Undercover Eating Disorders
March 9, 2010 • Melinda Oliver - Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Years ago, Eating Disorders occurred secretly behind closed bathroom stalls, but suddenly they have erupted into the spotlight, affecting not only females but males, as well. It is estimated that over eight million Americans, teens and adults, struggle or have struggled with some type of eating disorder. But... Read more »
Parched
March 9, 2010 • Ashley Segrave - Associate Editor
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Imagine rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, over 2500 miles, yet not having access to clean drinking water. This feat would be impossible without the luxury of clean water on hand. Katie Spotz, a twenty-one year old, has partnered with Blue Water Run in order to raise money for safe drinking funds across... Read more »
Black and Blue: The Latest Teen Trend
March 9, 2010 • Christian Davis - Opinions Editor
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Seventeen is the number of strikes he gave her to the head, seventeen is the number of bloody noses and black eyes she’s hidden from her mother, seventeen is the number of excuses she’s made for his violent behavior, seventeen is the number of times she said she would leave, seventeen is how young... Read more »
The Bright Spot
March 9, 2010 • Margaret Moore - Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Help now, change now, fix now, save now; is all that possible? Sure, one can help by flying all over the world trying to meet with people and speak about the issue, but that does not necessarily fix the problem. Rather than trying to fix the vast problems of the world, the copying of success has been... Read more »
Used, enSlaved, Abused
March 9, 2010 • Christina Dohr - Features Editor
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Eleven-year old Kristen hated being at home. Her dad was always drunk and she hated watching him take out his irrational anger on her little brother. “One day I was out avoiding the house when an older man approached me on the street. He drove a beautiful car, had business cards, and said he had... Read more »
Muffins, Coffee, and Life Lessons
March 1, 2010 • Laura Tarantino - Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Instead of noisy students and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, muffins, breads, fruit, and other breakfast foods were found in the commons. On Saturday morning, February 20th, 37 WCA dads and daughters enjoyed fellowship, food, and life lessons from an alumni and her father, Holley and Bill Maher.... Read more »
Varsity Boy’s Basketball Exceeds Expectation this Season
February 26, 2010 • Christina Dohr - Features Editor
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Despite being a relatively young team, the WCA varsity men’s basketball team has had success beyond the expectation this season. At the start of the season, Head Coach Eric Bain described the team as moving through a “building year,” and presented the boys with a challenge to make it more than... Read more »
Senior Night Success
February 26, 2010 • Ashley Segrave - Associate Editor
Filed under Features
Parents gathered around their senior children, who perform either on the basketball, dance, or cheerleading team. The tradition of senior night is highly looked upon as a positive outlet to engage the parents and recognize the importance of their support for their children’s success. This year’s... Read more »
7 Minutes with a Staffer
February 19, 2010 • Alex Cacciarelli - Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Top Stories
I will never forget my junior year, standing at the edge of mat 3, waiting for my semi-final match to start at the MICDS wrestling tournament. Across from me stood a two time state champion waiting to rip my arms out. In desperation, I turn to Coach Muelheisen for a few words of affirmation, or maybe... Read more »
Friday Night Frenzy
February 17, 2010 • Parker Briden - Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Top Stories
The gym is filled with screaming fans, Mike Ferrara and his apprentice Zach Schopp lead the cheering, and the Christian High School students do their best to catch up. The basketball game on Friday night is, for many people, the highlight of their school year. The Wildcats defeated the Christian High... Read more »
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