DECA wins business plan contest
November 17, 2010 • Jackie Balzer, Online Editor
Filed under News
The Marketing II class won a business plan contest that will allow it to run an Orscheln’s store for a day. “On Nov. 30, the students will go and run the store for part of the day,” DECA sponsor Shaina Prough said. Last year, the students wrote a business plan that outlined what an Orscheln’s... Read more »
Harry Potter Seven, Part One released
November 19, 2010 • Erica Staab, A&E Editor
Filed under A&E, Top Stories
The sidewalk outside the movie theater is lined with excited people. Many wearing black cloaks, wizard hats, stripped ties and of course, sporting lighting shaped scares across their foreheads. Listening closely a wild chatter is moving through the crowd, whispers and shouts of spells and laughter ring... Read more »
Suiting up for swimming
November 19, 2010 • Kylee Filley, Staff Reporter
Filed under Sports
Boys’ swimming has started up with plenty of splashing as of 21 boys are suiting up this season. The three seniors are Ben Glassman, Max Haverfield and Timothy Kohtz. “I’m just in it to get in better shape, and so far it’s doing a toll on my body,” Glassman said. Juniors Nathan Adams, Torrey... Read more »
Public library attracts teens through several activities
November 19, 2010 • Katie Krug, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
Many people wouldn’t expect a dance party in a library, but at the Hays Public Library Young Adult Department, it’s only one of many things librarians do to draw teens in. They hold themed days and provide crafts and snacks, but of course, they also draw teens in with books. Rows and rows of young... Read more »
Feeding the Addiction
November 19, 2010 • Lexi Pfannenstiel, staff reporter
Filed under Feature
It’s hard to believe that someone from land locked Kansas would dare to venture out into this world of many possibilities. However, for senior Joseph Borra, this has been his plan for as long as he can remember. “I’ve always wanted to go north,” Borra said. “Therefore, this is a great opportunity.” “Not... Read more »
Facebook helps teens, families stay connected
November 19, 2010 • Katie Krug, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
Click. The friend request box is blinking with a new request. Upon clicking the viewing page, the teen views the profile, asking “Who in the world is this?” After a second, realization hits. It’s an old friend. With many people moving around, it’s hard to stay connected. With the invention of... Read more »
Indian wrestlers look forward to new assistant coach
November 19, 2010 • Kylee Filley, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature, Sports
His adrenaline is pumping; his body begins to jump up and down and sweat drips down his red face. The heat in the room becomes well-known. The thing is, he isn’t even the one wrestling. Tommy Edgmond, who was a three-time state champion from Goddard and a National runner up at FHSU, will now be... Read more »
Time spent worried about appearances could be time wasted
November 19, 2010 • Lexi Pfannenstiel, Staff Reporter
Filed under Uncategorized
Wearing the same jeans two days in a row may seem like a big deal, but in reality, most of us are guilty of this. Are jeans less noticeable than an over worn t-shirt? Or do people just not say anything, because they have committed the same crime? “I’ve noticed this one person wearing the same shirt... Read more »
Cross country wrap up
November 19, 2010 • Kylee Filley, Staff Reporter
Filed under Sports
Running about every weekend, varsity boys and girls kept busy. At Salina, varsity boys placed second and girls placed fourth. While at Salina, varsity girls had two injured runners and freshman Reagan Kaiser stepped in to run varsity. Out of the five races that day, the runners had three people win... Read more »
Procrastination common among youth
November 19, 2010 • Erica Staab, A&E Editor
Filed under Opinion
Why do something today, that can be put off until tomorrow? Procrastination is a trait most teenagers have in common, and it’s one of those things that is widely accepted as something kids just do. I don’t know how many times I’ve asked a friend what they are doing and they reply with “Oh, just... Read more »
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