Trashcan Band Performs
April 12, 2011 • Katie Krug, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
When people say band, the first things that come to mind are usually guitars, drum or basses. But trashcans? That isn’t the typical band but in 2007 students banded together to create the Hays High Trashcan Band. It’s comprised of buckets of all sizes, drumsticks, metal trashcans, lids and a lot... Read more »
Mac, PC: computer debate continues
March 25, 2011 • Alicia Johnson, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
Warning: while typing away on the most important research paper of the year the night before it’s due, your computer may spontaneously combust and you will lose all of your hard work, research, and A+. Unfortunately, it is often too late to backup information once you realize that the black screen... Read more »
Students share answers regarding cheating
March 22, 2011 • Erica Staab, A&E Editor
Filed under Feature
Running into the building late, sweat drips down a furrowed brow. A blank worksheet is clutched in a fisted hand. Eyes search the halls for a familiar face. By the lockers you see your best cheating friend. Frantically, an exchange takes place and relief is felt. The worksheet is complete and a zero... Read more »
Cheating students perplex, dishearten teachers
March 22, 2011 • Jackie Balzer, Online Editor
Filed under Feature
Walking between each row, the teacher’s eyes wander over each student as they try to guarantee that everyone’s eyes stay on their own paper. However, two eyes versus 30 eyes can definitely make this a difficult task. Recently in staff meetings, the subject of cheating came up and according to a survey... Read more »
Junior Rylie Scott writes novel
March 16, 2011 • Delphine Burns, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
You type the last sentence of your English essay. You’ve been editing and revising it for eternities, it seems. Writing isn’t really your favorite, so it’s nice to be finished. While many students struggle to complete a three page persuasive essay for an English class, junior Rylie Scott has written... Read more »
Students go on Mission trip during spring break
March 10, 2011 • Katie Krug, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
While many students jet off on vacations or simply sleep in, some are spending their spring break doing good work for people in need. Students from CrossCurrent youth group of Celebration Community Church are going to inner city Denver Colo. to help churches and spend time with under privileged children. “I... Read more »
Students feel pain from excessive texting
February 16, 2011 • Katie Krug, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
The fingers are flying and buttons are clicking. The screen suddenly lights up with the much anticipated “New Message.” With another round of flying fingers and clicking buttons, another message is returned. A Pew Research Center and the University of Michigan study says nearly one out of every three... Read more »
Senior Ashley Moore aspires to set cookie-selling record
February 2, 2011 • Delphine Burns, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
It’s that time of year again. Millions of girls go door to door carrying large order forms displaying pictures of delicious cookies just waiting to be sold. Girl Scout cookie sales have officially commenced internationally. We all love the scrumptious taste of one of America’s favorite traditions,... Read more »
Need for speed?
January 31, 2011 • Anna Shippy, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
You’re running late again. Your alarm didn’t go off, you overslept, and now you’re frantically speeding down the road trying to make it to school on time. You push the accelerator just a little more, thinking you won’t see a cop when bam—a white car with flashing blue and red lights is suddenly... Read more »
Caffeine withdrawal upsets students
January 27, 2011 • Bonnie McRae, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
The clock seems to move at an alarmingly slow pace and sweat drips off your brow as you wait for the big hand to reach the 10. Is it possible to have terrible caffeine withdrawal? Finally, the hand meets the number and you toss an excuse behind your back as you race out your classroom door. You shove... Read more »
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