Review: ‘Tangled’ another strong Disney flick

Jaida Anderlik, Staff writer
November 30, 2010

Get caught in the riveting plot of Disney’s Tangled. The movie is loosely based the tale of Rapunzel. The original story is of a poor peasant couple who wanted out-of-season lettuce that could only be found in a wicked witch’s garden. The witch takes the couple’s first born in exchange for not... Read more »

Review: My Chemical Romance CD features techno sound

Courtney Woodworth, Circulation manager
November 28, 2010

Following the huge success of The Black Parade, My Chemical Romance released their fourth full-length album on Nov. 22, 2010 entitled Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. The album name sets it up to be an epic CD, and it truly is. Danger Days is a concept album set in post apocalyptic... Read more »

Football team wins 5A state over Bishop Carroll, 35-14

Clay Cosby, Staff writer
November 28, 2010

BV captured its fifth state championship with a 35 – 14 victory over Bishop Carroll on Saturday. “It feels great,” senior Hayden Murray said. “Nine months ago we set our goal as state champs and we accomplished our goal.” Quarterback, junior Kyle Zimmerman passed for three touchdowns including... Read more »

Road to State

November 23, 2010

Click here for photos following the football team on their road to state.

Banning of American flag on school property should not be tolerated

Emily Brown, Copy editor
November 23, 2010

I’m proud to be an American. I know, scandalous. I try not to take my freedom for granted and I respect the men who serve our country. It doesn’t matter if I support the current administration or not. It doesn’t matter if I am a Republican or Democrat. America stands for something greater than... Read more »

Photo club to sell designed cards for fundraiser

Odi Opole, Staff writer
November 23, 2010

Photo Club members will sell greeting cards featuring their photos to raise money for more club activities. The cost and date of sale for the cards. “They’ll be used to fund other, more fun stuff which we haven’t started yet,” club sponsor Michael Johnston said. Photo Club President Senior Harjot... Read more »

Football team advances to state championship with win over Gardner Edgerton

Clay Cosby, staff writer
November 20, 2010

BV defeated previously unbeaten Gardner Edgerton 45 – 42 Friday night in the sub-state game and advanced to the state championship for the first time since 2006. Senior Jacob McDermott had five touchdown receptions from quarterback junior Kyle Zimmerman who totalled six touchdown passes on the... Read more »

Relay for Life breakfast fundraiser scheduled

Caitlin Holland, Editor-in-chief
November 19, 2010

The Relay for Life committee will host a pancake breakfast at Applebee’s on 151st Street Saturday, Dec. 11 from 8 – 10 a.m. All proceeds will go to the Relay for Life earnings for the year. One all-you-can-eat breakfast will be $6. Senior Ryan Jaspal, Relay for Life committee chair, said all... Read more »

Fantasy football: update 1

Stephen Karst, staff writer
November 19, 2010

Chiefs’ fans, I have a confession. In the deepest, darkest part of my heart, I was hoping that the Oakland Raiders kicker, Sebastian Janikoski would make that 35-yard field goal to send the game into overtime two weeks ago. However, I hate the Raiders. Where does this inner turmoil come from? Fantasy... Read more »

Band members honored in selection to All-District

Chris Roche, Sports editor
November 17, 2010

Twelve members of the BV Stridin’ Tiger band were selected to the KMEA All-District Honor Band. Seniors Kenneth Tysick, Skyler Trieu and Will Retz, juniors Matt Cooper, Meera Chakravarthy, Mark Nichols, Turner Smith, Tim Smith and Austin Ferguson and sophomores Jake Pettes, Vaughn Ericson and Sam Proulx... Read more »