Millers show heart throughout basketball tournament

March 15, 2010 by Bri Handy  
Filed under Sports

Blown-up photographs of so-and-so at his third birthday curtained the railings of the stairs in the Commons; homemade posters painted with cheers coined by the award-winning student section hung from the brick pillars of the cafeteria; and the key phrase “r u goin to the bb game?” spread through the cellular grapevine. What time was it? Game time. And the Millers scored their way through a groundbreaking tournament season. Noblesville started out the competition strong on Tuesday, March 2, with a 47-42 victory against the Zionsville Eagles. Three days later, the Millers continued their winning... Read more

Girls’ lacrosse team gears up for spring season

March 15, 2010 by Bri Handy  
Filed under Sports

The snow has melted, the birds are chirping, and the spring sports are just beginning. That includes Noblesville’s club women’s lacrosse team: the chicks with sticks are back and hungry for victory. The team began official practice on Monday, March 1, just as their indoor season came to a close with the league’s championship game, which earned the Millers another runner-up honor at Off the Wall Sports. Now however, Noblesville Lacrosse is migrating out of doors to start their official season and battle the elements of Indiana’s intemperate spring weather. The team’s schedule for the... Read more

Swimmers make their final splash

March 3, 2010 by Bri Handy  
Filed under News, Sports

Sophomore Aubrey Kluth swims the freestyle during practice. The girls' swim team competed in the State competition Feb. 13. They’re possibly the most committed athletes on the planet. They arrive at school at ungodly hours of the morning – only to plunge into the icy waters of the natatorium. They never have to buy perfume because they’d rather get eaux de chlorine for free. They’re the swimmers – the ladies who sport hydrodynamic swimsuits and “bust theirs to beat yours.” After a dazzling performance by many a swimmer and diver at sectionals, seniors and captains Audrey Welklin... Read more

Texting lingo you never knew you never knew

January 26, 2010 by Bri Handy  
Filed under Opinions

As technology becomes increasingly more active in our everyday lives, we have developed a culture for it that’s all our own. Example: the abbreviations used in text messages – the stuff that drives English teachers up the walls. You may be a devoted texter, but do you think you know the whole shebang? Test your skills with a list of texting lingo you never knew you never knew. ?4U ………………………………………………………………………….I have... Read more

Shop online this holiday season

November 18, 2009 by Bri Handy  
Filed under Archives

Fredflare.com offers trendy styles and quirky gifts like this Cheeseburger Phone from the 2007 hit movie Juno. Are YOU ready to shop for the holiday season? Find some good deals, clever products, and exclusive fashion treasures at the following top five websites… fredflare.com teenvogue.com modcloth.com threadless.com zappos.com Happy shopping – and holidays – to all from the Mill Stream staff!  Read More →

They run this town

September 7, 2009 by Bri Handy  
Filed under Sports

Senior Tiffany Cange running in the Noblesville Hokum Karem. Photo by R. LeCount Their sport is another’s punishment. Their endurance would give the Energizer bunny a run for its money. Their guts make Hercules look sheepish. They’re the Girls Cross Country Team, and this year, they’re a force for other schools to fear. “They’re one of the strongest teams I’ve ever had,” Head Coach Mr. Dennis Scheele said. And after 25 years of coaching, this statement is saying something. According to www.indianarunner.com, the girls cross country team currently ranks fourth in the state, trailing... Read more