Change of heart

Danielle Deraleau, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012

     During routine football drills, senior Brett Arnold suddenly felt dizzy. He felt his breath coming short, and his heart pounding in his chest. As he rounded a corner while doing laps, he could barely stand up.      “I couldn’t breathe, and I just collapsed on the field during practice,”... Read more »

Getting Back Into It

Matthew Wood, Staff Writer
March 6, 2012

     Past the cringingly juvenile album title, solo artist Mike Hadreas offers up a soft, vulnerable album that has captured the air and delicacy of Jeff Buckley or Elliot Smith. The album begins with a calm, serene swell of piano that is coupled with atmospheric layers that bring the song to a calm... Read more »

Brothers & Sisters: Black Keys “El Camino” Review

Matt Wood, Staff Writer
January 6, 2012

     With the appearance of The Black Keys on “The Stephen Colbert Show” in 2010, a transformation in the band was evident. Dan Auerbach – singer and guitarist for the band – had traded in his gruff and grizzled look for a clean-shaven, polished off appearance. The physical transition permeated... Read more »

Rough and tumble: Wrestling team starts off strong

Matt Wood, Staff Writer
January 4, 2012

     Although it’s only one month into the season, the wrestling team is off to a strong start this year. The team went to the J.J Pearce Tournament on Nov. 12, and won first place as a team. Leading the team this season is first year coach Clay Goodloe.      “I think our first success is... Read more »

Matt Wood – Staff Writer

November 10, 2011

Matt is a senior, who’s involved in guitar club, and spends time either playing instruments, reading, or listening to music. His favorite bands are Radiohead and The Shins, and he plans to attend The University of Washington in Seattle, and study journalism or audio production.

Moving on without Jobs

Matt Wood, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011

     Upon going to the Apple website on Oct. 5, customers were not welcomed by the latest Apple innovations, but instead by a commemorative photo honoring Steve Jobs. Jobs passed away at his home in California that day, after fighting pancreatic cancer for 8 years. The Apple homepage was simple and... Read more »

Lunches and Late Bells

Matt Wood, Staff Writer
September 20, 2011

      The openness of the campus and the freedom during lunch is a new experience for juniors. Although this may lead to some issues, concerning tardiness and skipping, administrators feel that this is a necessary learning curve for developing students.       “We’re not talking about fifth... Read more »