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Monday, May 23, 2011
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
By Dan Tursky (Class of 2011)
Professional Tennis player David Ferrer was participating in the Sony Ericsson Open Quarterfinal match against Mardy Fish when a spur of events turned the match upside down. A wailing baby in the stands sparked Ferrer’s frustration as he lost his composure and decided to lob a ball up in the general direction of where the noise of the infant was coming from.
Though his action of technically throwing a ball at a helpless baby may have been an act of frustration and it may have been unintentional, it was a completely ruthless and an unnecessary act that brings a question to mind that has been coming up more recently in the past few years. Are athletes and fans alike beginning to go overboard in incidents involving sports and setting poor examples for younger viewers across the globe?
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Troubling Police Questions
by Queen Moore (Class of 2011)
Once in a while you’ll hear of a policeman accidentally gunning down a victim in Boston or New York, but no one would have suspected it to occur in our neighborhood.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Prom Prices: A Pity
By Shea Lessing (Class of 2012)
As spring approaches and the amount left of school dwindles down, for seniors and juniors in Framingham High School this can be a stressful time. It is a tradition every year that a prom and cotillion is made for seniors and juniors. Everyone wants to be a part of this enjoyment but for some the costs can really play a part on these expensive events.
Friday, April 15, 2011
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Girls Tennis 2011
On April 14, 2011the Framingham Flyer s girls tennis team played Weymouth, and won 5-0. Coming into this game we were nervous about the meet, but we kept our hopes up and worked together. Playing doubles, Raissa and Tina won 8-6 and Zeban and her partner Alex also won with the score 6-4. We were all so proud of these girls who tried their best and never gave up. We all give our best during practice and the games, we always encourage one another to try hard, and cheer each other because we are a tight team and know that we can accomplish anything. Girls tennis might lose some games, like all other sports, but we consider ourselves to be one of the best beacuse of our strong team and how we try our best but still have a smile on our faces when we lose. We are determined, adventurous, and most of all we never quit. We could have never have done this without our coaches, Ms. Stevens and Mr. Wilbur who encouraged all the girls from the start.
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Boys LAX: Off To A Great Start
By Sawyer Hulme (Class of 2011)
The Boys Lacrosse team is off to one of its best starts in years and hopes to continue its strong start into the season. The boys are 2-1 with wins against Medford and Acton/Boxborough, with the only loss coming to traditional powerhouse Wellesley. With the hopes of making the playoffs, this year's lacrosse team is going into every game with the mindset to win. The boys LAX team has a serious chance of making the playoffs this year and a good chance of finishing the season with a winning record for the first time in years.
The Boys Lacrosse team is off to one of its best starts in years and hopes to continue its strong start into the season. The boys are 2-1 with wins against Medford and Acton/Boxborough, with the only loss coming to traditional powerhouse Wellesley. With the hopes of making the playoffs, this year's lacrosse team is going into every game with the mindset to win. The boys LAX team has a serious chance of making the playoffs this year and a good chance of finishing the season with a winning record for the first time in years.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Apple: Not a Cure
By: Jessica Lerner (Class of 2013)
There has recently been much controversy over the Apple “Gay Cure” application. This application or app was aimed at Christians who were struggling with their sexuality. However, Apple faced pressure to remove this app, as some saw it as offensive.
Dave Grohl: Music Man
By Andrew Rich (Class of 2011)
Few artists in rock and roll history have switched bands and instruments with such an incredibly high amount of success as Dave Grohl. Able to play guitar, bass, drums and vocals, Grohl has managed to achieve fame in nearly every band he’s been in.
Spain Comes to Foxborough
By Marcelo Fernandes (Class of 2012)
The U.S Men’s National Team will face 2010 FIFA World Cup Champion Spain on June 4 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Kickoff against the number 1-ranked team in the world and defending European Champion is set for 4:30 p.m. The high-profile friendly takes place three days before the U.S begins group play in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
The U.S Men’s National Team will face 2010 FIFA World Cup Champion Spain on June 4 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Kickoff against the number 1-ranked team in the world and defending European Champion is set for 4:30 p.m. The high-profile friendly takes place three days before the U.S begins group play in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Reading is a Fun Challenge
By Rachel Lomot (Class of 2011)
For Stapleton Elementary School, what began as pressure to fulfill the district’s School Improvement Plan of 2009 to 2012 developed into a rush of enthusiasm throughout the school. The Reading Challenge was enacted February 10 and will finish up on April 15. All students have been challenged to read a set number of books at home as a school-wide competition, with the prize being only pride and joy for themselves and the benefits of enjoying a good book.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Supreme Court Ruling For Snyder v. Phelps: The Cost of Freedom
By Hillaree Hayes (Class of 2012)
Just how far should freedom of speech be allowed to go? On October 6, 2010, the Supreme Court ruled that Americans have the right to protest what they do not agree with, even if what they say is disrespectful or emotionally abusive.
After the Westboro Baptist Church, a dogmatic Kansas religious group founded by Fred Phelps, protested outside the funeral of a fallen soldier in Topeka, Albert Snyder, the soldier’s father, filed a $5 million lawsuit against the church. Margie J. Phelps, daughter of the church’s founder and lawyer who defended the group in the Snyder v. Phelps case, fought the lawsuit by saying that they had the right to protest the funeral under the First Amendment, which gives them freedom of speech.
The 2009 Late Bus Cut and Its Effect on FHS Students
By : Hillaree Hayes
For many years, Framingham High School had a number of late buses available to students for transportation home after getting extra help with teachers, or participating in extracurricular activities or sports. In 2009, however, the school was forced to eliminate them.
According to the school principal, Mr. Michael Welch, “There are lots of misconceptions out there” about why they had to be cut. In reality, the main reason is because of budget restraints that forced the transportation department to find new ways to conserve.
In the fiscal year of 2009-2010, more than fifteen percent of the budget for school transportation was cut – close to $500,000. “An obvious way to save money was to not drive students home twice” says Welch.
The Answer to Attendance Problems: Early-Morning Phone Calls by School
By Rachel Lomot
Fall River – Chronically absent students at various high schools around the country are now receiving morning phone calls to encourage them to get up and get moving. B.M.C Durfee High School has brought the issue to light with their new policy enacted on Wednesday, March 8.
Starting Wednesday, if a student at Durfee High School has been absent more than 5 days in a 45-day term, they will receive a prerecorded wake-up call at 6:15 a.m. from Principal Marshall.
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