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Letter from Editor

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:47:31 -0400

Here’s a copy of my letter to our readership in March issue of The Minute:Religion and politics. It’s taboo. Not to be talked about. And while I’m not suggesting you discuss this with acquaintances…

I HATE THIS CLASS

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:32:43 -0400

I HATE THIS CLASS:

AND I QUIT.

Hillary Rally

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:54:41 -0400

Hillary Rally:

I woke up this morning at 5:30 a.m. and headed into school. The latest issue of The Minute came out, and we needed to stuff the inserts into the pages before distributing it. I had read last night at…

Back 1 1/2 w/ 1/2 Twist

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:20:05 -0400

Back 1 1/2 w/ 1/2 Twist:

Korey Schrock Indiana State Diving 2008 This video was originally shared on blip.tv by Xopherwells with a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial license.

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Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:53:47 -0400

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Lacking experience? Really?

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:14:43 -0400

Lacking experience? Really?:

I have to say, I am impressed with Hillary Clinton’s campaign. While I don’t support Clinton as a candidate, I am amazed at how she has been able to stay in the race, especially recently in the…

The road to Beijing

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:28:33 -0500

The road to Beijing:

It was at those trials that he got second place in the mens ten-meter platform diving and would have gone on to the Olympics, but due to a rule that has since been changed, the first-place finisher’s…

Connections: From finals to parliament-climbing protesters

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:10:09 -0500

Connections: From finals to parliament-climbing protesters:

As you all know, final exams begin today. While some of you are lucky enough to get exemptions, the rest of CHS will be taking their second-hour and fourth-hour exams today. The good news: early…

Connections: From Castro stepping down to the boys swim team stepping up

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:06:02 -0500

Connections: From Castro stepping down to the boys swim team stepping up:

After 49 years in power, Fidel Castro announced he will not accept another term as President of Cuba. In 2006 Castro temporarily ceded control of the country to his brother, Raul, citing health problems. Castro originally intended to retake power, but according to his retirement announcement, his health will not allow for it. By relinquishing […]

Boys Swimming and Diving State

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:44:06 -0500

Boys Swimming and Diving State:

Here are a ton of pictures from the first day of state.

Connections: Stolen art to roses and hearts

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:28:41 -0500

Connections: Stolen art to roses and hearts:

Four famous paintings were stolen from a museum in Zurich, Switzerland on Sunday. A group of armed men entered the private museum and left 15 minutes later with $163.2 million in artwork. The men forced security personnel and other employees to lie on the ground while they grabbed Monet, Van Gogh, Degas and Cezanne […]

Connections: Super Tuesday to Dissolving Italy

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:16:21 -0500

Connections: Super Tuesday to Dissolving Italy:

Twenty-four states held their presidential primary elections and caucuses on Tuesday. Narrowly leading for the Democrats is Sen. Hillary Clinton, while Sen. John McCain has a commanding lead for the Republicans. There is still plenty of room for change because the primaries are only halfway over. Still, Super Tuesday, as the day is called, was […]

Surviving a zombie invasion

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:36:29 -0500

Surviving a zombie invasion:

We all know it is going to happen: one day you will wake up, and everyone you know and love will be a zombie. When that day arrives, countless panicked citizens will take to the streets in attempts to find safety. The difference between you and them will be your vast knowledge of how to […]

How to swim like a champ

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:36:29 -0500

How to swim like a champ:

Swimming is more than kicking your legs and flailing your arms wildly, despite what your YMCA instructor might have told you. The sport is pretty straightforward.
There are a series of races of varying lengths and strokes, and the objective is to swim the fastest, or at least not the slowest. I
In regular meets, the team […]

FDA says cloned meats are okay

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:49:21 -0500

FDA says cloned meats are okay:

The Food and Drug Administration announced in a press release on January 15 that the meat and milk from cloned animals is safe for human consumption. The FDA’s conclusion comes after nearly seven years of research. According to the release, the meat from cloned cattle, swine and goats and their offspring are just as safe […]

Connections 1/24/08: Heath Ledger to the stock market

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:11:47 -0500

Connections 1/24/08: Heath Ledger to the stock market:

Heath Ledger is dead. The 28-year-old actor was found with a bottle of sleeping pills near his body by his housekeeper and masseuse. The two tried to revive Ledger but were unsuccessful. The cause of death is unknown, and the autopsy was inconclusive. The “Brokeback Mountain” actor recently finished his role as The Joker in […]

A day with the swim team

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:38:39 -0500

A day with the swim team:

Yesterday, the girls of the CHS dive team were on the pool deck warming up at 6:55 a.m. At 9 a.m. the girls began diving in the preliminary rounds of the Northern Lakes Conference diving competition. After their first five dives, Lindsey Downs was in first place. Though she did not keep her position at […]

Practicing for ISSMA contests

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:08:00 -0500

Practicing for ISSMA contests:

This trio of clarinets are practicing their ensemble piece for their Indiana State Scholastic Music Association ensemble competition this Saturday.

Connections 1/17/08

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:10:19 -0500

Connections 1/17/08:

Tomorrow the CHS Speech and Debate team will host a haystack dinner before the homecoming game. The dinner will serve as a fundraiser to help cover the costs of state and national meets, including entry fees. A haystack dinner is an Amish meal consisting of a base of rice or tortilla chips with layers of […]

Updating Jlab140

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:09:25 -0500

Updating Jlab140:

The Student Publications staff has taken several steps in making our endeavors modern, appealing and hi-tech. However, after reading We the Media, it has become apparent that there are many more measures that can be taken. These measures serve a variety of purposes and span a number of facets.
The first change the staff needs to […]