Letters to the Editor [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, August 31, 2005 By Lightning Strike’s ‘April Fools’ issue disrespectfulThe past issue of our school’s newspaper, The Lightning Strike, was full (more than usual) of insults and lack of respect for any ideas that do no full story

College BoundFearing the unknown [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, August 31, 2005 By Alexa Lash When we’re born, some parents (or grandparents) make a map of where they want you to go to college, what career path they want you to follow, and where they want you to live for the rest of your life full story

Tips to the most powerful man in the universe [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, August 31, 2005 By Josh Malina/Editorial Editor Twenty-six months and the search is finally over. Charles Duelfer, the U.S. chief weapons hunter in Iraq, can’t find any weapons of mass destruction.This is unfortunate for the president’s political full story

Remedial class to replace creative writing [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, August 31, 2005 By Dana Bassett Before last week I doubt many Krop students heard of the Gates McGinity Reading Diagnostic Test, but it may soon be a significant influence on our academic lives.Ninth and tenth graders who scored a o full story

Why I choose to be silent [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, August 31, 2005 By Noah Adams/Guest Writer For the past four years during Day of Silence I have heard many questions. Why are you silent today? It is pointless; I don’t understand. As I sit here I ask myself these questions for the first time. full story

Summer sports hot spots [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, August 31, 2005 By Nina Barraclough TennisIves Estates Tennis Center 1475 NE 205 Terrace(305) 652-7260 Located next to Madie Ives Elementary, the Ives Estates Tennis Center is an easy and cheap place to play tennis. Under-used with ampl full story

Swatting to success: Led by Senior Teddy Brown, badminton placed first in the divisional tournament. [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, August 31, 2005 By Alexa Lash On April 20, the Badminton team competed in the Divisional tournament and won first place overall.“We’ve won it 5 out of the 6 years we’ve competed,” Coach Larry Ball said. full story

Lightning Volleyball to continue ‘dedication’ during summer [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, August 31, 2005 By Eryca Schiffman/News Editor When summer arrives, the thought of school becomes no more than a distant blur to students. Homework, tests, clubs and athletics are replaced by days filled with sleep, relaxation and more sleep. The full story

Class rank ranks high in underclass priorities [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, August 31, 2005 By Nina Barraclough/News Editor Class rank, Advanced Placement (AP) exams and grade point averages are the ordinary concerns of any college-obsessed senior. Except that these stresses now apply to 11th, tenth and even ninth graders. full story

Summer jobs spotted in Miami [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, August 31, 2005 By Shira Mazor Working during the summer doesn’t have to be boring. Miami has some of the best job opportunities in the country; you just need to know where to look. full story

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