Author: Dani Tietz
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Commentary: Ideas and Man
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com If we were acquaintances and I told you that I grew up in Indiana, you might make a few assumptions. The first thing that you might assume is that I grew up in a rural area. That would be correct; a few of them, in fact. The second thing you might assume… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour Junior High Cheer places fifth at IESA State Competition
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour Junior High cheerleading squad placed fifth at the IESA state competition on Saturday. The 16-member squad began training for the 2019-20 season after tryouts last May. “For most of the summer, they go to camp and have practice, so that’s really where they learn just the basics of how to… Read more
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Mahomet Polar Plunge at Lake of the Woods on March 21
The Mahomet Polar Plunge and Donut Dash 5K will be held at Champaign County Forest Preserve’s Lake of the Woods on March 21, 2020. The Polar Plunge is an annual event to raise money for Special Olympics. Each year plungers raise at least $100 for the right to jump into the frigid waters at Lake… Read more
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Patricio’s Pizza a dream come true for owners
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Owning a restaurant like Patricio’s Pizza has always been a dream for Lazaro and Vanney Patricio. “It was something that was planning for a long, long time,” Lazaro said. “I found this small spot and I decided to rent and give it a shot.” Patricio’s Pizza opened at 703 Eastwood Plaza in… Read more
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Trent Nuxoll submits resignation to Mahomet-Seymour
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour Chief School Business Official Trent Nuxoll has submitted his resignation. According to an email Nuxoll sent to staff, his final day will be March 27, 2020. Nuxoll has accepted a position as a financial advisor at Edward Jones. By terms of Nuxoll’s three-year contract, which was established May 20, 2019, termination… Read more
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Illinois to require student to file FAFSA prior to graduation
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Illinois high school graduates in the class of 2021 and beyond will be required to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or an alternative state form created by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) as a part of their requirements to be eligible for their diploma. Governor… Read more
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New Illinois law will allow students to miss school to vote
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Beginning June 1, 2020, high school students of voting age will be allowed to be excused from school for two hours to vote in primary, general and special elections or any election in which propositions are submitted to a popular vote. Students can be excused to exercise their right to vote on… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour continues to look at updated movie policy
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour Education Association has shown concern with a movie policy that was brought to the Mahomet-Seymour Policy Committee on Aug. 12, 2019 by Director of Instruction Nicole Rummel. Rummel’s proposed change to Policy 6:210 read: “Teachers are encouraged to use age-appropriate supplemental material only when it will enhance, or otherwise illustrate,… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour teachers raise concerns about bathroom policy, Schultz explains
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Students’ access to the restroom during the school day was on the minds of many as the Mahomet-Seymour School Board gathered on Tuesday night. Policy 7:135, which stated, “All students will be permitted access to the restroom at least one time per hour throughout the school day. A passing period will not… Read more