Blog: US should pay more attention to North Korea’s actions

Emily Brown, Copy editor
December 20, 2010

North Korea. A totalitarian dictatorship/personality cult led by Kim Jong-il. The one place you really have no chance of getting into…if you want to survive, of course. You are, no doubt, wondering why the heck this country is important. Why should you bother with the world’s most isolated nation?... Read more »

Cartoon Network to premiere new show in January

Jaida Anderlik, Staff Writer
December 19, 2010

A new television series will begin in January on Cartoon Network called Young Justice. Reviewers say the show is targeted at the Teen Titan generation, as well as Justice League Unlimited fans. Young Justice follows sidekicks Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Miss Martian, Superboy and Green Arrow’s protégés... Read more »

Cannibal brings more pop, dance music

Sam Brennan, Ads Manager
December 19, 2010

I am Cannibal Rawr. The lead in to Ke$ha’s newest album. Ke$ha released her sophomore effort Cannibal on November 22. Cannibal is a fabulous mix of superficial pop music. If you’re wanting to listen to something that is funny and fun then this is your album. The album has nine new songs for Ke$ha’s... Read more »

PSAT scores returned to high schools across nation

Odi Opole, Staff writer
December 19, 2010

Results from the Pre-SAT (PSAT) taken earlier this year arrived this week. Counselor Deb Atkinson said while these scores are a strong predictor of how a student will do on the actual SAT exam. “The number indicates whether or not you would qualify to be a National Merit Scholar,” she said. “It’s... Read more »

Basketball team defeats rival Jaguars on home floor

Clay Cosby, Sports editor
December 17, 2010

BV defeated rival Blue Valley West Tuesday night 42 – 38 in the Tigers first road contest of the season. BV advanced to 3-1 on the season. The Jaguars lead 24 – 19 at the half, but the BV outscored BV West 10 – 2 in the third quarter to head into the fourth quarter with a slim three... Read more »

Tours for culinary arts, automotive, vocational careers scheduled for January

Chris Roche, sports editor
December 16, 2010

Students interested in attending Millcreek Vocational Center’s Culinary Program in Olathe can sign up in the counseling office for a tour of the facilities. Sign up is required by Jan. 6. The Culinary Program tour at Olathe North is Jan. 7 from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Millcreek Center Automotive,... Read more »

Fall Final Exam Schedule

Annie Matheis, News/Web Editor
December 16, 2010

The schedule for the Fall 2010 Final Exam is as follows: Friday, Dec. 17 1st Hour: 7:45 – 9:05 a.m. 2nd Hour: 9:15 – 10:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20 3rd Hour: 7:45 – 9:05 a.m. 4th Hour: 9:15 – 10:35 a.m. 5th Hour: 10:45 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 6th Hour: 7:45 –... Read more »

CAPS program limits students’ exploration of careers

Sara Naatz, managing editor
December 16, 2010

Oh the CAPS program. Center for Advanced Professional Studies. So advanced, in fact, that it may be a little too advanced for high school students. It’s not that we’re incapable of this higher level thinking or using the amazing technology that has been provided for us there. What I mean is that... Read more »

Tournament Championship against Sumner

December 15, 2010

Relay For Life Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

December 12, 2010