Alumni dates allowed in recent dance changes Monday, September 26, 2005 By Rory Gallagher, Copy Editor Many alterations to this year’s homecoming have been made to increase school spirit and student involvement.In lieu of a parade, the pep rally before the game has been extended to three and a half hou full story

Low cost, high success earns “Best Buy” Monday, September 26, 2005 By Alexandria Wesley, Staff Reporter Lake Central’s ability to excel in academics while receiving the least amount of tax dollars has dubbed it one of Indiana’s “Best Buy” schools.On Sept. 14, Principal Mrs. Sandie Platt received a plaqu full story

Overcrowding in school could be resolved Monday, September 26, 2005 By Helen Swope, Design Editor Bumping, shoving, a completestandstill. This has been many ofthe hallways at our school lately.Last year, S-hall and E-hallwere bad, but you could stillsomewhat move. This year, it isa complete nightm full story

Empathy runs low [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, September 26, 2005 By Editorial Novelist Dean Koontz said,“Some people think only intellectcounts… but the functions ofintellect are insuffi cient withoutcourage, love,… and empathy.” full story

Katrina survivor moves to Northwest Indiana Monday, September 26, 2005 By Becca Hamilton, Staff Reporter Hurricane is defi ned as a violenttropical storm of wind.This defi nition holds true,but for people who experience ahurricane and survive its devastationfi rst-hand, it means so muchmore. full story

Major League Baseball playoff picture coming into focus Monday, September 26, 2005 By Pat Bainer, Sports Editor With September coming to an end, the playoff picturefor the MLB is becoming clearer. Most of the divisionsare just about wrapped up, and the wild card races arecoming down to the wire. full story