Black ops answers the call
November 24, 2010 • written by Ramsey Statz
Filed under Feature
Upon hearing that video game developer Treyarch would be taking the lead in the development of the next installment of the acclaimed Call of Duty series, Black Ops, my initial attitude was one of skepticism. After all, these are the same people who brought you World at War, widely viewed as the low... Read more »
Will Smith and Potato Club takes over FAHS
November 23, 2010 • written by Kaylee Burhans
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs
What has sequins, teddy bears, Christmas trees, fringes, shoulder pads and smells like your grandma? Why, ugly sweaters of course! Every second Tuesday of the month presents the student body with Ugly Sweater Wacky Shorts Day. For the October 12 debut of Ugly Sweater Wacky Shorts Day, 96 students... Read more »
School store makes a comeback
November 21, 2010 • written by Alexa Blank
Filed under Local
Organized by Chad Kliefoth and Brian Bosch the school store is going to be more available during the school year. The Hawks Nest is located in the school cafeteria and is open during all lunch hours. Last year the store was not available as much as it is going to be this year. The reason for this was... Read more »
FAHS target for vandalism
November 19, 2010 • written by Courtney Hammer
Filed under Around Town, Local, News
On the morning of Friday, October 22, graffiti was found on the east side of the building. “The graffiti was noticed and reported to us at approximately 7 a.m. on Friday, October 22,” Associate Principal Brent Torrenga said. After the vandalism was reported, Torrenga and others called the Fort Atkinson... Read more »
Blodgett’s fire affects city
November 19, 2010 • written by Thomas Shockman
Filed under Around Town, Local, News
On Wednesday, October 20, Blodgett Garden Center burned to the ground. It was the second time in less than 50 years that the garden center has succumbed to fire, although it was in a different location for the previous fire. Blodgett Garden Center sold garden supplies, pet food, animal feed and... Read more »
Staff Editorial: Legalizing Marijuana
November 19, 2010 • written by Staff Editorial
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Marijuana legalization, a controversial topic at first glance, seems like a fantasy drawn up by a bunch of dorm room buddies but as of late has been a growing topic among suit and tie politicians for its economic, health and crime reducing potential. California recently sparked the already hot topic... Read more »
Referendum set to expire
November 18, 2010 • written by School Board of Fort Atkinson
Filed under Local, News
News headlines in the past year tell the sad story of Wisconsin’s state budget and the sorry situation it has created for taxpayers and school districts alike. It is no wonder, given the state and national economic crises, that schools are struggling, too. Fortunately, the School District of Fort Atkinson... Read more »
Kickin’ the shoe addiction
October 30, 2010 • written by Erin Erickson
Filed under Feature
When that paycheck’s burning a hole in your pocket, what’s the first thing you want to spend it on? New clothes? Maybe you just want save it in the bank. Or possibly spend it on a new pair of shoes. Some call it an addiction, others an obsession. The students involved in this affair... Read more »
FAHS band booster holds rummage sale
October 30, 2010 • written by Sam LeRoy
Filed under Around Town, Local, News
On September 11 the Band Boosters held their third annual Band Rummage Sale from 8 a.m.until 3 p.m. in the front parking lot. The rummage sale raised money for the district band which consists of bands from fifth to twelfth grades. The now annual event sells a wide range of items. “Families... Read more »
Girls Volleyball sets up for playoffs
October 30, 2010 • written by Alexiyah Kohler
Filed under High School, Sports
The three month season has begun for the varsity, lady Blackhawk, volleyball team. While former senior athletes are off to new places, the team is working hard to enhance their game and competition. Janelle Gerds, Madeline Podmolik and Alison Kozulla are the starters in the front row. Back row... Read more »