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 »
Tastin’ with Thomas: The Feed Mill
November 19, 2010 • written by Thomas Shockman
Filed under Around Town, Feature, Restaurant Review
While thinking about the Feed Mill, a restaurant in Cambridge, one word one word comes to mind: “mediocrity”. The Feed Mill, which occupies the same building that previously held two now-closed restaurants, appears bland from the outside and nearly unchanged from the two restaurants that preceded... 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 »
Betty White gets hot, stays golden
October 30, 2010 • written by Megan Kemmett
Filed under Feature
The woman who found fame as a golden girl is enjoying new found success in her golden years. Betty White has recently revived her career by appearing in numerous TV shows, movies and commercials. As a result, her younger fan base has increased drastically. White, 88, has been a comedy queen all... Read more »
AFS student profile: Lourenco Fernandes
October 30, 2010 • written by Jessica Cravens
Filed under Around Town, Feature, People and Clubs
Going to a different country is never easy, and living there always proves even harder. But not for 18 year-old AFS Student Lourenco Fernandes, who is enjoying his time so far in the United States and jumped at the opportunity to learn about a different culture and live the “American dream.” The... Read more »
Fall festivals continue as WI tradition
October 30, 2010 • written by Leah Weston
Filed under Around Town, Feature
From the hot days of summer to the crisp breeze of fall, many autumn activities are in full swing. Harvest Season There is a long tradition in autumn in Wisconsin of harvesting the fields and enjoying the fresh produce. Pumpkin farms and farmers markets are good places to embrace this tradition.... Read more »
Comic books hit the big screen
October 30, 2010 • written by Chad Hoof
Filed under Feature, Movie Review
Think back to your childhood when you read comic books like Superman, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and many more. Within the past few years, many of these comics and more have been made into some of the highest grossing movies of all time. In 2002, the movie Spiderman hit theaters and started the... Read more »
Tastin’ with Thomas: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
October 30, 2010 • written by Thomas Shockman
Filed under Around Town, Restaurant Review
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse recently opened, hoping to serve the Janesville area delectable Japanese food. Fuji served delicious food, provided an inviting atmosphere and was truly entertaining. Fuji features a sushi bar and hibachi grills. The restaurant looks a little drab on the outside, but as... Read more »
E-readers, future of books
October 30, 2010 • written by Taylor Brown
Filed under Book Review, Feature
Not so long ago, the idea of reading books on an electronic gadget seemed like something out of science fiction novel. Thousands of books accessible from a single portable device, and available to read at any time? However, what sounded crazy has become the norm in the tech-savvy 21st century. ... Read more »
Poms Squad’s New Coach
October 4, 2010 • written by Samantha Noel
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs
In the 2010/2011 season the Fort Atkinson Poms squad has already gone through three coaches: Angela Lewicki, Megan Stels and Amanda Wallace. Wallace is the full coach now, and she will be staying for quite some time. Wallace has been cheering and dancing for six years. “My plans for the season... Read more »