10.11.07

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Hi everyone,

In this issue, look for the front page story that examines the issues surrounding the current dress code and “Operation Cover-Up.” In the sports section, look for wrap-ups of fall sports as teams prepare for tournament play.

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Featured Article
Free music, free love (Perspectives)
Radiohead’s new album, “In Rainbows”, will be offered free of charge. And it’s not that bands haven’t done this before, it’s that Radiohead (one of the biggest bands around) is doing it. The band with one of the largest cult followings around, and with critically lauded albums such as Kid A and OK Computer in a dramatic departure from regular protocol has moved to tell fans that “it’s up to you” when it comes to paying for the album. Read more or discuss this article.

Top Story - Front Page
Operation Cover Up: Difference in opinion
Sophomore Alexandra “Alex” Curtis was heading toward the world language department during a passing period. Wearing an empire-waist babydoll dress over a tank top, she thought she wasn’t violating the dress code because, according to Curtis, her tank top straps were three fingers wide, her shirt didn’t come too low to her chest, and her skirt was not above the fingertips of her hands when they were stretched.

However, she thought wrong. According to Curtis, Administrative Assistant Doug Bird got her attention and told her to go to the student services office. “It wasn’t in a very nice way,” Curtis said.

Curtis is one of several students at this school who have been disciplined for violating the dress code. But these students said they don’t understand why their dress didn’t meet the dress code. Like Curtis, they were aware of the dress code policy and said they felt their clothing was appropriate. Read More?

News
Expensive book rental fees raise complaints
Drama plans visit to Scotland
Teens for Life works to educate peers
Spreading the sound of music
Sinfonia performs annual concert
(Beat) PTO chooses not to host annual fund-raiser for media center
(Beat) WRAP holds regular meeting today, plans bookstore trips
(Beat) Model Rocketry Club members hope to qualify for nationals
(Beat) Lifelines Club sponsors Red Ribbon Week
(Beat) Students attend PSAT prep session
(Beat) Empty Bowls event puts art
(Beat) Central Park hosts fall festival
(Beat) CHS Angels Club makes preparations