Nerf Wars
March 26, 2010 • Cora Jaeger, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, Top Stories
Your adrenaline is pumping, your sweating hands fumble as you reload the foam darts as quickly as possible. You pump up the gun and then you launch yourself over the couch and rapid fire 20 darts at the other team. The satisfaction of fake war is unbelievable, yet you can only laugh when your friend... Read more »
Hallelujah Chorus
December 17, 2009
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Everyone’s heard it, everyone knows the tune, and many artists have covered the song as well. Hallelujah Chorus happens to be popular throughout many schools and congregations. “When I got here eight years ago, I was told it had become tradition for the choirs, the band and the orchestra to play... Read more »
Band spotlight
November 2, 2009
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by KIT SCHWARZ Hays High Guidon The super stylin’ band, the Kings of Convenience, have the sound of an angel flying through the clouds of the sky. Their sound includes indie and folk pop, using all types of instruments like violins and electronic sounds of the keyboard. They started in Norway as a... Read more »
Band Spotlight
September 30, 2009
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The Christian rock band, The Afters, have been grooving it up since the early 2000s. The band started as two friends just enjoying life and having fun by playing loud music at a local Starbucks giving kids the chance to smile and laugh. They played as entertainment for customers before they made the... Read more »
Band Spotlight – Minus The Bear
September 22, 2009
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With this unique band name comes a unique style as well. Indie, alternative-rock describes the sound these talented boys put together in their soul. They have the lyrics that give you dreams and make you have the funny feeling in the pit of your stomach while the goose bumps ride up your arm. There are... Read more »
Question of the Week: Kanye Interrupts?
September 22, 2009
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What is your reaction to Kanye West’s outburst towards Taylor Swift’s win at the 2009 VMA awards? On the other hand, what did you think of Beyonce stepping aside during her acceptance speech to let Taylor finish hers? Freshman, Preston Ryan: “I think that West’s “outburst”... Read more »
Beatlemania Strikes Again
September 16, 2009
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Even now, almost 50 years after they got together, the Beatles are still impacting the world through their unique, peace-loving music. The Beatles: Rock Band came out September 9, causing a stir among music and video game fans. This version of Rock Band is parallel to the others, but instead of a collage... Read more »
September Holidays and Observances
September 16, 2009
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The month of September is known for football games, Labor Day, and Patriot Day on the 11th. But did you know there are approximately 92 designated days of recognition, important birthdays, or holidays in September. The entire month includes many different observances, including Better Breakfast Month,... Read more »
Book Club Spotlight
August 28, 2009
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Food, engaging conversation and great literature: these are just a few examples of what goes on during Book Club. Most people know that there is a book club, yet many aren’t aware of what happens at an average meeting. “Sometimes we meet outside of the building at a local coffee shop,” Book Club... Read more »
Trendy To-Dos
August 28, 2009
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Criss-cross applesauce said the tailor to the customer. The ‘90s are comin’ back my friend. With aviators and flannel, the past year has brought back many of the old trends from the days of our conception. Anyone would know that the plaid has come back as number one on the top trendy ways with the... Read more »
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