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April 29, 2008

                       Welcome to the Lafayette Times!

 
 
News
How Gas Prices Work
By: Sam Bucher

Who and What makes you pay so much...

Features
Obama Opens Office in Lexington
By: Michael Brown

Senator Barack Obama’s campaign has opened up an office in Lexington...

Democratic Primaries: To Be Decided…
By: Michael L. Brown

With the Democratic presidential candidates running neck and neck, every single vote seems to matter...

The Domination of Blu-ray
By: Katie Aldrich

So many studios are supporting the change in technological advancements...

What’s Left of Turfland Mall?
By: Katie Aldrich

Turfland Mall, the first enclosed mall in Lexington and built in 1967, is slowly falling apart...

Growing Problems in Columbia
By: Katie Aldrich

Columbia has never had the greatest hype, unless you are a drug dealer...

Beshear’s New Budget: Tough Times Ahead
By: Michael Brown

Projected budget shortfall of $434 million this year and more than $500 million next year...

Knowing Your Candidates
By: Katie Aldrich

Information on the frontrunners...

YouTube 2008: The Cyber Race for the White House
By: Michael L. Brown

Each candidate maintains a website outlining their positions...

Democratic Primary Update: Clinton, Obama In Tight Race For Nomination
By: Michael Brown

Democratic Primaries: A Race to Remember
By Michael Brown

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Opinions

The Indictment of Barry Bonds
Sam Bucher


Entertainment
Family Fun Drinks for Warmer Weather
By: Katie Aldrich

Although the cold winter bug has yet to leave the Bluegrass, hints of spring are beginning...

Downtown Gallery Hop
By: Katie Aldrich

Downtown Gallery Hop is drawing plenty of visitors...


Sports

The following are LHS Varsity Athletic events this week:

Tues. 4-29

Softball vs. Anderson County (6:00 V/7:45 JV) here at LHS
Girls Tennis vs. Bryan Station   at Bryan Station

Boys Tennis vs. Bryan Station   at Bryan Station

Boys Baseball vs. LCA    at LCA

 Wed. 4-30

Softball vs. Franklin County (6:00/7:45) at Franklin County

Girls Tennis vs. Lexington Catholic   here at LHS

Boys Tennis vs. Lexington Catholic   here at LHS

 Thurs. 5-1

Softball vs. Butler (6:00 V/7:45 JV) here at LHS

Girls Tennis vs. Sayre    at Sayre

Boys Tennis vs. Sayre    at Sayre

Boys and Girls Track   Henry Clay All-Commers   at Henry Clay

Boys Baseball vs. Madison Central    here at LHS

Note*   Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado (NHL Playoffs)  10:00 p.m.  at Colorado

 Friday 5-2

Softball vs. TBA (7:00) at North Laurel Middle School

Girls Tennis vs. Dunbar    at Dunbar

Boys Tennis vs. Dunbar    at Dunbar

Boys and Girls Track   City All-Commers    at Dunbar

Boys Baseball vs. Franklin County (Death Valley Classic)  at Lincoln County

 Sat 5-3

Softball vs. TBA (9:00) at North Laurel Middle School

Boys Baseball vs. Rockcastle Co., Lincoln Co. (Death Valley Classic)  at Lincoln County



Red’s Offseason Has Fans Optimistic
By: Alex McBeath

GM’s Focus is on Pitching...

State Champion Pulls Out its First Season Win
By Alli Lake and Abby Kirk


Celestial Suite: Not So Sweet
By Alli Lake and Abby Kirk


Visual Arts
 


Reading Nook
Acceptance
By: Heidi Marsh

It was the third day. The sun sizzled onto Dave’s red skin, boiling his blood...

Part III: Archibald at the Wonder Down Under
By: Archibald Covington III

My favorite country is Australia. But it’s not my favorite continent...

Part II: Archibald Goes to Thailand
By: Archibald Covington III

**Archibald Covington III is not a real person.  These articles are written by Abby Kirk

Part I: Introduction to Archibald
By: Archibald Covington III

**Archibald Covington III is not a real person.  These articles are written by Abby Kirk and Alli Lake

Memo to the Fallen
By Madison Martin

Arthur the Talking Cow goes Partially Mad (A Play)
Marshall Roorda

A Kind Of People
By Jordyn Rhorer


Untitled
By: Michael Whitaker

If I ever make it to 80...

Lexington in the Rain
By: Whitnee Thorp

Downtown when it’s raining...



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