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“Twilight” movie a disappointment to even the most devout fans

By Min Qiao <mqiao@hilite.org> The phenomenon that is Twilight is amazing. As a devout follower of Stephenie Meyer’s series, I can vouch for the incredibly magical, yet believable plot that Meyer has crafted throughout her first three books. The story of Twilight begins when Bella Swan moves to the small town of Forks, WA to [...]

By Meher Ahmad <mahmad@hilite.org> The much anticipated “Twilight” movie was released on Nov. 21, and among crowds of worshipping fans, I was one among many who left with a sense of disappointment, shock and perhaps even hilarity. The film version of the hit book series described the romance between the brooding vampire Edward and the [...]

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By Lauren Mugavin <lmugavin@hilite.org>  On Nov. 19, media department chairperson Bonnie Grimble won the Peggy L. Pfeiffer Service Award at the Indiana Library Federation awards dinner. She received the award for her overall work and service as a media specialist. “I feel quite honored and proud,” Grimble said. She received this award for her 30 [...]

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By Cathy Chen <cchen@hilite.org> After its 38-3 win over Penn on Nov. 21 at Semi-State, the football team will play against Center Grove at 7 p.m. on Nov. 29 at the Lucas Oil Stadium for the State title. According to athletics director Jim Inskeep, tickets for the State game will be on sale in the Activites [...]

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By Bennett Fuson <bfuson@hilite.org>  It’s been a whole 16 days since the end of the election, and regardless of political affiliation, people are starting to return to normal.  At every turn I’ve noticed students divert from intellectual discussions on foreign policy and environmentalism to banter of clothes and videogames and nothing of any particular value.    [...]

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By Afra Hussain <ahussain@hilite.org> Sophomore Samantha Osleger said she enjoys giving gifts to friends during the holiday season. Osleger said this year instead of giving to all of her friends, they drew names out of a hat because it would cost less to give to just one person. “We like giving each other gifts but [...]

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