by LEXI COPELAND

The paintings of Hays High junior, Jennifer David, were recently showcased at the Dec. 7Art Walk, at Coffee Rules 1011 Elm St.

Jennifer’s art is influenced by musical beats, vibes, seasons, and colors. Her work inspires and provokes profound emotions and ideas. Though she is a young and inexpert artist, this is her second show this year, and her future plans involve a display at the Hays Public Library in May. David has more than proved that her aesthetic is well received in the community and viewers of the show were very impressed with her presentation.

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by Michal Bernasconi

The whole world’s a stage, and everybody’s looking for a laugh—why shouldn’t they? Studies show that laughter induces endorphin production in the human body. So truly, laughing just feels good. What, then, do Hays High kids laugh at?

“Jim Varney is the funniest actor,” senior John Cook said. For those who don’t know who Jim Varney is, he is the actor who played in the Earnest films.

Junior Adam Rack said the funniest actor is “Dave Foley. He’s Canadian,”…naturally. But the most comical person at Hays High would be “A mix between Clayton Gabel and Mona Korbe. They make me laugh in different ways, so it’s hard to choose.”

From another perspective, “People would skewer me for this, but I’d say Alex Schaeffer [is the funniest person at Hays High],” Cook told.

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