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State Debate

Dustin Mulkey, Staff Reporter · January 27, 2012

State debate took place Jan. 13-14 at Olathe Northwest High School and Hays High sent four students to participate. Juniors Ryan Unruh, Courtney Hess, Heaven Vrana and senior Sam Drabkin went to state debate. They went in teams. Hess was with Unruh, and Drabkin was with Vrana. There were 58 teams in the 5A division. “We were in the top two-thirds out of 58 teams,” debate coach Zach Butte said. The teams won two out of their six debates according to Drabkin. Success of a... 

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Indian Call to be Sadie Hawkins dance

Laurissa Marcotte, Staff Reporter · January 25, 2012

Girls, beware: The guys aren’t going to be the ones doing the asking and paying for this year’s Indian Call dance. The tables have turned; now it’s your turn to muster up and invite someone to the dance. STUCO decided... 

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Spring Play off to great start

Anna Shippy, Online Editor · January 25, 2012

With students finally getting into the routine of spring semester, many are excited for the array of extracurricular activities that go along with the spring atmosphere. One of those is the annual Spring Play. This year students will act out “Virgil’s Family Reunion” and “Town Council.” “We decided to do both that way more students could be involved,” director Bill Gasper said. “Also, it will lengthen the time of the production to about two hours.” The cast... 

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Junior Parker Goldsberry wrestles at a junior varsity wrestling meet against Russell.

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Early dissmissal Friday due to Bob Kuhn Prairie Classic

Kylee Filley, Staff Reporter · January 17, 2012

In honor of former wrestling coach Bob Kuhn, the Bob Kuhn Prairie Classic will be taking place Jan. 20 and 21 at the high school. School will be dismissed at 2:30 Friday afternoon so the parking lot will be cleared for the... 

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Shrine Bowl roster released

Anna Shippy, Online Editor · January 17, 2012

The Kansas Shrine Bowl roster was recently released, with two nominations from Hays High. Senior Zach Binder will play for the West and Head football coach Ryan Cornelsen will be an assistant coach. Athletic Director Clint Albers further explained the Shrine Bowl. “The Shrine Bowl is a game held in July that is sponsored by the Kansas Shriners,” Albers said. “It is an All Star game that features two teams—the East and the West.” Before the big game takes place, players... 

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News

Inauguration trip 2013

Olivia Zody, Staff Reporter · January 27, 2012

In 2013, students have an opportunity to go to Washington D.C. for the Inauguration day festivities and learn about the democratic processes surrounding it. “This trip isn’t... [Read more]

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Are manicures and pedicures worth it?

Katie Krug, Staff Reporter · January 12, 2012

One of the most favored past times of teenage girls is going to the salon. There’s nothing like the feeling of a fresh manicure or pedicure. And for that pasty skin? Just go... [Read more]

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Opinion

Old enough to enlist? How about a few beers too?

October 20, 2011

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear 18 year-old, happy birthday to you. Turning 18 is a big deal in this country. It’s a year when one officially becomes, and starts to... [Read more]

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Sports

Indians place last at TOC

Kellen Griffin, Sports Editor · January 25, 2012

The boys basketball team struggled at the Dodge City Tournament of Champions as the team finished last going 0-3. Dodge City was the first opponent it played with a final score... [Read more]

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Spring play auditions around the corner

Laurissa Marcotte, Staff Reporter · January 12, 2012

Drama students are buzzing and newspaper teacher Bill Gasper is already nailing boards over his windows to hide from angsty teens with a grudge. This can only mean one thing: Spring... [Read more]

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Movie and Book Reviews

City of Bones Book Review

Rachel Moravek, Staff Reporter · January 27, 2012

In the beginning of “City of Bones”—the first of Cassandra Clare’s four books in “The Mortal Instruments” series, main protagonist Clary Fray finds herself fascinated... [Read more]

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