Students face life-threatening effects of allergies

“Every time I have a reaction, I have less time until I could possibly die.” Sophomore Lydia Bauler says it so matter-of-factly, as if it no longer fazes her. She keeps her bare hands in her lap to avoid accidentally brushing the couch. She hardly touches anything without gloves anymore. Coming in contact with any of the foods, or even just oils, on her growing list of allerg...

Editors celebrate last year

With two first place trophies and a sea of individual awards, this year has been one of the best the Blue & Gold has seen. Success has been the defining factor for four graduating editors, who’ve spent three winning years on the paper. Here’s the final bow for the “Fab Four” seniors who will head to opposite parts of the country in the fall, but will always remember their years a...

First impression critical when meeting roommate

When 2010 graduate Nicole Fisher showed up for her first day of college at Miami University, she had only talked with her roommate through Facebook. Fisher was then faced with an entire year of sharing a room with someone she hardly knew. “When we met in person, we happened to be moving in at the same time so we introduced ourselves,” Fisher said. “She was really shy at first, but, as I go...

Auto tech students experiment with renewable energy

Sparks are flying in the Automotive Technology (Auto Tech) classroom, where students are putting their knowledge of electric wiring and other alternative energy sources to use. Students are improving an electric truck by adding a 42-inch flat screen monitor to display educational videos on alternative energy sources. There will also be solar panels in the bed of the truck to recharge the batter...

Former students safe after record quake in Japan causes tsunami

On a Friday afternoon in mid-March, 2010 Findlay High School (FHS) graduate Haruka Nakaura was a few minutes into the movie Inception at her home in the Aichi prefecture (state) of Japan. On screen, Leonardo DiCaprio’s dream world began to crumble. At the same time in real life, Japan was falling apart, too. “I really didn’t believe it actually happened until my phone started beeping. It was...

Three ways to do prom on a budget

There are certain traditions that are hard to forgo, but there’s more than one way to do Prom, depending on who you are and how much you have left in your bank account. Even though guys don’t have to spend money on a dress, they still have multiple expenses. Here are some ideas on how to plan your evening on your own budget. Cheap Tuxedo: Salvation Army The ...

Spring break ideas if you're stuck at home

Just because you’re in Ohio doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun spring “staycation”. Though warm weather and ocean breezes may be nonexistent in the area, there are many things to do, with over a hundred museums and many other attractions. Click the points on the map to see some suggestions. View Spring Break Destinations in a larger map

Study finds that teenagers make worse decisions around peers

If your friends jumped off a bridge, would you follow them? A new study from Temple University suggests that you might be tempted. Researchers found that teenagers make worse decisions in the presence of friends than when they’re alone. During the study, a group of teenagers 14-18 played a driving simulation game where they were rewarded for finishing in a certain amount of time. Teens cras...

Girls prevent prom dress stress by ordering online

You’re trying to find the perfect prom dress that no one else will have, and after hours of searching, you finally find the one. Excited, you rush to the dressing room and try it on, but as soon as you tug on the zipper, you realize it’s two sizes too small. Before you convince yourself that you don’t really need to breathe after all, consider ditching the conventional methods of shopp...

Senior fights to keep first place after illness

From a young age his grandfather encouraged him to succeed in school, motivating him to get the grades that have catapulted him to the top of his class. He was unstoppable. But now not even this dedication is enough to bring him back to school, not as long as his vigorous stomach infection persists. “I don’t feel well most of the time; I have good days and bad days, but I get nausea and h...

Early morning classes help students fit math in schedule

Long before the first bell rings at school, a lone classroom in the math hallway fills up with yawning students, ready to start their 10-period school day at 6:50 a.m. These early students struggled in Honors Precalculus class at the beginning of the year, and were frustrated to discover that switching to a different math would not work with their schedules. Thus, zero period Trignometry/Ana...

Learn more about joining the military

Basic requirements to enlist in the military: High school diploma No drug charges Felonies will make it difficult to join, and it’s impossible if it is a sexual felony. Good medical status (no asthma or ADHD) If you’ve seen a psychiatrist or psychologist, you must wait six weeks and be mentally evaluated by the military. Each...

Senior graduates early to begin Army training

This is a big year for senior Jake Hunt. It’s the year he graduates high school, turns 18 and begins his duty in the military. It’s also the year he is deployed to Afghanistan for nine months. “It (joining the military) is something I’ve always wanted to do, (especially) after my brother joined and I heard about everything going on overseas,” Hunt said. “I’m kind of nervous, but not reall...

Students take advantage of hunting season

It’s silent as senior Justin Harbison hides in the brush, waiting. The peacefulness is perfect—it gives him time “to think about things.” Patience is key. His cold breath is all he sees for over an hour, and then out from behind the trees, a large buck finally appears. He sets his sights on it, knowing it’s all his. With cool beads of sweat now forming on his forehead, his finger is poised o...