Crysis 2 comes out as a bold sequel
Brian Zuiss, Reporter
April 28, 2011
Crysis 2 hit the shelves on Mar. 22 for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and the PC. The original Crysis for the PC left everyone breathless with its astounding graphics, while this one does the same and breathes even more life into the game with the more interactive multi-player. The last game was featured... Read more »
Distractions causing drivers to look away
Trevor Yearout, Co-Sports Editor
April 27, 2011
Teenagers and inexperienced drivers continue to do every day things as they drive their car (texting, smoking, talking on the phone, listening to their iPod, even eating and putting make-up on) and it can cause fatal car accidents and/or death. Many believe that they are invincible or it will never happen... Read more »
Wild for African Cats
Chloe Jackson, A&E Editor
April 27, 2011
African Cats, a Disney nature movie, is the third of its kind to be released on Earth Day. The previous films, Earth and Oceans, took a tour of the world’s natural wonders on land and sea. African Cats took an intimate look into the lives of lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other animals in the Savanna. With... Read more »
Students participate in Day of Silence
Chloe Jackson, A&E Editor
April 27, 2011
Once a year, tens of students at Belton High and thousands around the country pledge to participate in the Day of Silence, sponsored by GLSEN (Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network). The day, which occurred Apr. 15 this year, is a student led event that is meant to bring attention to gays, lesbians,... Read more »
Battle of the sexes: “wreckless” driving
Miranda Bruner, Opinion Editor
April 27, 2011
Typically, women are considered worse drivers than men, but insurance says otherwise. Although insurance rates definitely differ based on gender, there will never be any “real proof” that women are better drivers, as compared to safer drivers. Men, however, are more reckless and are thus more likely... Read more »
Pokemon White brings back old memories
Brian Zuiss, Reporter
April 27, 2011
The long awaited Pokemon White came out for the Nintendo DS in March and has become the fastest game to reach five million sold copies. Pokemon White brings the series back to its roots in this all-new role-playing game. The very start of the game is like every other; you select your starter and then... Read more »
Auto tuning has reached Britney Spears
Naomi Ellifritt, Photo Editor
April 27, 2011
Already being overplayed on the radio, “Till the World Ends” and “Hold it Against Me” are only a couple of the songs from the new CD from artist Britney Spears. Although catchy and not completely tasteless, this new CD, “Femme Fatale”, has failed to bring Britney back into fame in my eyes... Read more »
I’m telling the truth…NOT
Emily Evans, Reporter
April 27, 2011
Personally, liars go hand in hand with some of the worst of the worst. During high school, it seems like the inner liar comes out the most in everybody. But honestly, lying about those things just starts more drama, so why do it? People lie for a number of reasons. They lie because they want to stay... Read more »
Congress deals with debt
Andrea Sessions, News Editor
April 21, 2011
After facing a fast approaching deadline, Congress finally came to a decision at the 11th hour Apr. 8. The government just barely managed to avert a shutdown due to their agreement to pass a compromise budget bill for the rest of 2011. Originally the proposed deal was to cut $61 billion from the government’s... Read more »
Pirates mediocre results in tournament
Caitlyn Nickerson, Reporter
April 19, 2011
The Belton High School baseball team traveled to Legacy Park in Lees Summit for a baseball tournament on Apr. 18 and returned every day that week until Fri., Apr. 22. The team played a total of six games during the week and they came out of the tournament with a win loss record of 4-2. There were a total... Read more »
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