Canada beaten at their own game
March 1, 2010 • Joe Sauer, Opinion Manager
Filed under National Sports, Sports
The most hyped game of the Olympic hockey season ends in an upset for Canada with USA winning 5-3. This time the game was not for a medal, but for pride and respect for the US team. This win was the first win over Canada for the US since 50 years ago. With a bunch of players who are new to the Olympics... Read more »
Distracted driving: a wake-up call
March 1, 2010 • Jette Pleasant, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Columns, Opinion
The phone rings. It could be the call you’ve been waiting for. The one about that possible promotion at work, or your friends wanting to meet up with you. But as you extend your hand, eager fingers poised to press down on the talk button, make sure that you ask yourself one question: is the phone call... Read more »
Chess Team takes 21st in State, ends successful season
March 2, 2010 • Bradley Wilson, Media Manager
Filed under Local News, News
The RB Chess Team competed at the IHSA State Competition in Peoria, to much success. As a team, RB took 21st in state out of the130 high schools that competed at the tournament. Unlike most other IHSA State competitions, there is only one division for Chess, meaning that all sizes of schools are competing... Read more »
Mathletes head to nationals
March 2, 2010 • Rachel Sammons, staff-reporter
Filed under Local News, News
“I really like being a mathlete!” exclaims Marcy Rodriguez, a participant in the Freshman/Sophomore 8-person team of Riverside-Brookfield High School’s math team. Just after competing in the ICTM Regionals at Concordia University on February 20th, RB’s mathletes are on their way to nationals... Read more »
Who’s next for the caped crusader
March 2, 2010 • George Suchy, staff reporter
Filed under Entertainment
All that fans really know about the next Batman film is that Director Chris Nolan will return and that lead actor Christian Bale will almost definitely return as well. Other than that, we have no idea about what the next classic will look like, who will star in it, or what villains will be appearing.... Read more »
The Ballad of Nick Klytta
March 2, 2010
Filed under Local Sports, Sports
This weekend senior hockey player Nick Klytta tied up his skates for one last hoorah. Klytta has been playing hockey for thirteen years of his 18 year-old life. This past season he played for the Hawks, an NIHL (Northern Illinois Hockey League) team. Nonetheless, it is possible that he will never take... Read more »
Blackhawks return from Olympic break
March 3, 2010 • Dave Skowronski
Filed under National Sports, Sports
Yesterday the Blackhawks returned to the ice for the first time since the 2010 Olympic Games. Several Hawks’ stars had participated in the tournament. Patrick Kane was the sole Hawk representing the U.S. team, but for the gold medalist Canadian team there were defensemen Ducan Keith and Brent Seabrook,... Read more »
Shutter Island a big success
March 3, 2010 • Eddie Morrissey, Sports Manager
Filed under Entertainment, Movies, Reviews
Leonardo DiCaprio once again dazzled audiences all over the country with his superb acting skills in the new hit movie Shutter Island. Based off of the novel by Dennis Lehane and directed by the legendary Martin Scorcese, this movie has an eerie, yet phenomenal plot with many twists and turns throughout. DiCaprio... Read more »
NBA trade talk
March 3, 2010 • Mike Hansa, Staff Reporter
Filed under National Sports, Sports
With the NBA trade deadline coming to an end on Thursday, February 18, many teams have been throwing players around for either playoff potential purposes or salary cap room. Teams that have the upper hand after Thursday are the following. Teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers are making a big name for themselves... Read more »
Bradley’s (First!) Bargain of the Week
March 5, 2010 • Bradley Wilson, Media Manager
Filed under Columns, Opinion
Welcome delightful readers! My name is Bradley Wilson and I am the Media Manager for the Clarion. In addition to being media manager, I enjoy playing tennis, taking quality photos, and of course, snabbing the latest bargains. We’re all in high school, and many, like myself, can find themselves in a... Read more »