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Five Products For Homecoming

October 16, 2011  

By Katie Caprez 1. What: Anti-shine primer Why: Have you ever come home to discover the make up you put on before you left is virtually gone, smudged or overshadowed by oil? Anti-shine primer is a thin liquid which prevents the appearance of oily skin and keeps make-up true-to-color and its place: on... 

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Drive-ins Decline Across the US

October 16, 2011  

By Allie Griffith In the 50s and 60s, a drive-in the- ater was a popular venue to watch a movie on the big screen, grab a burger or enjoy a date night. With over 4,000 drive-in theaters dotting the na- tion,    these    enter tainment    enterprises became an American classic. In recent years,... 

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Seniors Offer Advice to Freshman About High School Life

October 16, 2011  

By Lexi Smith and Mackenna Swing For the majority of students, freshman year is one of the most difficult times during adolescence. It can be an extremely un- comfortable year of transition. Once again, they descend to the last rung of the social totem pole. Adapting to high school’s fast-paced routine... 

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Teens Balance School Work and Part-time Jobs

October 16, 2011  

By Katie Stepanek High school has become the ultimate test in time management skills. While juggling homework, extracurriculars, family and friends is a feat in itself, many Hoban students find themselves augmenting this already complicated balancing act with a part-time job. They accept the risks of... 

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Without postsecondary option, students turn to AP

October 13, 2011  

By Kevin Ritenauer Most public schools are broadening students’ educational horizons by offering them the ability to take courses at a local college through a postsecondary program, as well as extended Advanced Placement choices. Hoban offers nine Advanced Placement classes with a postsecondary option... 

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Mock Trial heads into the season with high expectations

Mock Trial heads into the season with high expectations

April 6, 2011 • Allie Weiss, Staff Reporter  

Sean Henlacks died in a sudden car crash. During his autopsy, the county coroner sent some of Henlacks’ brain cells to a research lab without notifying his family. Upset and angry, Henlacks’ family filed a lawsuit against this seemingly unjust action. This year, Hoban’s Mock Trial team will center... 

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Current events club sparks interest in starting new clubs

Current events club sparks interest in starting new clubs

April 6, 2011 • Connor Lynch, Staff Reporter  

This year, two new Hoban clubs have emerged from the redesigned summer reading program. In a process unique to Hoban, students can create their own clubs and co-curricular activities that incorporate their own interests. Students at other schools do not share this privilege. Hoban’s progressive policy... 

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Cannonization of Br. Andre witnessed by former Knight

Cannonization of Br. Andre witnessed by former Knight

April 5, 2011 • Matthew Jordan, Class of '08  

Matthew Jordan is a current student at John Carroll University. This semester, he is studying abroad in Rome and the chance to attend the canonization of Br. Andre at the Vatican. A great moment for the Hoban community occurred while most of the student body was fast asleep after the Homecoming dance. At... 

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CYO ballers rise again to glory for the winter season

March 21, 2011 • Nick Corbett, Staff Reporter  

As the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) basketball league begins its season, CYO ballers from local Akron parishes prepare to rekindle grade school rivalries. Each Catholic parish has a chance to gather high school students from the Akron area to compete in league play and even advance to a state tournament.... 

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Kazaam! There goes Shaq, LeBron, ʻZʼ and the beloved rapper at KFC

Kazaam! There goes Shaq, LeBron, ʻZʼ and the beloved rapper at KFC

March 14, 2011 • Robby Sheeks, Staff Reporter  

Exactly forty years ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers earned their first victory in the history of the franchise by beating the Portland Trailblazers. Cleveland opened the season by losing their first 15 games until beating the Trailblazers by two points. In that 1970 season, the Cavs went 15-67, finishing... 

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