Student athletes recieve college scholarships
Bobby Zuiss, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2010
For many, getting paid to play a sport they love is just a dream. However, each year several students from BHS are talented enough to attract the attention from colleges around the country. Four BHS students signed letters of intent Jan. 28 to attend various colleges with sport related scholarships. ... Read more »
Lying isn’t always a terrible thing
Rachael Martin, Reporter
January 28, 2010
Lying: everyone does it, whether they know it or not. At a young age, most students are told that honesty is the best policy, but, can lying be good, or is it always bad? I think that lying can be acceptable at some times, but not necessarily all the time. Lying, so as not to hurt someone’s feelings,... Read more »
New Apple technology disappoints many
Zack Becker, Opinion Editor
January 28, 2010
The latest gadget to be announced by computer giant, Apple was released Jan. 27. It is called the iPad, and it is, what many expected would be the next big invention in portable technology. Rumors of the iPad have been around for years and, so many people have speculated on what wonderful features it... Read more »
Beauty and the Beast retold in high school
Naomi Ellifrit, Reporter
January 28, 2010
“Crazy Beautiful” is a modern retelling of “Beauty and the Beast” by Lauren Baratz-Logsted, based on high school romance and the struggles individuals face: Death, cliques, bullies, isolation and hook hands. The viewpoint switches through out the story between two sophomores, Lucius Wolfe and... Read more »
The Book Of Eli entertains audience
James Flath, Sports Co-editor
January 28, 2010
With the new year comes new movies, and one of the most anticipated movies of the year, The Book of Eli, was released on January 15th. With Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman and Mila Kunis as the main characters, it was destined to be a good movie. The movie has a feel of 300 because of the way it... Read more »
School district focuses majority of spendings on athletics
Miranda Bruner, Reporter
January 23, 2010
It’s no secret that the school district spent a good chunk of money for the Belton Athletic Complex–about eight million dollars, to put a price tag on it. Although money was donated to the district to support the construction of the stadium and the community voted to have it built many years... Read more »
New decade is full of promising movies
Stian Lockert, Reporter
January 23, 2010
As we take the step into the new year, we leave behind a decade filled with movies – both instant classics and movies the critics didn’t like too well. Movies like the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Shrek” were all met by great... Read more »
Strong teams in NFL advance in playoffs
Trevor Yearout, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2010
After a long hard fought season, the playoffs have finally arrived in professional football. Last week, teams battled in the wild-card round for the right to play in this week’s divisional playoffs. Three of the four games quickly turned into blowout last weekend; the games essentially won by halftime.... Read more »
‘The Young Victoria’ packs surprisingly good plot
Chloe Jackson, Reporter
January 22, 2010
‘The Young Victoria’, the story of the early years of Queen Victoria’s rule, received raved reviews, and for good reason. The film was nominated for a Golden Globe, and received 7 other nominations, as well as three awards. Walking in to the theatre, many were not sure what to expect,... Read more »
Pep Band supports the basketball team
Naomi Ellifritt, Reporter
January 22, 2010
For sophomore and freshmen band members, this was their first year to experience Pep Band. The band was able to be a part of the girls basketball games on Friday, Jan 15 and Tuesday, Jan 19. They are also planning to make it for the home game on Friday, Feb 5. The band played a variety of pieces including... Read more »
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