By Grace Runkel
The junior’s team, coached by Chris Street, won last night’s Turkey Bowl game. Juniors scored the first touch down, earning them six points and seniors soon followed by scoring eight. At half time, juniors were leading 20-8. Juniors maintained the lead during the second half, and finished the game with a score of 36-8.
FC attendees of the first session of HSJI share what they will take away from a week of newspaper and yearbook oriented workshops, classes, and lectures.
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By Danielle Rehor and Grace Runkel
Every July, Indiana University offers week-long camps catering to students on their schools’ newspaper or yearbook staffs. From workshops on how to create a website for your publication, to classes that prepare upcoming editors in chief, the High School Journalism Institute (HSJI) offers a one of a kind experience.
“HSJI has benefitted me in many ways. Before I came here I was nervous about leading my own section, but after attending my workshops I have learned good techniques to help me manage my section so that we can be effective,” said junior Anna Boone.
In addition to twice a day workshops with specialized lessons for each position in the upcoming school year, students get to hear many lectures from professionals in the journalism work force. These professionals include IU alumni and web director of the Hearld Times Online Sarah Morin and city government reporter at Herald-Times Mike Malik.
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A quick rundown of recent posts and changes around the website.
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By Grace Runkel
During July 9 and 10 Locust Grove will be taking a step back in time to honor the beloved author, Jane Austen. For two days, Austen fans from all over will flock to the historic location to honor their favorite writer by visiting the annual Jane Austen Festival.
Put on by The Jane Austen Society of North America, Greater Louisville Region, the festival will be celebrating its fourth year. Fans of Jane Austen, or the Regency period in general, are invited to come and browse vendors selling Regency-esque goods, enjoy a traditional tea room, and check out many of the various events going on throughout the festival. Events include various shows which go over the fashion of the time period, a gentleman’s duel, and a fencing exercise. Visitors are not required to dress in traditional Regency clothing, but it is encouraged.
Nathan Logsdon from the Taylor Rose Historical Outfitter tent said he has attended the Jane Austen festival all four years, and comes for the different atmosphere and crowd it draws in.
“It’s different. I do a lot of living history entertainment all across the midwest. I don’t see the same crowd here. This is mainly about the upper class of society, while most I do is about the lower class. It’s a different take on the period,” said Logsdon.
Julia Bennet from the Bohemian Beauty said it is her love of Regency fashion that brings her to the festival.
“It’s really Regency-centric. It’s not war oriented. It’s more of a girly thing,” said Bennet. “I’m very much into the clothing and the lifestyle. It’s not really all about Jane Austen for me even though I have the name.”
Juniors Brianna Patterson and Taylor Combs are both volunteering at the festival. Combs said they found out about the opportunity over the announcements at school, and they both jumped at the chance. Both Jane Austen fans will be serving tea in the tea room, and Patterson will also be walking in the Regency Fashion Show.
“Jane Austen is the boss, she’s awesome. Her writing is unlike anybody else’s I’ve ever read before. She has the ability to suck you into her own little world,” said Patterson.
In addition to having a tea room, concessions are also available outside. Choices include iced tea, lemonade, water, scones, and various sandwiches, all of which are under $5.
The festival begins at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m. Admittance to the festival is $10 for adults.
For more information go to http://www.jasnalouisville.com/ .
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