http://www.timeswv.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:17:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_153011931.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_153011931.html How many can distinctively conduct the “The Star-Spangled Banner” in ¾ time using the appropriate cut-offs and the upbeat introductions? How many can direct a band marching backward and keeping time to the parade style songs? These are only the tryouts, while in reality the job of field commander entitles much more. Mon, 25 May 2009 21:42:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_145214244.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_145214244.html Can you imagine living a day without music? Or having a month without your iPod or mp3 player? Just think of how the world would be if you were not able to hear your favorite song echo through a speaker. Well, the way that music players have branched out over the years, there are no worries for not having music by your side for generations to come. Tue, 19 May 2009 01:14:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_139011104.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_139011104.html The night was just like any other dance we seniors had attended. North Marion’s Prom of 2009 hit it off from the start. Students danced to songs including “Just Dance”, by Lady Gaga and “When You Say Nothing at All.” Tue, 12 May 2009 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_132001259.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_132001259.html On April 23, East Fairmont High School’s Elizabethans and My Fair Ladies began their eight-hour journey to Williamsburg, Va. Tue, 05 May 2009 00:18:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_125001525.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_125001525.html When you think of the city of Fairmont, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the courthouse — nestled in the heart of downtown, a depiction of regal architecture that is a symbol of our city’s history. Or maybe you think of the “Million Dollar” bridge that connects east and west side; an optimistic landscape which is a more recent addition to Marion County. Then again, you may picture a site that is connected to your own personal memories. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:19:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_118011607.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_118011607.html During the spring and the fall, a very important event happens to a selected group at Fairmont Senior High School. This event is the inductions of the National Honor Society. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:56:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_111005516.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_111005516.html Are cell phones taking over the nation?Is it just me or does it appear that everywhere you turn someone is using a cell phone? Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:55:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_104005223.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_104005223.html With an economy that can at best be described as “chilly,” it makes sense that Americans are turning more and more to the majors and careers that seem like sure things. Why get a degree in medicine? Well, you could be a doctor. Interested in advertisements? Have you considered going into ... advertisement? Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:32:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_097013339.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_097013339.html Now that spring has finally arrived, students in their senior years have one main goal — get to graduation!It has been a long 13 years of report cards, field trips, dances, sporting events, friendships, and yes, even some fighting. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:48:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_089222840.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_089222840.html It’s your special perfect day and a thunderstorm starts to move in, causing all the banners, balloons, the perfect hair, etc. to become distorted. After this treacherous day do you pack your bags and give up? Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:38:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_083013910.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_083013910.html At East Fairmont High School, there are the National English Honorary, French Honorary, Spanish Honorary, National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, and the newest of them all, the Social Science Honorary. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:18:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_075221859.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_075221859.html The word is the most powerful thing available to humanity. It can lead to peace or cause more destruction than an atomic bomb. It has brought forth revolts and revolutions. It can bring hope and cause despair. Words kill and bring forth life. They shape our society or break it. A word used carelessly can lead to irreversible effects that can scar someone for the rest of their life. Unfortunately, most teens do not realize how powerful their words actual are. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_069010150.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_069010150.html "Twilight,” the four-novel saga that has been sweeping the nations population of teenage girls off there feet, is easiest explained as the Romeo and Juliet of our time. This captivating love story has caught on like wildfire and burned its way through junior highs and high schools everywhere. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:02:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_062025845.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_062025845.html Wind blows back a woman’s hair as her hand flies to her open mouth for a long drawn out scream. “Look, there he is!” A few people shout out, filling the silent city street. Suddenly from the sky flies a red and black streak until at the arch of the swing he swirls around and Spiderman throws a white sparkling smile towards the camera. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:02:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_055010433.html http://www.timeswv.com/cold_pizza/local_story_055010433.html From the annual “Midnight on the Mat” to “Coach Hage’s Breakfast Club” and strenuous after-school practices, it is no wonder East Fairmont’s wrestlers are “Built Tough.”