The Times West Virginian Cold Pizza 2012-02-10T22:02:58-05:00 urn:uuid:42548dfa-3839-47b3-8201-ad4f45e7f05c Commanding the field By Anna Hopkins urn:uuid:5fa1da7d-8274-451c-bb91-6d42a5c4f092 2009-06-02T01:17:00-04:00 How many can distinctively conduct the “The Star-Spangled Banner” in ¾ time using the appropriate cut-offs and the upbeat introductions? How many can direct a band marching backward and keeping time to the parade style songs? These are only the tryouts, while in reality the job of field commander entitles much more. To hear music, just press ‘play’ By Sarah Goodrich urn:uuid:62f67df6-2016-4450-a5af-f335b79f910f 2009-05-25T21:42:00-04:00 Can you imagine living a day without music? Or having a month without your iPod or mp3 player? Just think of how the world would be if you were not able to hear your favorite song echo through a speaker. Well, the way that music players have branched out over the years, there are no worries for not having music by your side for generations to come. A night to remember By Neisa Fluharty urn:uuid:c416f22e-1829-4236-99b9-4aaacde00846 2009-05-19T01:14:00-04:00 The night was just like any other dance we seniors had attended. North Marion’s Prom of 2009 hit it off from the start. Students danced to songs including “Just Dance”, by Lady Gaga and “When You Say Nothing at All.” A musical journey By Rebecca Horner urn:uuid:e1715c60-5b86-4c5f-9a6f-d2bcdb1740ec 2009-05-12T00:15:00-04:00 On April 23, East Fairmont High School’s Elizabethans and My Fair Ladies began their eight-hour journey to Williamsburg, Va. A new outlook By Mollee Brown urn:uuid:f704445e-257f-41ee-8df2-64e1d6fe6511 2009-05-05T00:18:00-04:00 When you think of the city of Fairmont, what is the first thing that comes to mind? <br class="zc-v4-fix" /><br class="zc-v4-fix" /> Perhaps it’s the courthouse — nestled in the heart of downtown, a depiction of regal architecture that is a symbol of our city’s history. Or maybe you think of the “Million Dollar” bridge that connects east and west side; an optimistic landscape which is a more recent addition to Marion County. Then again, you may picture a site that is connected to your own personal memories. Making it worthwhile By Devin Sears urn:uuid:f62c8066-3f07-41e7-aeb7-6e69f3ded7e4 2009-04-28T01:19:00-04:00 During the spring and the fall, a very important event happens to a selected group at Fairmont Senior High School. This event is the inductions of the National Honor Society. Cell phone nation By Sarah Satterfield urn:uuid:82a18039-23d3-4ff8-92fe-b27b025c8824 2009-04-21T00:56:00-04:00 Are cell phones taking over the nation?<br class="zc-v4-fix" /><br class="zc-v4-fix" /> Is it just me or does it appear that everywhere you turn someone is using a cell phone? In praise of the humble elective By Nina Sabak urn:uuid:e5841795-8c53-464f-af62-c1b9cf511f74 2009-04-14T00:55:00-04:00 With an economy that can at best be described as “chilly,” it makes sense that Americans are turning more and more to the majors and careers that seem like sure things. Why get a degree in medicine? Well, you could be a doctor. Interested in advertisements? Have you considered going into ... advertisement? Bittersweet new beginnings By Marissa Pulice urn:uuid:c714aba0-dfa7-4e57-98ec-5cb104b0da14 2009-04-07T01:32:00-04:00 Now that spring has finally arrived, students in their senior years have one main goal — get to graduation!<br class="zc-v4-fix" /><br class="zc-v4-fix" /> It has been a long 13 years of report cards, field trips, dances, sporting events, friendships, and yes, even some fighting. Free Spirit Conference ’09 By Robbie Netz urn:uuid:61034fa6-cc18-48e3-8161-7731e3473066 2009-03-30T22:48:00-04:00 It’s your special perfect day and a thunderstorm starts to move in, causing all the banners, balloons, the perfect hair, etc. to become distorted. <br class="zc-v4-fix" /><br class="zc-v4-fix" /> After this treacherous day do you pack your bags and give up?