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  • BODY ART:: Visor looks at the tattoos of Hoban students

    Tuesday, February 06, 2007 By: Dwayne Yates

    Permanence, pain and liberation--three words that go with having a tattoo. When you turn 18, you can legally buy things you've grown up knowing you can't have, and tattoos are often at the top of the

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  • Beacon columnist needs to get his facts straight

    Tuesday, February 06, 2007 By:

    When Beacon Journal columnist Bob Dyer stepped out of his element (usually traffic patterns) to write about MySpace.com, he certainly had good intentions. His work, however, was indicative of someone

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  • Oscar nominations leave many in disbelief

    Tuesday, February 06, 2007 By:

    The Oscar nominations never fail to leave more than a few scratching their heads in disbelief or even anger. This year is no exception. Dreamgirls, which led all films with eight total Academy Award

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  • Akron shooting proves need for awareness of youth violence

    Wednesday, February 07, 2007 By:

    Multiple shots fired. Gunshots filled the air as cries and yells followed. Thirty-one squad cars spilled out onto the grim scene at the Cage, a downtown Akron nightclub.There on Jan. 27, ShawRica Na

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  • America has a responsibility not to leave Iraq in a state of anarchy

    Wednesday, February 07, 2007 By:

    Keep the troops in Iraq! There, now that I have your attention, allow me to explain my rather provocative opening sentence. I attended the First Friday Club luncheon last month with other Hoban stud

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  • SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

    Wednesday, February 07, 2007 By:

    Player: Megan AllenSport: Girls bowlingYear: JuniorData: Two-year varsity player, career-high game of 212Quote: "Toward the beginning of the year we started off pretty rock

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  • Boys manage to turn season around, now hold 7-7 record

    Thursday, February 08, 2007 By: Andrew Licking

    In a difficult season, the boys basketball team has rebounded, winning five of its last six and improving to 7-7. The Knights played one of the biggest games of the season, against Walsh Jan. 26. Be

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  • Girls wary of overconfidence as they head into playoffs

    Thursday, February 08, 2007 By: Matthew Jordan

    As playoffs approach, the girls basketball team will be the second seed in its district. Coach Tracy Miller does not think it will be an easy ride."Our district is the toughest in the state," Miller

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  • Coach predicts that several wrestlers will qualify for districts

    Thursday, February 08, 2007 By: Brian Krinsky

    After a match at Walsh and the North Coast League tournament, the wrestling team looks forward to its final regular-season match of the year.The Knights traveled to Walsh Jan. 31 and were defeated 54-

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  • History made as two black coaches vie in Super Bowl XLI

    Thursday, February 08, 2007 By: Mike Rohrbach

    The Super Bowl is always the biggest event in football, but Super Bowl XLI in Miami, Fla., went much deeper than just football. It was the first year an African-American coach, Tony Dungy of the Ind

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The Visor Archbishop Hoban High School Akron, OH
Issue Date: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 Issue: 06-07 Issue 10 Last Update: Friday, February 09, 2007
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At-a-glance

To be honest, I didn't find Smokin' Aces all that smoking. The classic theme of trigger-happy gangsters is more of a lukewarm reheating than a hot innovation in the action genre. Moreover, I had a h
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'American Idol' alum gains credibility by forming band
After every season of American Idol at least one discovered "rock star" ends up sounding as much like a rocker as Kelly Clarkson. Take Bo Bice, for example. Daughtry tries to avoid this Idol cliche
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Talent show takes stage Thursday
Compiled by Andrew BluebondThe Talent Show will be held Thursday in the Barry Gym at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $3.No classes will be held Friday, Feb. 16, because it is the day after conferences.
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A group of senior boys started what has become a tradition this year. The so-called "Morning Glories" consist of Billy Clark, Jon Sisko, Andrew Bluebond and Matt Alto.Every Friday the Morning Glories
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A group of senior boys started what has become a tradition this year. The so-called "Morning Glories" consist of Billy Clark, Jon Sisko, Andrew Bluebond and Matt Alto.Every Friday the Morning Glories
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Steel drum assembly a hit with students Steel drum assembly a hit with students
Hoban is known for many strong programs, but music might not be one of them. That all appeared to change last Thursday. The University of Akron steel ?drum band played alongside the newly formed Hob
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Hoban group experiences dire poverty of Mexican parish
Witnessing firsthand the poverty of the people of Guadalupe in Mexico was eye-opening for a group of Hoban missionaries. Nine seniors, four juniors and two adult chaperones embarked on a mission trip
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Junior-Senior DivisionCaptains 58, Seven Dwarfs 55F.A.S.T. 63, Wichita State 53New York Knips (won by forfeit), Rowdy Riders0Unhappy Hippos100, Last Minute 35Bhone Spiders 60, Money Makers 31Mighty Mi
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Coaches and players need to stay together over a period of time
A great deal of respect and results can develop from players and coaches working together for several years.  Just take one look at Phil Jackson and his nine NBA championships.  He obviously related p
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The Super Bowl is always the biggest event in football, but Super Bowl XLI in Miami, Fla., went much deeper than just football. It was the first year an African-American coach, Tony Dungy of the Ind
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