News

BHS debate use tournament to prepare for districts

Zac Sweets, Student Life Editor

While the debate and forensics season draws to and the BHS Debate and Forensics took the opportunity to attend the Fort Osage tournament to prepare them for the District tournament. As... Read more »

March 9, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News

• BHS students show off their strength March 9, 2010
• Belton takes big wins in Platte County debate tournament March 5, 2010
• Two teams take gold in ProStart competition March 5, 2010

Opinion

Quarter extension pleases students

Brittney Hartman, Reporter

An extended third quarter is an all around advantage for students. The extended week added to the quarter will give teachers more time to teach their students the curriculum needed... Read more »

March 9, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Opinion

• Lunch at school is not the best March 5, 2010
• Lip dub is a hit among students March 2, 2010
• Students trapped in long-term relationships March 1, 2010

Student Life

Tips to getting great hair

Kathryn Waugh, Reporter

The modern society comes up with different ways to look good almost everyday. Here are a few tips to get great hair while keeping it soft and healthy even with an excess use of heat.  First... Read more »

March 5, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Student Life

• Thespians enjoy fun weekend March 3, 2010
• Career Day enlightens students with possible careers March 1, 2010
• Students do well in DECA Districts February 25, 2010

A&E

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 sets the bar for tactical shooters

Bobby Zuiss, Editor-in-Chief

With Battlefield: Bad Company 2, game developer DICE had some big shoes to fill, namely, Modern Warfare 2’s (MW2).  Like most first-person shooters, the game is divided into two... Read more »

March 9, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under A&E

• ‘Barefoot in the Park’ has potential for the Freshman play March 3, 2010
• Secrets unfold in ‘June Bug’ March 3, 2010
• ‘Dear John’ disappoints readers and watchers alike February 25, 2010

Sports

Lady Pirates win in miraculous fashion

James Flath, Sports Co-Editor

The lady Pirates had a very exciting and physical game against the tough rival from Fort Osage, but where able to pull out a very impressive 66-65 win. The girls had already played... Read more »

March 9, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Girls Basketball

• Baseball players work through preseason to prepare for first game March 5, 2010
• Girls come close in swimming conference February 23, 2010
• Belton hosts emotional senior night February 19, 2010