The Mohawk Times <![CDATA[The Mohawk Times]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:24:47 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Students do not value their education: Is it the students' issue or is there another force behind this problem?]]> By Cody Wagner



Students seem to be having much more trouble concentrating and valuing the school process these last couple years. Participating in sports, completing homework, and teachers complaining, students face distractions and lose focus. Photo taken by Cody Wagner

Are students really so unfocused on their schooling or is there another problem to this growing matter? full story > ]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:13:00 GMT <![CDATA[Students face realities of being a social outcast: How much power do cliques really have?]]> By Chris Vierling



Students fear that their best friends will leave them just because they are not cool anymore. Photo taken by Chris Vierling

Students who are part of a clique can be considered outcasts and sometimes are pressured into doing something or being someone they are not. full story > ]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:05:00 GMT <![CDATA[A chance for the future: Four IUPUC scholarships available to seniors]]> By Adrienne Harvey
Looking ahead to the future is what seniors are doing. This is their last year of high school. It is the end of the road, and now some are thinking about what to do in the future. The idea of a sc full story > ]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:33:00 GMT <![CDATA[Cell phone policies in school not consistent]]> By Brandon Sheets



Is it really necessary that students have to sneak around to use a cell phone? If teachers are allowed to use cell phones, would it really be that disruptive if students use them in their free time? Photo taken by Brandon Sheets

The cell phone policy at our school may seem unfair, but almost every school in Indiana has basically the same policy. At Waldron, the policy is that the cell phones must stay turned off and in the s full story > ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:39:00 GMT <![CDATA[Students deal with bullying: Do students know they are not alone?]]> By Tiffney Boyer
Bullying is something students have to deal with and have to overcome everyday. full story > ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:11:00 GMT <![CDATA[Tanning's harmful effects: Do students know the damage it causes?]]> By Mari Fenton



Tanning beds tan a person with ultraviolet light, which comes from the lamps in the bed. "UV [ultraviolet] light breaks down collagen in the skin, causing the skin to age," said Chemistry Teacher Mr. Strohl. Photo taken by Mari Fenton

Students need to know the harmful effects of tanning. Each day some students tan either in a tanning salon or a home tanning bed. These students expose themselves to high ultraviolet rays. “I try to full story > ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:06:00 GMT <![CDATA[About A BoyThe Story of Kit Haymond]]> By Devon Robinson
Kit Haymond is an underrated guitarist and better yet... lyricist. He can also play drums, bass, and keyboard and has what most musicians call raw talent. full story > ]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:12:00 GMT <![CDATA[Students lack value for education: Is it the students' issue or is there another force behind this problem?]]> By Cody Wagner



A student struggles to conentrate on his work as he has many disctractions hovering over him.

Are students really so unfocused on their schooling or is there another problem to this growing matter? full story > ]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:12:00 GMT <![CDATA[Gifts cards are on the rise]]> By Darrin isaac
What are you wanting for Christmas this year? An iPod? A new video game? Chances are, you will receive one or more gift cards this Christmas. full story > ]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:09:00 GMT <![CDATA[Waldron falls to New Palestine]]> By Jake Kuhn



Senior guard Evan Wallace tries to in-bound the ball for the Mohawks.

At New Palestine, the Waldron Mohawks fell to the Dragons in their season opener. full story > ]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:09:00 GMT <![CDATA[Teens are having sex at younger ages]]> By Kyle Stevens



Here are a couple that are expressing their feeling towards one another. This is seen in schools throughout the day. I believe it is nearly impossible to keeps tabs on teens, and what the are doing and even looking at no matter the size of the school or c

Teens are having intercourse at a young age, and some experts believe the reason stems from the influences of what they see in movies and on the Internet. full story > ]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:07:00 GMT <![CDATA[ ]]> By Jake Kuhn
Waldron High School now has a new teacher after a couple weeks of searching for a replacement. Her name is Ms. Krack, pronounced like "crock," and this Indiana University graduate came to Waldron aft full story > ]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2007 02:46:00 GMT <![CDATA[Students need to prepare for ice and snow: Young drivers to take proper procedures on winter roads]]> By Mari Fenton
Winter is soon approaching, and student drivers will be heading out on the slick roads. Many need to take the proper procedures when driving on winter roads. “Always watch the news before leaving f full story > ]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:46:00 GMT <![CDATA[Learn the notes to make the grade]]> By Darrin Isaac
Many people think that music in school can be very helpful to a student's education. In recent studies conducted by the National Association for Music Education, it has been shown that students who p full story > ]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:18:00 GMT <![CDATA[Do staff changes affect students?]]> By Brandon Sheets
Waldron High School is undergoing changes in the staff. This comes on the heels of Shelby Eastern Schools superintendent Mr. Jameson retiring this school year. When teachers quit or retire, it can a full story > ]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:33:00 GMT <![CDATA[Student Council collects again: Canned food drive helps local families]]> By Chris Vierling
Student Council throughout the years has collected cans for the needy of Waldron. “The school has been doing this [collecting cans] for about ten years now,” said Student Council Sponsor Mr. Trester. full story > ]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:21:00 GMT <![CDATA[Marching Band needs to work]]> By Tiffney Boyer
Marching band takes more than staying in line and playing the right notes. This past year the Music Department at Waldron Jr.-Sr. High School had to cut marching band leaving many students wondering full story > ]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:20:00 GMT <![CDATA[Why can't we have an ala-carte line?]]> By Devon Robinson
Why is having an ala-carte line at lunch so bad? An ala-carte line is something that has been brought up many times at school this year. People wonder why can't we have one? Not only are students tal full story > ]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:20:00 GMT <![CDATA[Schools panic caused by media?]]> By Cody DeCamp
Is there really dangerous infections spreading throughout schools or has the media got the public in a state-wide panic? Through the past few weeks, schools and people have been panicking about sickn full story > ]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:19:00 GMT <![CDATA[MRSA strikes Indiana schools]]> By Tyler Baldwin
In the last two weeks, multiple Indiana schools have had a problem with MRSA. Recently a school in Richmond was shut down for decontamination because a student had contracted MRSA. It leaves some pe full story > ]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:17:00 GMT <![CDATA[Students give excuses for dress code: The administration doesn't think so]]> By Adrienne Harvey
Having a dress code is one thing people have to endure, and at Waldron High School, the rules have changed and students are unsure about it. Some rules that many students do not follow include holey full story > ]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:12:00 GMT <![CDATA[A new coach in the line up]]> By Kyle Stevens
Waldron High School's basketball team has a new game plan coming into the season with a new coach. Varsity players looked forward to finishing high school with their previous coach Mr. Jason Gorrell. full story > ]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:56:00 GMT <![CDATA[Students and staff remember 9-11: Where were you on September 11, 2001?]]> By Staff Writers



“I was listening to Bob and Tom on my way to Butler for class. When I got there I sat in a professors office and watched the tower's collapse and was in complete shock.” Mr. Trester, Teacher

“[I was] sitting in my apartment watching Sports Center, and an interruption came up and told me to change the channel...there's more important things going on.” Mr. Holden, Math Teacher full story > ]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:09:00 GMT