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Freshmen transition to high school life

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By Anna Berry, Eli Bolus, and Blake Dykes
 
For most freshmen, the transition from middle school to high school can be a big change. From the number of people, classes, and halls, the first week can be full of different opinions.
 
“I expected to get lost a lot,” said freshman Colleen Bryan.
 
This can be the case for many others new to the larger high school. However, freshmen Josh Sauer said he had problems finding classes. After he learned where they were, he described it as “pretty easy, simple.” The first week, according to some freshmen, was different than they expected for several reasons.

“All the teachers were suppose to be hard and strict,” said Sauer.

Also, freshman Brayden Hoke thought high school was going to be tough but said it turned out to be easier than he thought.

One of the biggest changes for many freshmen is the teaching style of their teachers. Some freshmen have trouble studying for the harder tests.

“It’s harder to take notes because teachers do not explain much,” said freshman Kaelei Gnthulier.

Some freshmen also enjoy how the school rules are a little more lenient. “I like the dress code a lot better,” said Gnthulier.

“[I like that] people have grown up a little, and are not as concerned about what you wear and what you say,” freshman Jalyn Kowalski said.

Overall, freshmen tend to find their place in high school and begin to get the layout of the school down. Many have high hopes for the rest of the year.

“For the most part, I want the rest of my high school career to be similar to this week,” said freshman Liam Resener. “The best part about being a freshman is that you’re going to be a sophomore.”

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Website creates new chapter in Potter series

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By Paige Thompson

A dark theater full of members of the same generation though varying in age, is filled with cheers and sighs of relief as previews start to play on the screen in front of them. The last film in the Harry Potter series has just been released.

Only dedicated fans will fill up so many theaters for a midnight premiere. These fans, are the dedicated people of the Harry Potter generation or, better known as “Potterheads.” I am quite proud to say that I was one of these people, packed into a warm, dark theatre with my fellow Potterheads, anxiously awaiting that familiar Warner Brothers symbol to appear onscreen.

Though this means the end of an era, fans will not be left empty-handed. There is now a new interactive Harry Potter website called Pottermore.

So what exactly is Pottermore? It is a magical website, created by the genius J.K. Rowling herself. Users will create a username, and will be able to follow the Golden Trio on their adventures through all seven Potter books, visit Diagon Alley, get sorted into houses, and learn spells. Though the July 31 early admittance is past, but the site will be open to all fans on Oct.1 of this year.

For fellow fans like myself, the creation of this website could not be more exciting. Not only is it an interactive reading experience for anyone where you can get a taste of life at Hogwarts, but it makes the magic of Harry Potter live on outside of ourselves. It is a place where we can go to relive the experience first hand for free. It will be a place for all of the Potter generation to have the experiences of Harry and his friends for ourselves.

Even though there will, unfortunately, be no more books or films, Potterheads can go home to Hogwarts whenever they want with the creation of Pottermore.

To check out Pottermore and to sign up in Oct., go to http://www.pottermore.com.

Sports

Soccer teams preview talent at Jamboree

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By Jacob Bales

The boys’ and girls’ soccer teams were showcased at the annual Jamboree on Saturday. The teams played both Jeffersonville and New Albany in scrimmage games. The boys lost both games 1-0.

Senior Danny Laird that the team has the ability to grow and rebound from the losses.

“Our team this year is young and inexperienced, but they are very easily taught,” said Laird.

The team is very young, with only five seniors starting. Although the youth, Laird is still optimistic for the outcome of the season.

“We would love to win sectionals. It is something we have never been able to do during my high school career,” said Laird.

The girls won against Jeffersonville 2-0 and tied New Albany 1-1. Junior Mary Clay commented on the team’s strengths and weaknesses.

“Our strength is our midfield. Our weakness is our defense, which is still good but has room for improvement. We lost a few seniors and that has definitely hurt us,” said Clay.

Clay also has hope for her team to win sectionals this year.

News

Weather in Indianapolis causes disaster at Sugarland concert

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By Darian Eswine

While awaiting a Sugarland concert, storms cause stage crew to announce precautionary measures for worst case scenario. Moments after, a strong gust of wind blows over the entire set as though it was paper. The stage not only fell onto stage crew, but also onto “standing room only” audience members. Pieces of stage blew into grandstands.

Screams, chaos, and panic ensued. Everyone ran into stables and Pepsi Coliseum. A few thousand people were packed in. All were on phones and tears and terror surrounded the horrified crowd.

EMTs, policemen, and firemen arrived seconds after the collapse of the stage, and procedures started at 10 p.m. to rescue those trapped beneath the stage.  Some people rushed to cars while others tried to locate family members. Scene is still chaotic.

There have been 45 injuries and five deaths, according to Indy Channel. We are awaiting further details.

To see a fan-made video of the stage collapsing click here.