District to announce results of bond referendum

Jordan Huesers, Co-Editor
January 27, 2012

Facility Improvements: $167 million. Technology: $84 million. Safety: $20 million. The Blue Valley Board of Education elected to propose a $271,285,031 bond to voters this January. If the bond passes, it will allow the district to maintain or enhance current levels of technology, facilities and safety... Read more »

Community service opportunities around the holidays

Meghan Kennedy, Staff Writer
December 15, 2011

Need service hours? Around the holidays, many foundations are in need of volunteers. Organizations ranging from serving at a food pantry to tutoring children living in poverty are seeking extra help around the holiday seasons. Listed below are just a few of the service opportunities taking place around... Read more »

Facebook hacking creates problems, causes students to reconsider accounts

Kelly Cordingley, News Editor
November 17, 2011

Over the past week, Facebook has been hacked and images of abused animals and pornography have been posted. Some Facebook users have opted to make the switch to Twitter after viewing these images. “It was a contest between the two [Twitter and Facebook] but now because of all this I’m all Twitter,”... Read more »

Tiger Fest this Saturday

Caroline Meinzenbach, Staff Writer
November 17, 2011

BV’s annual TigerFest will take place on Sat., Nov. 19th, in the commons and main gym from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tigerfest is a fundraiser put on by the PTO and raises money for BV’s activities, clubs and teams. Last year, TigerFest raised a total of $44,000. This night includes a silent auction and... Read more »

BV debate tournament today, tomorrow

Emily Brown, Opinion Editor
November 4, 2011

BV debate squad will be hosting its tournament today, Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5. Parents, teachers and other members of the community who are judging and debate students who are time keeping should show up 15 minutes before their individual rounds begin. Judges check in at the desk near the... Read more »

BV 2012 bond issue asks for $271 million, will improve schools

Kelly Cordingley, News Editor
November 2, 2011

If the 2012 bond issue passes in the Blue Valley district, $271,285,031 will be allocated to different projects within the district.The bond money would go towards improving and upgrading technology, improving safety and re-investments to the BV facilities. “Whenever you buy a desktop for your home... Read more »

Breast cancer awareness month prompts businesses to raise funds for survivors

Abby Bamburg, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is every October. A local organization, Back in the Swing, partners with businesses to bring in money for breast cancer and to show support for the cause. Founder Bob Unell said Back in the Swing fo- cuses on the survivors rather than the disease itself. “This... Read more »

City debates construction of amphitheater on park property

Jordan Huesers, Co-Editor
October 27, 2011

The plan for the new amphitheater includes a 200-space paved parking lot, a 50-space grass overflow lot, a truck road, concessions, bathrooms, offices, VIP seating and a balcony. The building will have dressing rooms, bathrooms, a trap door, a basement and storage. Where would it be located? Ironwoods... Read more »

Local coffee bar, Take 5, provides live entertainment, atmosphere for social engagements

Taylor Yeazel, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011

Students work on homework, and it’s about 8 p.m. on a Saturday. Adults quietly talk and drink their coffee. There’s live jazz music or beautiful and catchy strums of a guitar. The room’s lighting is dim. The atmosphere is cozy and calming — the perfect place for studying. Take Five Coffee + Bar... Read more »

SME College Fair

Annie Matheis, Features Editor
October 12, 2011

The 49th Annual Shawnee Mission College Clinic starts today at 6:30 p.m. at Shawnee Mission East High School. Representatives from over 200 schools will be there to answer questions and inform students about their college. No registration is necessary to attend. As of Oct. 5, the list of representatives... Read more »