Calling Games Early: Interrupting School Fun
October 7, 2010 • Kara David, Features Editor
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Weather interrupting the BV West vs. Aquinas game? Check. Weather interrupting the BV West vs. BV High game? Check. Weather interrupting senior night? Check. Thunderstorms and lightning disrupting football games and traditions this year is a trend. Calling games at a reasonable time remains the issue. At... Read more »
Senate: Opinions Differ
October 7, 2010 • Owen MacDonald, Reporter
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Since March 4, 1789, the United States Senate has been one of the main legislative forces to the United States along with the House of Representatives. The system, which was established to give all states the same amount of representation, is an outdated concept that no longer gets anything accomplished. ... Read more »
Lifeline 5: Humanitarian Aid
October 7, 2010 • Leena Younes, Reporter
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The Viva Palestina humanitarian aid flotilla convoy is a global lifeline to the besieged Palestinian people living in Gaza. They made headlines around the world in an earlier attempt to break the siege when Israeli forces raided and seized the Gaza-bound ships in international waters of the Mediterranean... Read more »
NAHS Finds New Focus
October 8, 2010 • Stella Liang, Section Editor
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Traditionally, National Art Honor Society (NAHS) has been helping the community by recycling, conducting art supply drives, and participating in Relay for Life; this year they started doing something new. NAHS decided to get involved and start a relationship with some of the special education students. “We... Read more »
West Spirit
October 21, 2010
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Laughing Is Contagious, But Sometimes Too Much
October 29, 2010 • Kara David, Section Editor
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It is a natural reaction to a humorous sitcom, comedic line, or sarcastic remark. It is a stress-reliever and a problem solver. It is a way to avoid embarrassment. It is laughing and it can become very, very annoying. I’m the first person to admit that laughing is one of the best God-given talents... Read more »
“Hollywood Arms” Set To Show
October 29, 2010 • Scott Mullen, Section Editor
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On the nights of Thursday, Nov. 11 – Saturday, Nov. 13 the BV West Theater Department will show its Fall Play, “Hollywood Arms,” on the Main Stage. The performance is at 7 p.m., and costs $7 per person. Set in Hollywood in 1941 and 1951, the play is about three generations of poverty stricken... Read more »
Mill Valley Cheer Competition
October 29, 2010 • Scott Mullen, Section Editor
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The BV West cheerleading squad will take a routine to competition at Mill Valley High School between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. This will be the second time that the squad has attended this competition. All three teams, varsity, junior varsity, and freshman, will compete together, combining... Read more »
BV West Soccer Crew
October 29, 2010
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The boy’s soccer team kicked off the 2010 season with a championship win in the Fat Cat tournament in which they are hoping to end their season carrying home the Kansas 6A State Championship trophy. In 2009 the team finished with a 13-6 record and a loss in the State quarter final to Lawrence Free... Read more »
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