Indians fail to destroy the Demons
October 14, 2010 • Jordan Dietze, Staff Reporter
Filed under Sports
Friday night was possibly one of the most disappointing losses, especially since it was Homecoming night. Senior running back Casey Sedbrook led the team in rushing with 75 yards on 19 carries. Senior fullback Josh Balman ran 54 yards on 14 carries and junior backup fullback Mark Mathis gathered... Read more »
Stuco conference
October 14, 2010
Filed under News
At 12th Street Auditorium, on Tuesday, Sept. 28 StuCo met with over 10 other schools and talked about what it means to be a leader. There were also two guest speakers, including Jill Esplin. Esplin traveled from Orange County and visited two other Kansas schools just this week. After listening to Esplin... Read more »
Homecoming king and queen announced
October 15, 2010 • Jackie Balzer, Online Editor
Filed under News, Top Stories
Caden Junk and Taylor Stewart were named Homecoming king and queen during the halftime of the Dodge City game last Friday night. “My first reaction when I won queen was total shock,” Stewart said. “I was very honored and taken back.” Junk’s first reaction was very happy when announced that... Read more »
Temperature decline affects students
October 18, 2010 • Bonnie McRae, Staff Reporter
Filed under News, Top Stories
The weather has gradually been changing in the past two weeks and has had ups and downs of different temperatures. This next week is supposed to hold nearly 20 degree differences, which, for October in Kansas, isn’t odd. “I like it better when it’s warmer because now I can’t go outside as much... Read more »
Could letter writing be the next lost art?
October 18, 2010 • Erica Staab, A&E Editor
Filed under Opinion
One of my favorite feelings is reaching into the mailbox and pulling out an envelope with my name on it. Receiving letters has always brought me a certain joy. From the time I was about seven, my grandma urged me to write letters to my second cousin Anna. She was the same age as me, which, in my grandma’s... Read more »
Blue skies going green?
October 18, 2010 • Erica Staab, A&E Editor
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
In Kansas, there isn’t a whole lot we can say we have. With no oceans or mountains around, our landscape is flat, but when it comes to natural resources, wind is something we have in abundance. Yet, this resource has become a source for something other than energy in Ellis County. Controversy has been... Read more »
Teenage Mother: ‘Be smart. Use your head.’
October 18, 2010 • Kylee Filley, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
It seems all the talk lately is “Did you watch ‘Teen Mom’ last night?” or “Do you like the new girl on‘16 and Pregnant’?” With all the sensationalism over teen pregnancy, why do people keep asking how more and more teens are getting pregnant? Looking at the little outfits or shoes they... Read more »
Weird sports rules cause clothing controversy
October 18, 2010 • Kylee Filley, Staff Reporter
Filed under Sports
When looking at all the rules a sport may have, someone may find something just a bit odd. According to the rules and regulations of all sports, no metal is allowed on the athlete, but what about the metal spikes worn in cross country or the pins worn with numbers for track? Those are allowed, but... Read more »
Text language seeps into some English papers
October 18, 2010 • Anna Shippy, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
It’s something almost all teenagers do, and it’s starting to affect their high school careers. In the world of texting, nobody actually spells out full words—that’s just the way it is. And now students and teachers everywhere are starting to notice writing and grammar mistakes made as a result... Read more »
How old is too old for candy?
October 18, 2010 • Anna Shippy, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
It’s almost that time of year again. The weather is cooling off, there’s a smiling jack-o-lantern on every front porch in town, and kids are deciding who or what to dress up as this year for Halloween. Among all of the chatter, you realize you haven’t even decided what you want to be yet, and... Read more »
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