Diversity in minority: New club encourages diversity in atmosphere of 3% black, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 93% white Wednesday, October 24, 2007 By Alysha Love Name tags were slapped into place as the multiracial students began to mingle in the cafeteria after school. They were in a place that was designed specifically for them, to give them a place to come full story

Diversity in minority - profiles Wednesday, October 24, 2007 By Dagne Aiken, Amanda Murphy, Amanda Owens [ArticleImageHyperLink] Meet Tia Lambert Despite the fact that senior Tia Lambert is Puerto Rican, Native American and Caucasian, she found herself in a fight with a girl who had called her the “n-word.” ... full story

Students make 'Freedom Pens' as gift for troops: Class projects becomes 'heart-touching' Wednesday, October 24, 2007 By Kevin Madsen It’s been nearly five years since the U.S. sent troops to the Middle East for Operation Iraqi Freedom. With initial shock dulled, does the American public still think about the almost 200,000 soldie full story

Teens to launch 'cityElements': Area group looks to provide cheap ways for teens to spend time Wednesday, October 24, 2007 By Amanda Owens [ArticleImageHyperLink] Eight students on the planning committee for “cityElements” will soon see their group launch its first project. The organization’s goal is simple: to provide activities to teens in Springfield and full story

2-day celebration 'Sails Away': Singing, tiaras, sweat-drenched formals highlight homecoming Wednesday, October 24, 2007 By Alysha Love The first few lyrics of a sappy homecoming love song came from an unlikely source. “And I-e-I will always love you,” crooned teacher Kirk Slater, completing the chorus to the Whitney Houston classic full story