...The Indian Valley Media...

March 6, 2009

By JESSE CROSSON
Indian Valley Student Journalist

HIT for the Providence Friars who knocked off the #1 Pitt Panthers in their February 24 match-up at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. The Friars, who improved to (16-11) after their victory, picked up their first victory against a top-ranked opponent since 1976. However, an additional, maybe a larger cheer is also due to Providence for having the guts to name a sporting center after America’s favorite fattening pastry.

MISS for President Obama on seeing fit to reinstate an assault weapon ban that expired in 2004. With today’s economic troubles, an assault weapon ban should be the least of our president’s worries. Moreover, Obama’s reasoning is extremely flawed. Obama has stated that a ban on assault weapons will decrease the flow of drug-related weapons to Mexico. Unfortunately, the last time we checked, the drug flow from the US to Mexico is illegal. Somehow, I have my doubts that international drug dealers are going to follow Obama’s foolish gun regulations. In a business which lies solely in the black market, the assault weapons that drug traffickers receive are part of that same black market. And, unfortunately, federal gun regulations are not exactly taken seriously by America’s finest black marketers.

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By NICK EVERSOLE
Indian Valley Student Journalist

HIT for The Beatles. Although the band is no longer together, the White Album is still selling at record numbers. It is the best-selling album of the 1960’s. The Beatles dominated music across the globe, not just the nation. At a time when music was just evolving, The Beatles’ 1968 album is one of the best of all time, and it will never be forgotten. Cheers to Ringo, John, Paul and George for being part of the greatest band in the history of the music industry. May your legacy live on forever.

MISS for American Idol. If there is a show on TV that shouldn’t be, this is definitely the one. The show captures the attention of millions with every episode, and every year it’s the same thing. There are a couple good singers, but mostly the show consists of annoying “performers” who know they don’t belong on television. This year they cut down on showing the incompetent people, the one part of the show I would consider watching. So MISS for you, American Idol, for having the most repetitious show out there, and the most annoying panel of judges.

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By JOHN COTTRILL
Indian Valley Student Journalist

HIT for President Obama for asking for $200 million in war spending. Who would have thought that he, of all people, would ask for money in order to end a war?

MISS for the forces responsible the struggling economy and companies which are taking jobs away from America in order to send them to cheaper nations. Jobless claims have reached an all-time high for the last 26 years. No wonder the economy is struggling.

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By NATHAN SALTZER
Indian Valley Student Journalist

HIT for Tyler Lofton, age 7, from Attleboro, Massachusetts. When his father, Tony, fell down the attic stairs, leaving him bleeding and unconscious, Tyler calmly called 9-1-1 to save his father’s life. Tony made sure to commend his son on remaining calm and dealing with the ordeal in a very mature manner.

MISS for Barack Obama for announcing an 18-month time-table for troop-withdrawal in Iraq. Times in Iraq are at their best, and significant progress is being made thanks in large part to the surge last year. Troop withdrawal will only destroy the success we have earned over the past year. We are finally winning the war in Iraq. Let’s stay until the job is done. Announcements of withdrawal will only spike terroristic interests in Syria and Iran.

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By MEGHA PAI
Indian Valley Student Journalist

HIT for Nick Schuyler for literally clinging to life. Schuyler clung to his capsized boat for almost two days as he and his companions drifted away with the current into an unforgiving ocean. The timely rescue of Schuyler was nothing short of miraculous—he had hypothermia and confusion when pulled from the sea.

MISS for General Motors for declaring that the company may go bankrupt. One of the few American-based automotive manufacturers still in existence today, the loss of General Motors would be a blow to those everywhere who love cars by GM and work for the company. Even if economic times are difficult, GM should perhaps consider a temporary shutdown of production instead of a permanent termination of the corporation.

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By MARLA KAUFFMAN
Indian Valley Student Journalist

HIT for the Jonas Brothers. The JoBros went to visit the terminally ill, 9-year-old Jayla Cooper. Cooper was diagnosed with leukemia and has only weeks to live. Her last wish was to “marry” her 7-year-old friend who is also battling the disease. Their “wedding” song was Love Bug by the Jonas Brothers. When the group learned about Cooper, they made a surprise visit to see her.

MISS for Chris Brown for even trying to go near Rhianna after severely abusing her the night before the Grammy’s. Reports indicate that the two are back together now. Rhianna’s family is not happy, and with good reason. Once an abuser, always an abuser.