First Annual LouFest delivers even more than promised
Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
August 31, 2010
This past weekend, Aug 28-29, LouFest took place in Forest Park. I have to say, I was extremely impressed. Each day, the music began at noon and went until about 11 p.m. and though I didn’t necessarily love every band, there was a ton of variety in the music. Anyone who attended could find at least... Read more »
Picture of the Week: Fan Club
August 31, 2010
Fro-yo: A new way to enjoy frozen yogurt
Sarah Greenlee, Reporter
August 30, 2010
Froyo, the new frozen yogurt concept, is quickly growing in the St. Louis area. Here’s the set-up: Customers walk-in and grab an empty cup. There are 10-12 self serve ice-cream machines along a wall, each containing an original flavor of frozen yogurt. After the customer selects the ice cream flavor,... Read more »
Burton’s hobby has put hoof prints on her heart
McKayla Treat, Reporter
August 29, 2010
The wind blows through her hair and the smell of hay surrounds her. The barn drifts away in the background as she rides away. This is how sophomore Makenna Burton sees the world while she is riding her horse. When Burton was in 5th Grade, she started riding horses and fell in love with it. “My... Read more »
Right sources can ease college search process
Kelley Bauer, Reporter
August 29, 2010
Searching for the right college can be a tedious and often time consuming task, but the problem might not be the chore itself. Using fun and friendly college search websites can make what seem a dull undertaking an interesting adventure. College Prowler http://collegeprowler.com/ An entertaining... Read more »
Benson hopes to publish novel
Hannah Boxerman, Reporter
August 29, 2010
For many, writing is a chore to be endured in Language Arts classes. But for junior Alexa Benson it is an art form. Benson began writing a novel last year. “I’ve always wanted to write a novel, partially because I love to write and partially because I have a lot of ideas. Finishing a novel has... Read more »
Getting in touch with the past
Mia Schenone, Webmaster
August 29, 2010
When it comes to speaking a foreign language and learning about other cultures, most learn at school, but not junior Danielle Slaughter. Slaughter is learning everything about her Japanese heritage through her family. Whether it’s about street fashion or making sushi, Slaughter loves it all. Q:... Read more »
How to interpret your doodles
Ashlyn Goldston, Reporter
August 29, 2010
Doodling marks a favorite pastime among a lot of high school students. While in a boring class, all you need is a writing utensil and something to write on, whether its notes, a piece of paper, your shoes, hand, or anything else. Once you have those materials, you’re set to say, “Adios”, to long... Read more »
Lancers blacked out against Eureka
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
August 28, 2010
Disappointed. Deflated. Overwhemlmed. Those were the emotions felt by Lafayette fans who watched the Lancers open the season against Eureka on Aug. 27. They were disappointed by their team being shut out 28-0 in a rivalry game; deflated by seeing scoring chances wasted by two turnovers and a blocked... Read more »
Baseball’s Strasburg finished?
Sean McIntyre, Reporter
August 28, 2010
After he was drafted first overall in the 2009 MLB first year player draft, Stephen Strasburg had the world ahead of him. A 102 mph fastball, a $15.1 million contract, the highest ever for a first year player, he was on the fast track to Cooperstown. Strasburg was a pitcher with talent and hype that... Read more »
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