Getting in touch with the past
August 29, 2010 • Mia Schenone, Webmaster
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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 »
Former Ursuline student walks Lafayette’s halls
August 21, 2010 • Leanne Beasley, Features Editor
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Junior Bridget Presnell has traded her plaid skirts in for black and gold knee socks. Presnell transferred to Lafayette from Ursuline Academy this year and is adjusting to the new atmosphere. Fellow junior and friend Tiffany Lee spoke of Presnell as the former Ursuline Bear rushed to class with five... Read more »
Student makes dresses, jewelry for business
May 24, 2010 • Misha Emanoil, Reporter
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Finding a dress to wear to a dance or formal event is a hassle for many girls, however, junior Kimberly Butler avoids this sometimes troublesome experience by making her own dresses. Butler has made two dresses so far and has worn them to school dances, each time receiving positive feedback on her... Read more »
Run, Rena, Run! Black tells about her new passion for marathon running
May 17, 2010 • Chelsea Coleman, Print Managing Editor
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Now that the end of the year has finally rolled around, most students are tired of the daily grind. Junior Rena Black has switched up her usual activities and taken up marathon running as a new diversion from the norm. Black also shares her other interesting, varying from her love for the Japanese culture... Read more »
Student shares bizarre interests, quirks
May 10, 2010 • Rachel Brown, Opinions Editor
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Senior Matt Slimmer has left his mark on Lafayette through small acts of hilarity: a zombie invasion prank that swept through the senior class, his vice president position in the Lafayette Anime Club and a love of gaming. You stared the senior class zombie invasion. What was the inspiration behind... Read more »
Eklund has aspirations for higher office
May 3, 2010 • Daniel Clutter, Reporter
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The presidency is a job many kids dream of having but soon realize that its not all its cracked up to be. Being president comes with an insane amount of responsibility with people judging you on your ability to work under pressure. However for junior Alex Eklund none of these challenges have fazed him... Read more »
Krull entertains classes with Freshman Friday tales
April 26, 2010 • Andrew Martin, Sports Editor
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Every Friday, seniors gather around for a story math teacher Paul Krull likes to call Freshman Friday. And, ever since his 2004 Algebra 1 classes it has been a tradition for the lucky seniors who get to hear his troubles. How did Freshman Friday start? Well after teaching seniors for many many years,... Read more »
Lenz manages time for studying, fun
April 19, 2010 • Courtney McBay, Editor in Chief
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Junior Christopher Lenz works hard. Like many students, his schedule is loaded with AP classes. But unlike many of his peers, Chris succeeds. He successfully manages his time to stay on top of each of his classes, while still having a little time for fun. What do you do for fun? That’s a very appropriate... Read more »
Art teacher shares her secret talent
April 5, 2010 • Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
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Fine Arts teacher Lyubov Briginets has a secret talent. She makes puppets. Since she was a little girl her interest in puppet-making has grown from a simple desire, to a pure love of puppet making of any kind. Q. What started your want to make puppets? A. I always loved puppets since I was a little... Read more »
Food services worker shares love for the job
March 29, 2010 • Kara Campbell, Campus Editor
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In lunch lady land, it’s not just about making the food for students. For Cafeteria Manager Wendie Bening, it’s about getting to know students and building relationships. Q: What have you learned about students through your job? I’ve learned they’re basically all great kids and... Read more »




