Issue 2 designed as savior for Senate Bill 5 victims
October 13, 2011
By Connor Lynch On November 8, Ohio citizens will vote on Issue 2, a veto referendum of Ohio Senate Bill 5, which limits collective bargaining rights for government workers. Senate Bill 5, signed into law by Gover- nor John Kasich on March 31, has been infor- mally referred to as the “Collective Bargain-...
High cost of college leads to increase in financial aid
October 13, 2011
By James Axson In today’s constantly fluctuating economy, and with the price of college rising an average of 6% each year, money now plays a larger part in the college decision then in previous years. “Cost is definitely important because it limits everything in the process because [for] some, even...
Annual canned food drive focuses on area homeless
April 6, 2011 • Nick Pelini, Online Editor
Since the 1960s, Hoban has held the annual canned food drive to benefit the local homeless. After an astounding 36,222 cans were brought in last year, the goal this year has been elevated to 38,000 cans. Students can bring in cans to their first period class each day until Monday, Nov. 23 when the drive...
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...
Girls volleyball looking for a pay off in the playoffs
April 5, 2011 • Katie Caprez, Staff Reporter
With regularseason play behind them, the Hoban girls volleyball team has one big dream: to win a state championship. A loss at districts cut last season’s playoff run short. This year, the high-energy team feels their drive and team chemistry will be the keys to a successful post-season. The squad...
Girls soccer prepares for the post season
April 5, 2011 • Robby Sheeks, Staff Reporter
The girls soccer team has taken the slogan “Protect this house” (made popular by sports apparel giant Under Armour) to heart. The Knights are a perfect 8-0 on Dowed Field and have an overall record of 10-3-1. The changes the girls have gone through this season, most notably with the coaching staff,...
Lads of the links cling to NCL title
April 4, 2011 • Nick Corbett, Staff Reporter
Not even the rain or cold could keep the boys golf team from advancing to the district tournament. The boys finished a noteworthy fourth place in a nail biting tournament. “I knew all along that we were going to make it because that’s what Hoban does, we win,” senior Kolin McMillen said. The team...
Cross country blazes the trail to district championship
April 4, 2011 • Micaela Gutlove, Staff Reporter
As cross country’ s season comes to an end, the team still has one more obstacle to overcome- Districts. After the arrival of new head coach Joe (Peach) Zampino this season has been all about improving runner’ s form, identifying the competitive way to run and unity within the team. “ We have definitely...
Football squad prepares for final postseason push
April 4, 2011 • Mark Frego, Exchange Editor
Heading into the final stretch of the season with a 4-4 record, the football squad has its sights set on making the playoffs. It will be a tough task to accomplish, however, in part because the team dug itself a deep hole on Oct. 8 by falling on the road to the Holy Name Green Wave. The Knights came...
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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