The Visor

Five traits to being a nationally ranked gymnast

March 14, 2011 • LaTroy Lewis, Staff Reporter

Taylor Bolender is only a junior in high school but is a well accomplished gymnast. She began gymnastics at the age of three and trains at Gym World in Brecksville, Ohio. Taylor has made an appearance in 11 state meets and brought home four titles. She’s been to regionals six times and placed in the...

Students charmed by three local restaurants

November 30, 2010 • Kristin Brennan

Recently, 100 students were asked where they like to eat, and 41% voted for Swenson’s Drive-In. Opened in 1934, this burger and fries eatery has been satisfying greasy food cravings for years. The service is quick, the food is fresh every day and the prices are relatively cheap- an important factor...

Head injuries plague high schoolers and beyond

November 30, 2010 • Connor Lynch, Staff Reporter

Four weeks ago, a high school football player from Nokesville, Va. committed suicide two days af ter suffer ing a concussion in a Friday night football game. In April, a University of Pennsylvania football player hanged himself. His autopsy revealed severe brain trauma, even though he had never been...

Five fun fall activities for Akronites to enjoy

October 26, 2010 • Kristin Brennan

As leaves begin to change and the temperatures begin to drop, the arrival of fall is undeniable. While Friday night football games and bonfires with friends are fun autumn past-times, there are other activities unique to the season that are different and just as enjoyable. Not to mention, most of these...

‘Gainst the Knights in PINK they Can’t Prevail

October 26, 2010 • Johanna Breiding

In June of this year, a few senior football players came to Athletic Director Mike DelMedico with a rather unusual request: they wanted to wear pink jerseys. The boys, led by seniors Riley Kramer and Nate Greczanik, had a noble reason for their bizarre appeal. Inspired by the Marcos de Niza Padres, a...

Mum Day history no longer clouded with hazing

October 13, 2010 • Mark Frego

Michigan vs. Ohio state. Lakers vs Celtics. Red Sox vs Yankees. Hoban vs St.Vincent-St. Mary. All these great rivalries have enduring traditions. Ours is Mum Day. Contrary to popular belief, Mum Day was not began in preparation for the annual game against Walsh. It has always been reserved for the showdown...

Super-Fans lead the charge

September 11, 2010 • Jay Hillery, Staff Reporter

Standing tall and in full body paint the Super fans are a Hoban tradition demonstrating senior leadership in it’s quintessential form. However, few know that the Super fan tradition was started only a short time ago. The tradition of Hoban super fans originated from the actions of one dedicated former...

The stitching that binds Hoban sports

September 11, 2010 • Robby Sheeks

Girls Soccer The start of a new seasons means, new shoes, new line-ups, and most of all new tradition. The girls soccer team has not had a long lasting tradition-until now. At half time of the girls JV game the varsity players head up to the school and into the chapel for a motivating pep talk from an...

Wacky laws are a threat to the liberties of being an American

September 11, 2010 • Lindsay Huth, Features Editor

The prayers of General Larry Platt, famous for his American Idol song “Pants on the Ground,” have finally been answered: in many small Louisiana towns, baggy pants have been made illegal. On the same crazy note, in Massachusetts, officials considered requiring all amateur soccer players to wear helmets...

States see massive egg recall due to salmonella

September 11, 2010 • Micaela Gutlove, Staff Reporter

More than half a billion eggs from Wright County Egg or Hillandale Farms were recently recalled due to a nationwide salmonella scare. Illnesses due to salmonella have been reported in Colorado, California and Minnesota. The massive recall has been expanded to fourteen other states, including Ohio. Offi...