Highschool Basketball Star Dies on Court

This story is about a 16 year old boy who made the winning shot in his teams basketball game. Then they hoisted him up on their shoulders and when they put him down, he collapsed and died from heat exhaustion. This is really sad and I'm sure his entire family, friends, and teammates are devastated. I feel bad for everyone that was close to him :(

assignment

Ben Wunderlich:
1. How is playing defense different than all the other positions?
When you play defense you have a 6 foot long pole that you use for hitting people instead of carrying the ball and passing it. And you have to work together to stop the opposing offense from scoring.
2. What do you enjoy most about lacrosse?
I like to win and win as a team. I like how fast paced it is. 
3. What do you do out of season to stay in shape?
We have lifting programs and we also have a team in the summer called the Grizzlies where we go to places like Virginia and Maine and play in tournaments there.
Ryan McNamara:
1. What are your responsibilities as captain?
To lead the team to victory. I also have to make sure everyone is working as hard as possible and living up to their potential. I also have to lead captains practices.
2. What's the difference between girls and boys lacrosse?
Girls lacrosse is a lot less contact. They're not allowed to slash and boys lacrosse we are. Other than rules like those its pretty much the same.
3. What are your goals for the team in the upcoming season?
We'd really like to make it to state. We did it a few years ago and we'd like to do it again.
Mitch Beattie:
1. Why do you like lacrosse so much?
Its a fun because its a high contact sport and its a lot like hockey which is another one of my favorite sports.
2. What are your goals for the upcoming lacrosse season?
My goals are to make varsity. I was on jv last year but I've been working very hard and I think I'll make varsity this year.
3. What do you think is the hardest position to play?
Attack because you always have to be ready to catch a pass, but middie is also hard because you have to run more than both of the other positions combined.

The Interview

I learned how to prepare quickly for an effective interview. I also learned how to recognize the difference between green light and red light questions that can keep an interview moving along or stall it in its tracks. I learned the power of listening and avoid the pitfalls of "off the record."

The interviewer is like a chess player, he says, never moving a piece or

asking a question without a greater purpose. Also, every story idea generates its own set of interviewing possibilities.

Snooki: 'Jersey Shore' is 'like prison with cameras'

Snooki had an interview with rolling stone and said that jersey shore was like a prison with cameras. She said they aren't allowed to have any cell phones, tvs, radios or the internet. She also said that she hates the way she's portrayed on the show. I think that's stupid because they can't put stuff in that didn't actually happen, so obviously some of it's true.

Ruby Bridges

1. She was one of the first black students to attend a white school.
2. She spent her entire first day at the integrated school in the principals office with her parents.
3. Mrs Henry was the name of her first white teacher.
4. She had four federal marshalls escort her family into the school, two in front and two in back.

Lacrosse's Young Talent Steps In

People I'm going to interview: Ben Wunderlich, Ryan McNamara, Mitch Beattie

Lightning strike at State High Kick

I read an article about how LDT won kick at state this year. I was there and it was so much fun to watch. I was there the entire day though so it got really long and I fell asleep during some of the dances. We did amazing.