Sucker Punch provides stunning visuals despite foggy plot

Sam Brennan, Ads Manager
March 31, 2011

I think I was just sucker punched out of my nine dollar movie ticket. Zach Snyder, the genius that brought you 300 and Watchmen recently released Sucker Punch with a pathetic 19.1 million dollars. Honestly, I couldn’t tell you if I liked it or disliked it. I thought going into the film it would be... Read more »

Rebecca Black doesn’t deserve hate dealt to her

Evelyn Davis, Cartoonist
March 31, 2011

Last week, Friday was nothing more than another day. This week, 13 year old YouTube sensation Rebecca Black turned the day into something completely different with her new song, “Friday.” But not for the better. Black’s music video, produced by Ark Music Factory and paid for by Black’s mother,... Read more »

Prom tickets available at lunch

Olivia Roudebush, Staff Photographer
March 30, 2011

BV’s Prom is scheduled for April 16 at the Ritz Charles from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Ticket sales will be on sale at lunch the week of April 4th- April 8th. You can also pick them up after school in Mrs. Janish’s room in 504. Tickets are free for seniors, but must be picked up during the week of ticket sales. Juniors... Read more »

PTO scholarship opportunity offered for seniors

Annie Matheis, News editor
March 28, 2011

Students who wish to enter to win the Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship must have their forms turned to counseling secretary Cindy Snell by Friday, April 1, at 3 p.m. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must graduate in 2011 and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. The student... Read more »

Last day of school maintained despite multiple snow days

Sam Brennan, Ads manager
March 28, 2011

The final day for the Blue Valley School district students will be June 1. June 1 was the original scheduled date for release. Assistant principal for activities Megan Allam said students had six official snow days; four were built into the year and two were excused. Finals are scheduled for Fri. May... Read more »

Postal police officers visit AVID class

March 28, 2011

Similar to many classes, AVID has numerous guest speakers that talk to students about college opportunities and financial aid, but in this case AVID students were visited by two postal police officers, Justin Lewis and Tom Noyes. Their job is to look at incoming mail and make sure that it was not a... Read more »

Students celebrate awards at Spring Recognition

March 28, 2011

Recognition assemblies are a tradition at Blue Valley where students celebrate their peers’ achievements. All groups are represented from girls golf to chess club. During the assembly, the girls basketball team presented the state runner up trophy to Principal Scott Bacon, as well as the chess... Read more »

Tournament shows evidence of increasing parity around league

Clay Cosby, Sports Editor
March 25, 2011

Gonzaga beats St. Johns 86 – 71 in the round of 64. Final four pick out. Bracket Busted. In a year when there are five teams in the sweet sixteen with an 8 seed or higher I went with the underdog. It was just the wrong one. Sixth seeded St. Johns went down in their first game to an eleven seed... Read more »

2 swimmers named to All-Metro team

Jordan Huesers, Features editor
March 25, 2011

The Kansas City Star named junior Austin Averkamp and sophomore Chris Hearl to the First All-Metro Boys Swim and Dive Team. Averkamp received first team honors in the 50 freestyle and Hearl in the 100 butterfly. “It was kind of a big deal,” Averkamp said. “I didn’t expect it. I heard about it... Read more »

Poverty in Nicaragua evident outside tourist-friendly areas

Emily Brown, Copy editor
March 25, 2011

Recently, I went on a trip of a lifetime to Costa Rica with my friend and her parents. I went ziplining over the rainforest, watched gorgeous scenery pass by on bumpy bus rides, saw monkeys in a tree on the side of the road, relaxed by the pool and ate authentic Costa Rican food. The resort we stayed... Read more »