Duh! I just figured it out. For the rest of us out there wanting to know how to do the featured article on the Analytic theme, just check the "Sticky at top of lists" box in the "Publishing options" section of the Create Story (or Page or other type of Create Content (Node) you have).
Sample block content: New Volvo S60 photographed without camouflage. What is the range of engines will receive the serial next-generation Volvo S60 is not reported.
Sample block content: Recently we acquired in our garage, four-wheel drive Cadillac CTS: a top-end configuration with a 307-horsepower gasoline V6 volume of 3.6 liters. That's how we decided to celebrate the first anniversary of the global financial crisis.
Sample block content: Two-liter Mazda3 Service SAP (Sports Appearance Package), which includes more massive than the conventional versions, the front body kit, black metallic grille, 17-inch wheels, fog lights a special form, the LEDs in the taillights and adaptive "biksenon .
Analytic theme is a fixed width theme. It can cause problems when viewing admin pages with big width. You can disable left and/or right columns for admin section of your website (Administer » Site building » Themes » click "Configure" link right to Analitic theme).
