Pirates football program continues to struggle
Trevor Yearout, Sports Co-Editor
November 27, 2010
The Belton Pirates had high hopes for the 2010 football season. Unfortunately, they finished the season with 1 win and 9 losses, one of their worst seasons in recent history. There were several reasons for the disappointing season: the Pirates had lots of injuries, a new quarterback, turnovers, and playing... Read more »
Quidditch Club forms at Belton
Clayton Smith, Reporter
November 23, 2010
Throughout the Harry Potter series, the students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry take part in a magical sport called Quidditch. In this game, people fly around on broomsticks trying to hit each other with bludgers, throw the quaffle through hoops to score points, and catch the flying golden... Read more »
Keeton released as head coach
Zac Sweets, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2010
Members of the Belton Pirates football squad have reported that Head Coach Kevin Keeton has been relieved of his coaching position which they heard about Friday at a team meeting after school. Official word from administrators, however, has yet to be released. Players said that Keeton informed them... Read more »
Potter 7.1 shames all others
Elizabeth Hughey, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2010
As eager fans waited hours in line for the midnight premiere of the latest Harry Potter installment, many were expecting the movie to be the perfect cherry on top. Little did they know they were going to not only get a cherry, but chocolate sprinkles, almonds, chocolate syrup, and much, much more. This... Read more »
Many talents show at Coffeehouse cabaret
Naomi Ellifritt, Photo Editor
November 19, 2010
Many students showed up to this year’s Coffeehouse Cabaret to watch as their classmates showed multiple talents on stage. Teachers and parents also joined the audience as the lights were dimmed and the show began. Seniors Suzy Replogle and Colby Brock were the hosts of this years event. Getting on... Read more »
The difficulties of change
Zac Sweets, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2010
We are known as creatures of habit in just about everything we do. Some people might call it their “routine” and others may call it a “rut”, but it all goes back to the fact that we create and follow habits whether or not that is good or bad. In high school, students often times get stuck in... Read more »
“Greatest Hits…So Far” is a success
Kathryn Waugh
November 19, 2010
Pink’s new CD “Greatest Hits…So Far!!!” came out Nov. 16. This CD is a collection of her hit songs since the beginning of her career. It consists of 15 hit songs and one new single called Raise Your Glass which was co-written by Pink herself and produced by Max Martin. The CD includes... Read more »
Shale fracking solves problems, and makes new ones
Miranda Bruner, Opinion Editor
November 19, 2010
Over the course of the year, scientists have studied alternate forms of gasoline that are more efficient, as well as cheaper than what is used today. Some of the solutions include electric cars, ethanol gas and the use of shale gas. Shale fracking is the process of extracting oil and natural gases from... Read more »
Downfall of ‘The Fallen’ series
Caitlyn Nickerson, Reporter
November 17, 2010
The second book of “The Fallen” series, “Torment” came out on Sep. 28 and brought confusion to some readers. The main character, Luce, ended up at a new school, called Shoreline, for her protection, while the good angles united with the bad angels to protect her. This was confusing... Read more »
‘The Walking Dead’ premieres
Eric Eastland, Reporter
November 17, 2010
A new Television series called “The Walking Dead” premiered this Halloween on the AMC channel. The show runs on every Sunday night at 9pm. “The Walking Dead” tells the story of a sheriff’s deputy, Rick Grimes, going through the times of a zombie apocalypse. The story takes place in a small... Read more »
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