This story is one that is highly coveted in Michigan as it got the school on to the national spotlight. The lead is one that's gives a brief background of what should be expected later on in the story and the information that will be provided with it. It brings up the topic of the Fab Five towards the end of the lead, but the lead isn't the first few sentences, it's a little later on. It captures the readers attention by drawing them into the story then hits them with what they need to know.