The Mohawk Times <![CDATA[The Mohawk Times]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:42:48 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[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[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[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