Dressing for success
Robert Conroy, co-sports editor
March 2, 2011
Let’s be honest, people are judgmental. The phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” no longer applies. In order to appear more professional and make a good first impression, students need to dress well. When meeting someone new, you are either accepted or rejected in the first 10 seconds. The... Read more »
Shape-ups rock my socks
Robert Conroy, co-sports editor
March 2, 2011
Skechers Shape-ups are the best thing that has happened to Kim Kardashian and me. Recently, I tried a pair of Shape-ups, and they were the best thing since Nike Dri-FIT socks. They were a little hard to get used to at first due to their different shape, but after a few steps, it was like walking in a... Read more »
Referee Peters calls the shots
March 2, 2011
Basketball games require a good referee, especially when it comes to upper levels of play, such as high school. Officiating is sometimes a factor in how a game may play out, especially in a close game when every reach-in-foul and traveling call could alter the game’s outcome. For this reason, referees... Read more »
I prefer sweatpants
Maddy Ford
March 2, 2011
“Fashion show! Fashion show! Fashion show at lunch!” – Kelly Kapoor, The Office. Upon hearing such a brilliant statement/outright demand from the equally as brilliant Kelly Kapoor, I couldn’t help but think that many students seem to treat the hallways like runways and everyday as if it were,... Read more »
APP Attack
Cassie Kibens
March 2, 2011
Sports Fanatic: Yahoo! Sportacular Get up-to-date sports scores, game reminders and coverage from more than 10 sports. From the MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA, PGA and much more, this app covers all the most popular sports teams. Cost: FREE ESPN ScoreCenter Catch up on your favorite team’s news coverage or... Read more »
All bets off
Drew Morris, sports writer
March 2, 2011
In a few weeks, some students and teachers will fill out the once-a-year March Madness tournament brackets as a form of competition. Some might even bet money on particular teams in each round and who will win the tournament. This brings the question, however: how does KHS treat gambling? The handbook... Read more »
Feeling S.A.D. about the winter season?
March 2, 2011
Every year, starting in late September, Cheryl McClure, guidance secretary, must sit in front of a light each morning before she goes to work in the guidance office. McClure, like 4.9 percent of the U.S. population, has Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.). “When [a mood disorder] becomes an issue... Read more »
Photo Of The Day 3/1/11
March 1, 2011
Mr. Cannon’s 7th hour rehearses Feb. 25. 3 Read More →
The Secret Ingredient is…Popcorn
Bess Wilhelms
March 1, 2011
It was a normal Tuesday at lunch, except for one thing–Mandy Obermeier’s students pushed their popcorn on unsuspecting students during the Top Chef final challenge. “The students have been working to learn about different herbs and spices,” Obermeier said. Rachel Pope, senior, was selling... Read more »
Storm sweeps through St. Louis
Cassie Kibens
February 28, 2011
Strong winds, hail and rain-wrapped tornadoes ripped through Missouri and parts of Illinois late Sunday evening. A tornado was spotted in St. Albans, MO, and the storm caused damage to homes and streets across the storm’s path. As of 10:30 a.m. Ameren reported that more than 40,000 customers are... Read more »
