Kansas student is killed on Costa Rica tour
Miranda Bruner, Opinion Editor
June 3, 2011
Every year, Journalism Teacher Jim Carter takes students on an EF Educational Tour to different destinations. For the Spring Break trip of 2012, the students will be traveling to Costa Rica. This is the same country that Senior Justin Johnston of McLouth, Kansas was attending with his Spanish class... Read more »
Things to do in Belton
Caitlyn Nickerson, Reporter
June 3, 2011
Many students complain constantly about the lack of things to do in Belton, while others think that there are plenty of things to do in Belton. For athletic students, there is a community center where people can go work out and/or spend time with friends. They can also spend their time by joining a school... Read more »
‘Iron Queen’ makes a comeback for the series
Naomi Ellifritt, Photo Editor
June 3, 2011
The lovable characters have continued to develop in the third book of the Iron Fey sequel, “Iron Queen.” I was expecting this to be the final book of the series but it left me hanging in the end and ready for the fourth book, “Iron Knight”. Julie Kagawa has allowed events and characters to continue... Read more »
Miami turns up the heat in game one
Zack Johnson, Sports Editor
June 3, 2011
The NBA Finals started Tuesday night with the Miami Heat, perhaps the most hated team in the NBA, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 92-84. The 2011 Finals was a rematch of the 2006 Finals where the Heat rallied after being down two games to none to win the championship; this time, the Heat have won the... Read more »
Function follows form
Brian Zuiss, Reporter
June 1, 2011
To become a good runner, there are many important things that one must follow. One thing that most runners tend to neglect is the quality of their core and their form. A good core body strength is key to running because it helps runners keep good form for more intense or long runs. A good core is also... Read more »
Children aren’t dogs; They shouldn’t be on leashes
Clayton Smith, Reporter
June 1, 2011
Do you want to know what I hate? Parents who leash their children. Not only has it made them look like complete idiots that are incapable of adequate parenting; it has made their kid look like a crazy, rabid beast that might be sticky if you touch them. I can remember back when I was a small... Read more »
The Tea Party plans for 2012 elections
Kathryn Waugh, Student Life Editor
June 1, 2011
Many political parties have been getting ready for the upcoming 2012 elections. The Tea Party has been around for a while, but have just recently come into public attention. They are strict Republicans and they run on the values of America’s forefathers. The Tea Party wants limited government, which... Read more »
Tanning brings risk of skin related problems
Clayton Smith, Reporter
June 1, 2011
During the prom, graduation, and summer season, many Belton students have begun the journey of gaining a sun kissed glow before the winter clothes are packed away. However, few realize the degree of danger put on their health for the sake of a darker skin tone. While the term “skin cancer” may be... Read more »
Unhealthy relationships leave students unhappy
Clayton Smith, Reporter
June 1, 2011
Everyone has that person that gets on their nerves, pushes their buttons, or downright irritates them. However, as civil human beings, most people can deal with those annoying souls with an attitude of grace and understanding. Dealing with people like that is a part of life, while there are some people... Read more »
Drum Majors lead in Belton
Clayton Smith, Reporter
June 1, 2011
Everyone has been to the different school sports games and seen those weird band kids with the capes that stand in front and flail their arms around wildly and wondered who they are and what the heck they are doing. Well, those are the bands drum majors, and despite their appearance, they’re not just... Read more »
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