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  • Knights face some tough opponents at home as regular season nears end

    Thursday, February 16, 2006 By: Bryan Krinsky

    With three straight North Coast League wins, the boys basketball team has improved its record to 14-2, with an 8-1 record in the NCL. They are seeded third in the tournament, with a first-round bye.A

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  • SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

    Thursday, February 16, 2006 By:

    Player: Johnny WolosinczukSport: Boys basketballYear: SeniorData: Three-year letterer, top 15 in rebounds in Beacon Journal, leads team in blocks.Quote: "I am in a little slump with my 3-point sh

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  • Innocent expressions of spirit should be permissible

    Friday, February 17, 2006 By:

    Part of Hoban's tradition has always been a high level of spirit and support from the student body for the athletic teams. Another part of this tradition is that all students remain classy and respec

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  • Eminent domain infringes on right to property

    Saturday, February 18, 2006 By:

    You may think your home is your castle, but that may not be the case. The United States and Ohio Constitutions allow the government to seize private land for just compensation. While the power has b

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  • Freedom of speech is not always unlimited

    Saturday, February 18, 2006 By:

    A series of cartoons in a Danish newspaper has the Muslim world up in arms. The paper, Jyllands Posten, published caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to encourage artists to stop censoring themselves

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  • Muslim response to Danish editorial cartoons is over the top

    Saturday, February 18, 2006 By:

    Sometimes freedom can be taken a little too far. The Danish cartoons that spread throughout the world are one such instance. But what may be even more inappropriate than the cartoons is the response

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  • Author of 'A Million Little Pieces' still reaps the benefits of his lies

    Saturday, February 18, 2006 By:

    James Frey lied.He published his book, A Million Little Pieces, as a nonfiction memoir. The book sold 3.5 million copies, remained first on the New York Times Best Seller list for 15 weeks and was Op

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  • Sportsmanship involves showing class, integrity

    Saturday, February 18, 2006 By:

    To the Visor:There is a fine line between good sportsmanship and bad sportsmanship. Archbishop Hoban should only exemplify good sportsmanship at all times.The reason for this is because we go to Hoba

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  • Bluebond's Starbucks column seemed familiar

    Saturday, February 18, 2006 By:

    To the Visor:I am writing in response to Alex Bluebond's column in the Jan. 17 issue of the Visor about Starbucks' mysterious "short cappuccino."While reading his column, I noticed that it sounded a l

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  • Metzger reigns over Sweetheart Dance

    Saturday, February 18, 2006 By:

    Senior Tom Metzger was elected Sweetheart King at the dance Saturday night. Court members were seniors Andrew Gerbetz, Nick Peters, Tony Quinn, Steven Sheeks and Mac Woods, juniors Jeff Bologna and

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The Visor Archbishop Hoban High School Akron, OH
Issue Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Issue: 05-06 Issue 11 Last Update: Thursday, February 23, 2006
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At-a-glance

Student Council sponsored its own Super Bowl last week, when around 40 students competed in the John Madden NFL 2006 Tournament.Sophomore Eric Shaw won the championship of the tourney. The event rais
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Even if you're not into musicals, keep an open mind on this one
Not many kids tune in to musicals on TV or see them in theaters. Disney Channel has one question for these kids: "Why not?"The Disney Channel launched its newest made-for-TV movie, High School Music
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Flash drives handy for porting computer files, look cool too
The latest trend in technology is also a booming fashion craze."It makes me look cool," said history teacher Jason Dzik, sporting one around his neck.What is it? No bigger than your finger, yet power
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Coming Together workshop provides some eye-opening info
Representatives from Knights of Unity learned lessons on topics affecting them today at a Coming Together workshop Feb. 2. The conference was held at the Bath United Church of Christ.After refreshmen
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Academic Challenge team wins league title, advances
At the University of Akron Jan. 30, Hoban's Academic Challenge team won the League I title in Summit County and the right to advance in the state competition.The Knights competed among 17 other Summit
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Q What influential African-American do you admire most?
A: "Martin Luther King Jr. His work has paved the way and allowed for so many people to strive more and become more successful." —Carmel Hannah '06A: "George Washington Carver. He found many uses
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: February recognizes the contributions of African-Americans to society
February is known as Black History Month, a time to acknowledge contributions to society made by African-Americans.Carter G. Woodson, an American historian, started Negro History Week in 1926. It was
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NHS collects 70 pints of blood at blood drive in Barry Gym
Every year, five percent of the country's eligible population donates blood. Yet over five million people are in need of a blood transfusion yearly, according to givelife2.org. Last Monday, Hoban st
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Hoban mock trial teams dominate Summit County competition
After months of preparation, one of Hoban's mock trial teams won the Summit County district competition last Friday. The Blue team will advance to the state competition in March. Three other Hoban t
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Metzger reigns over Sweetheart Dance
Senior Tom Metzger was elected Sweetheart King at the dance Saturday night. Court members were seniors Andrew Gerbetz, Nick Peters, Tony Quinn, Steven Sheeks and Mac Woods, juniors Jeff Bologna and
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