Wheeler set up the connection from home and a student from school received a cable from the media center to connect the camera.

However, Abel mentioned some drawbacks to the situation. She found it difficult to keep up with Wheeler’s signing through the web camera. “It was hard to see, he goes so fast,” she said. She said that if the teacher stood in front of the class, she would be able to ask him to slow down. Abel still found the web camera beneficial and said it would work in other classes as well.

“It was kind of cool,” she said. “I think that they should use it more often.”

Editor’s note: An updated story coming soon.

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Senate encourages students to sign up for Sept. 5 blood drive

August 21, 2008

By Celina Wu
<cwu@hilite.org>


The blood drive is set for Sept. 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the fieldhouse. Students interested in participating in the drive can sign up during their lunches at the main cafeteria or Greyhound Station.

According to nurse Sharon Murray, donors have to be at least 17 years of age, weigh 110 pounds and meet other health requirements. However, students who are 16 years old can also donate blood if their parent or guardian signs a consent form.

Victor Obasaju, senator and junior, said that when students sign up, they can select a time at which they will donate the blood. Then, they will receive a card, which will also serve as a pass, with their chosen appointment time.

Each student will donate one pint of blood. All the donations will go to the Indiana Blood Center.

Students are encouraged to sign up for the upcoming blood drive. Obasaju said, “When you participate in the blood drive, you are helping save someone’s life. This is a small sacrifice in helping somebody with a greater need.”

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