Sports Briefs, August 2010

Sports Briefs, August 2010

Posted on 22. Aug, 2010 by admin.

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By Parijat Jha, ´11
Field Hockey
Coming off a year where regular season success did not lead to post season achievement, the field hockey team hopes that this year pans out a little better. Senior captain Emily Fitz has helped the team through a rigorous offseason in which the team has had the hurdle of losing [...]

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Despite shaky start, flex credit is a good idea

Despite shaky start, flex credit is a good idea

Posted on 22. Aug, 2010 by admin.

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Staff Editorial
This summer saw the launch of the flex credit option, a highly-anticipated program for students to complete high school course requirements in multiple ways, including regular enrollment in the course, testing out through an exam or completing an “educational option.”
Such options were met with elation by many students, who declared their intent to test [...]

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Let’s work to break the vicious cycle

Let’s work to break the vicious cycle

Posted on 22. Aug, 2010 by admin.

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There’s a real problem going on at this high school. Freshman guys in particular need to take note, because their viable options for pursuing a relationship with a nice young girl will soon be dwindling.
Some of the best female candidates are being taken by guys in the grades above them, and this is a serious [...]

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Music in the Air

Music in the Air

Posted on 22. Aug, 2010 by admin.

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In a nation chorusing with the songs of famous musicians, UA singers work to share their voices with not only the high school, but the country as well

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Banding together

Banding together

Posted on 22. Aug, 2010 by admin.

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Though portrayed as a free-for-all, reporter’s experience at Band Camp reveals fun, hard work

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UAHS hires 9 new teachers

UAHS hires 9 new teachers

Posted on 22. Aug, 2010 by admin.

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By George Kankia, ´11
Summer vacation has officially ended and school is back in session. Students now must familiarize themselves with new books, new schedules and even new faces; however, freshmen will not be the only ones having a hard time with these adjustments. Nine new teachers have been added to the UAHS staff, with five [...]

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Working the System?

Working the System?

Posted on 22. Aug, 2010 by admin.

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Few students use new Flex Credit option to test out of required coursework

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Journalism students attend Memorial Tournament field trip

Journalism students attend Memorial Tournament field trip

Posted on 07. Jun, 2010 by admin.

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Though Tiger was nowhere to be seen, students enjoyed the opportunity to see firsthand the world of sports journalism at the professional level.

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Festival tragedy brings changes in security

Festival tragedy brings changes in security

Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by Bo Fisher.

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By Bo Fisher
ComFest, the annual three-day summer festival in Goodale Park, has been a laid-back gathering  for festival goers that has usually involved little violence. That was until last year’s death of a college student, which has prompted an increase in security this summer.
According to the Aug. 7, 2009 Columbus Dispatch article, “OU student, 18, [...]

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Especially motivated

Especially motivated

Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by Parijat Jha.

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By Parijat Jha
Columnist finds new appreciation for dedication, sportsmanship required of Special Olympics athletes
From high school to the pros, motivation is an issue dealt with by all coaches and athletes. I, too, am flawed in this field, because many times while playing football or running track I fail to run my hardest or [...]

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Prom receives mostly positive reviews

Prom receives mostly positive reviews

Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by admin.

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Zoey Whitmeyer ‘10
On May 1, boys in tuxedos and girls in their best dresses traveled to downtown Columbus for Prom 2010. The newly remodeled Columbus Convention Center was the new venue and the Convention Center provided dinner for the students by ARAMARK catering company.
The change in food received positive reviews from many students, including senior [...]

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Summer movies

Summer movies

Posted on 29. May, 2010 by admin.

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Photo courtesy Paramount Pictures
by Noah Grumman ‘12
Iron Man 2 (4 out of 5 stars)
When watching Iron Man 2, it is often difficult to decide whether the unbelievable plotline and technology is cheesy or badass. In this movie, the latter wins out.
The sequel centers around Ivan Vanko, the son of a Russian physicist, who has come [...]

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