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Watchful eye needed on belongings

Feb 11th, 2011 | By admin | Category: Feature

Students walk into the bathroom, set their belongings down on a sink counter and then walk into the stall. When the students return to wash their hands and pick up their things, their belongings have disappeared. Or sometimes, a student will be walking up the stairs when an item will just fall out of a [...]



Hockey team gains support and popularity

Feb 11th, 2011 | By admin | Category: News

When the student body thinks of sports here at Reitz, they think of football and basketball. Perhaps this is because of the sports’ outstanding records for countless years, or maybe it is because the other sports are not discussed as much. Hockey is one of the sports that is not as popular in this area. [...]



Reitz swims to success

Feb 11th, 2011 | By admin | Category: Sports

Swimming and diving are sports that not many students attending Reitz High School know about. Part of the reason could be because practices are not held at Reitz, but at Lloyd Pool on the North Side of Evansville. Swimmers and divers have to drive about fifteen minutes to practice each day when coming from the [...]



Reitz alumnus shares college wisdom

Dec 14th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Feature

Seniors, it’s your time to shine. With three years behind you and one short year to go, it may seem that you deserve a little break. Here’s why you shouldn’t slack off and why your senior year is the most important of your high school career. 1. Get involved. It’s not too late to get [...]



Teen body image exposed

Dec 14th, 2010 | By admin | Category: News

Countless girls across the country counted down the days until they could turn on their televisions and watch the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show. When the much anticipated show arrived, many girls were disappointed to find that the models, previously 20 pounds heavier, strutted down the runways, showing off not just the new clothes for [...]



Panthers’ season starts with flair

Dec 14th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Sports

Basketball season for girls started a few weeks ago, as did the boys’ season. This is the time of year when the fans are looking for entertainment. It is too cold to do anything outside, and staying cooped up in the house is boring. The fans want to see the Panthers do what they do [...]



School and community intertwine

Nov 16th, 2010 | By admin | Category: News

There are two sides to every relationship. No matter what the two parties are in the relationship, each one gains something from the other. One of the most important relationships is that between the school and the community. The connection between the two is essential. They rely on each other to be able to successfully [...]



Voting has long term effects

Nov 16th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Opinion & Commentary

When thinking of the month of November, one might think of Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, and that tempting slice of pumpkin pie. But November is also the time to elect our representatives. For some students, November 2 was the first time that they were able to vote for the candidates that they thought were right for [...]



Football dominates the turf

Nov 16th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Sports

Reitz is undefeated in football thus far. Everyone knows this, and everyone has expected it. But the real question is, how do they continue to dominate over the other teams? Being dominate over their opponents has not been an easy task. The Panthers have been forced to deal with injuries all season, starting before the [...]



Pep assemblies fall back on priority list

Oct 12th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Opinion & Commentary

For three years, I have walked to my classes, eaten mashed potatoes every Wednesday, and sat in my homeroom talking with my fellow classmates, just like most other students. I have also attended all of the pep assemblies during my high school career, like everyone else. This is my final year at Reitz High School, [...]