Black Friday takes away from true holiday spirit
Danielle Slauter, Asst. Entertainment Editor
November 18, 2011
As Thanksgiving begins to approach, people aren’t concerned with the turkey and desserts. Many are ready to stand in the cold in front of a Toys R Us at 4 a.m. waiting to buy a new Nintendo 3DS for their children. This phenomenon is known as Black Friday. Every year, hundreds of psychotic people... Read more »
Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto refreshes the face of music
Leanne Beasley, Managing Editor
November 18, 2011
Now, I’m a Coldplay fan. I’ll just go ahead and say it. And I am not ashamed. Their newest album Mylo Xyloto, released on Oct. 24, 2011, has given me the case of the AWESOMES. The first single to drop was Every Teardrop is a Waterfall in the early 2011 summer and gained some success on... Read more »
The DOs and DON’Ts of a St. Louis winter
Jessica Zadoks, Campus Editor
November 18, 2011
I have lived in Wildwood, MO for 15 of my 17 years, and if I have learned anything, it’s that there are many ins and outs to surviving the winter season. When it nears that time of year, students must game up and be prepared for anything. However, if you just moved here, or are somehow oblivious... Read more »
Father/Son Game Night and Mother/Daughter Bunko Brunch to be held Nov. 19
November 17, 2011
The annual Father/Son Game Night and Mother/Daughter Bunko Brunch activities are coming up this Saturday, Nov. 19. These activities are held for seniors and their parents and are set up by the two Senior Parent Directors. The Mother/Daughter Bunko Brunch will be held at Forest Hills Country Club, just... Read more »
Hoover biopic doesn’t disappoint
Christine Jackson, Sports Editor
November 17, 2011
J. Edgar, which follows the life of J. Edgar Hoover from his career beginnings in Washington D.C. in 1919 to his death in 1972, is Clint Eastwood’s latest directorial project and a huge step up from his last project, Hereafter. Returning to the emphasis on dramatic historical events and interesting... Read more »
Staff members complete shifts at McDonald’s for Renaissance Program
McKayla Treat, Asst. Webmaster
November 17, 2011
On Thursday, Nov. 17, Lafayette staff members worked at the McDonald’s at the corner of Clarkson Rd. and Manchester Rd. as a fundraiser for the Renaissance program from 5-8 p.m. James Waeckerle, social studies teacher, was one of these staff members who took a shift to help the cause. According... Read more »
Five Lafayette seniors sign for college athletics
Sydnee Stottlemyre, Reporter
November 17, 2011
Kelsey Clayman – Women’s Soccer – Harvard University “I’m so happy my hard work played off and I’m looking forward to continuing this sport.” Will DuPont – Baseball – Mississippi State University “It’s an exciting moment.” Abby Finder - Volleyball – Missouri... Read more »
St. Louie Style: Airport runway
Paige Antolik, Reporter
November 17, 2011
With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, more people will be traveling around the country to spend time with extended family or go on family vacations to get a much needed break from school. And just because being comfortable on an airplane is what everyone wants, it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice... Read more »
Backseat Trashcan: Walking in the hallway
Gabby McDaris, Reporter
November 17, 2011
There are many types of slow and careless walkers that roam the halls of Lafayette that can either cause tardies, injury, or anger. But there are three main types of walkers that wreak the most havoc. The “make out in the middle of the hall couple”: Yes, I do realize this is high school... Read more »
Thirteen LHS students announced as National Merit semifinalists
McKayla Treat, Asst. Webmaster
November 16, 2011
Every year, over 1.5 million high school students take the PSAT/NMSQT test in an attempt to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program. State semifinalists are announced and then finalists are recognized and receive scholarships. 24 high school students from the Rockwood School District have... Read more »
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