Campus changes promote equality
May 17, 2010 • written by Claire Salzman
Filed under News
When Sarah Schwegel, junior, goes to school, her biggest concern is not whether her favorite smoothie flavor will be left in the cafeteria. She is more worried about the masses of students in her way, and how she will manage to weave through them in time for class. Schwegel has Spinal Muscular Atrophy... Read more »
Caught by the curfew
April 28, 2010 • written by Jared Kurth
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Friday night. Students roll down the car window and feel the wind biting the hairs on their arms. Music blasts. It is 1 a.m., and it is a miniature party inside the car. The fun keeps getting better as the time gets later. All of a sudden, blue and white lights reflect off of the rear-view mirror, and... Read more »
As temperatures rise dress code opinions heat up
April 28, 2010 • written by Anna Edwards
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Recently, students and administrators at KHS have been clashing on the topic of dress code. Mike Gavin, freshman principal, said the main problem is girls dressing provocatively. “No butts, bellies, bra straps and boobies,” Gavin said. “The most frequent issues are girls with short shorts and boys... Read more »
Support the fight against malaria
April 22, 2010 • written by Emily Goyda
Filed under National/World, News
People around the world will unite against a global killer to participate in the third World Malaria Day April 25. Malaria, a disease carried by mosquitoes, causes chills, fever and other flu-like symptoms, but often if left untreated leads to death. According to the CDC, over 350 million people are... Read more »
Budget cuts save thousands
April 22, 2010 • written by Myles Artis
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During these tough economic times, the nation has watched the negative impact of the economy take away the job opportunities of many Americans. Many top corporations in the automotive and banking industries are experiencing the power of the weakening economy. Now, local schools are feeling the effects... Read more »
A long journey toward unity
April 21, 2010 • written by Emily Goyda
Filed under Featured, News
Robyn Jordan, junior, reviews her notes to prepare for the upcoming AP U.S. History test. At the beginning of the year, Jordan was the only African-American student in the class. “It’s intimidating,” Jordan said. She said it was less intimidating when a second African-American student, Monica Gibbs,... Read more »
Teacher travels to conference in Kuwait
April 21, 2010 • written by Drew Morris
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After visiting London and sight-seeing for the first part of spring break, Bob Becker prepared for his flight to the Middle East. He headed for Kuwait, a country the size of Rhode Island for much more than a tour. “I thought it was an invitation of some sort,” Becker, chemistry teacher, said. “But... Read more »
Electronics Recycling Event comes to KHS
April 12, 2010 • written by Mackenzie Becker
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What can you do with that dilapidated television, microwave or toaster? Putting them out on the curb isn’t the only choice. Instead, recycle them. For the second consecutive year, KHS will host an Electronics Recycling Event held by Integration Controls, a company that sells, installs and programs... Read more »
Tragedy strikes Poland
April 10, 2010
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Huddled together with tears streaming from their eyes, thousands of Poles gathered in Warsaw April 10, 2010, mourning one of the greatest tragedies to strike Poland in 70 years. Polish President Lech Kaczynski was aboard a Russian airliner carrying dozens of Poland’s top military and political officials... Read more »
Earthquake rattles Mexico and Southern California
April 4, 2010
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UPDATE–The Los Angeles Times has reported that over 500 afterschocks have occured since the Earthquake April 4, 2010. High rise buildings, from San Diego to Los Angeles, CA, shook at 5:40 p.m. CST April 4, 2010. The shaking was brought on by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake which struck Baja California,... Read more »
