National Prayer Breakfast
by Megan Haymond Wednesday morning, February 4 at the 62nd National Prayer Breakfast, President Obama praised the freedom of religion and spoke out against countries such as China and North Korea. Obama stated that religious freedom is a pillar of security and success. This global push for peace was largely motivated by American missionaries held captive in foreign nations. Iran has held a Christian missionary captive … Continue reading National Prayer Breakfast
Peyton Manning Unexpectedly Disappoints
by Emily Engle In the 2013 football season alone, quarterback Peyton Manning broke two individual records and was given the fifth MVP award of his career. Playing with the Denver Broncos, he broke the team records for total number of points scored and number of players with at least 10 touchdowns each, as well as tied the record for number of games with more than … Continue reading Peyton Manning Unexpectedly Disappoints
A Snow Day’s Worst Nightmare: Blizzard Bags
by Emily Caruso It’s a trivial thing that both high school seniors and first graders alike share: the sensation of waking up early still in one’s PJs and waiting for the school’s name to come across the news indicating the beloved snow day. Traditionally a custom shared rarely throughout the district, snow days have been practiced far too often this school year resulting in a record total … Continue reading A Snow Day’s Worst Nightmare: Blizzard Bags
BHS Holds Wizard of Oz Auditions
By Emily Caruso and Adele Hardwick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs34GBNLju8 BHS holds spring musical auditions for this year’s production of The Wizard of Oz. Continue reading BHS Holds Wizard of Oz Auditions
Johnny Quinn: Olympic Bobsledder and Internet Celebrity
by Maria Gerbic Johnny Quinn, member of the U.S Bobsled Team and ex-football and track star, gained immediate media attention after he posted a picture on Twitter that quickly went viral. The picture he took was of a destroyed bathroom door. Quinn was trapped inside for several minutes and pounded on the bathroom walls, desperate to get the attention of his teammates. His panicked call … Continue reading Johnny Quinn: Olympic Bobsledder and Internet Celebrity
Number of “snow days” will change
by Linden Peterson Many students are currently confused regarding the number of calamity days, more commonly referred to as snow days, that we are permitted this year. In the past, we have only been allowed five snow days with two-hour delays not affecting the total. For this school year, however, the five snow days remain in effect. Next year is when the change will take … Continue reading Number of “snow days” will change
Did You Know? Interesting Official Sports
by Bridget Richard Writing on the sports beat for your local newspaper does not mean only discussing touchdowns and lay-ups. There are a plethora of other off-beat sports, as well. And especially with the debate of whether or not playing video games competitively is a sport or not, it’s important to remember what already is considered a sport. Never, fear– according to listofsports.com, cheerleading is counted … Continue reading Did You Know? Interesting Official Sports
Review: The Originals
by Dru Hunsaker While The Vampire Diaries still holds the title as the reigning show of The CW TV Network, its spin-off The Originals is holding its own in a brand new drama that exists in the same world as the original. The Originals follow Klaus Mikaelson, his sister Rebekah and his brother Elijah as they venture back into the heart of Klaus’ home town, New … Continue reading Review: The Originals
Thrilling News in Curling
by Bridget Richard Curling is the tragically forgotten Olympic sport. Amongst the heated hockey tournaments and ski jumps, the enticing and epic game of curling is usually shoved aside. This year, two teams of four are training and preparing for their biggest battle yet at the Sochi 2014 Olympics. Armed with the classic stone and broom, the two American teams are perfecting their strategy and … Continue reading Thrilling News in Curling
Opinion: It’s beginning to look a lot like…?
by Abbey Knupp It’s that time of year again. The time of year when snow coats the world, lights twinkle around the rims of houses, people shop like the world’s gone mad, the air constantly smells like cookies, and the entire world is filled with a sense of…wonder. When I was a child, the holidays were all that I looked forward to. Nothing was more … Continue reading Opinion: It’s beginning to look a lot like…?
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