Theatre students scheduled to perform at IndyFringe fest
August 24, 2008
By Ellie Seta
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On Aug. 22 and 31 at noon seven theater students will perform at IndyFringe Festival. They will perform at Theatre on the Square on 627 Massachusetts Ave. in downtown Indianapolis. Tickets will be available at the door or online at www.indyfringe.org. Admission is $7 for students and $10 for general admission.
The students will be performing the same original play, That One Show that they performed this summer at the Scotland Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Performers include Jillian Bonanne, Karaline Feller, Kristen Lieber, Erin Lowe, Amy Medeiros, Liz van Hoose and Emily Veno.
“The show is a documentary theatre piece about theatre,” director of theatre Maggie Cassidy said. “The students involved interviewed teachers, friends, and strangers about their opinions on theatre. We
then transcribed the interviews and compiled them into a short play. The students essentially wrote the play with the words of the people they interviewed.” Cassidy said several other high schools and theatre companies from across Indiana will also be performing.
“We have a lot of competition for tomorrows time slot,” Cassidy said. “But we hope to definitely have a big crowd next Sunday.”
Tailgate 4 Life planned for Aug. 23
August 22, 2008
By Ryan Duffy
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This year the tailgate is scheduled from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 23, before the game against Cathedral, in the parking lot on the home side of the football stadium. The tailgate will have a variety of live bands, including Upper House and The Knashers. There will be food and drinks provided, along with free music and a variety of activities.
T-shirts for the event are on sale at lunch and at the event for $10. All proceeds from the shirts go to the Michael Schenkel Memorial Scholarship.
According to Pittman, Tailgate 4 Life is a great opportunity to hang out with friends, and it gives students something to do before the big football game. He said, “It’s a great experience to feel the satisfaction of a supporting a local scholarship.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
“Pineapple Express” Smokes Genre Competitors, Sets New High
August 20, 2008
By Mitch Ringenberg
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Whether he’s directing or producing, Judd Apatow is slowly becoming one of the most reliable names in comedy in terms of sheer quality. Apatow has been on a roll lately, critically and commercially, with huge comedy hits such as “Superbad,” “Knocked Up” and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” and “Pineapple Express” is sure to be received by audiences and critics with the same kind of enthusiasm. Read more
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