11.02.07
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Hi everyone,
This issue, we feature on the front page a story about the college decisions that many students face. Also, in the sports section, many teams have finished their State tournaments, while some are still in the running — check our sports section for continued coverage of football, volleyball and cheerleading. Also, check “Greyhound Stats” for updated scores.
With the colder season moving in, our special section focuses on health. Read through the Acumen for stories about the many concerns students have and tips and tricks to stay fit.
As always, thanks for reading the HiLite.
Featured Article
Media creates unreasonable hype, uproar (Perspectives)
The first lesson journalists learn is don’t create the news. That fundamental rule was nearly violated in the last few weeks when Carmel made national news regarding breathalyzers at football games.
Case in point: MSNBC aired a segment about breathalyzers at football games – with an over-the-phone interview with Principal John Williams – and USA Today wrote a blurb about the breathalyzers in its “Sports Update.”
Read more or discuss this article.
Top Story - Front Page
Dreams vs. Dollar$
Senior Alex Metz was one of 37 students at this school to be honored with the title of 2007 National Merit Semifinalist. His last year’s PSAT scores put him in the top percentage of students in the country who took the exam. As a result, most state schools, including Indiana University and Purdue University, may offer Metz substantial scholarships to attend, he said.
However, Metz said that he is also still considering some Ivy League schools as well despite not being guaranteed money to those schools. Read More?
News
Dreams v. Dollar$
Battle for the young vote
Languages, other classes to bolster new course offerings
Student co-edits award-winning book, enhances passion in process
Bikes 4 Kids wins FamilyFun prize
(Beat) First ever Greyhound Games to occur tomorrow afternoon
(Beat) Breathalyzers to continue through basketball season
(Beat) Cheerleaders to compete in State competition tomorrow
(Beat) Senior Class officers soon to sell second round of hoodies, shirts
(Beat) As winter break nears, SV plans upcoming Snowflake Serenade
(Beat) Pay-for-service summer P.E. no longer in consideration
(Beat) Students’ wardrobes slow to adapt to changing weather
(Beat) Spanish Club to volunteer at coat drive tonight, tomorrow
(Beat) Band members prepare for BOA Indianapolis Regional
(Beat) Rising Stars to attend ‘Hamlet’ performance at IRT tomorrow
(Beat) Nutrition and wellness class to prepare meal for PTO, administration
(Beat) Classics Club plans mock gladiator battle
(Beat) Key Club volunteers at community events, keeps busy as holiday season approaches
Feature
Thanksgiving redifined
Students find alternative ways to exercise
Age 18 and all grown up
Students compete through AP classes
Opinions differ on effects of video games
Entertainment
New Carell comedy classically fun, touching
Dattolo’s dresses up food court standards
I Am America sets bar high for literary political comedy
Sushi buffet sends taste buds on ‘Journey’
Sports
Women’s team looks to avenge Sectional loss
Women’s swimming keeps tradition alive
Cross-country teams finish season strong
Football team looks to defend title
Hoping for History
(Beat) Men’s soccer team falters early in Sectional tournament
(Beat) Women’s soccer team falls
Student Section
It’s a right-handed world
Being left-handed for dummies
Ambidexterity
Perspectives
Media creates unreasonable hype, uproar
iTunes killed the radio star
Turmoil in Myanmar
They’re the ones that I want
15 Minutes of Fame
Trying to Survive in a Sea of Blue
After Colts’ Super Bowl win, opposing fans face blue nation
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