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Apple faux pas: iPad doesn’t live up to hype of iTouch or MacBook
May 7, 2010 • Chris Roche, Staff writer
Apple claims the iPad is a magical, revolutionary experience starting at $499. Being the nerd I am, I was excited to see the latest technology Apple could bring to the world. The iPad is a tablet computer which the user can carry around with them. Users can browse the Internet, play games from the...
Staffer experiences Final Four games from the sidelines
May 7, 2010 • Sam Brennan, Staff writer
Sitting on the hard wooden floor, in clothes designed to fit a man, I’m mopping up the sweat that’s pooling off the players. Doesn’t sound like the most glamorous job, right? Well it is. Sitting on the court for all the Men’s NCAA Final Four Championship games in Indianapolis, is pretty much...
Frustration of not making team inspires continued pursuit of goals
May 7, 2010 • Matthew Gruber, Staff writer
Bitterness, heartache, shame and despair all accompanied me on that burdensome evening in early March. I sat alone on a Friday night thinking to myself, “How am I going to handle this? What can I do now? I’ve lost everything I worked for. This is what I wanted most out of this year.” That night...
Staff Editorial: Recession causes further budget cuts, BV must make adjustments
January 22, 2010
The Johnson County bubble has done a nice job of sheltering a majority of the Blue Valley District community. “An economic recession? Not in our school.” However, because of recent budget cuts, just like the rest of the country, our district, and our school, is struggling to make ends meet. Blue...
My Voice: Junior year can provide lessons, enhance learning capability
January 22, 2010
My junior year has not gone as planned. I’ll be honest; it’s been the most challenging year of my life. My grades aren’t where I expected. I’ve worked harder than I ever have before, and to this point there aren’t many accomplishments to show for it. It’s frustrating, yeah. My dad was...
My Voice: Ringing in the New year: Senior encourages self-evaluation, setting goals for 2010, decade
January 22, 2010
A new year, a new you. Who should I be this year? Persona one: Strut, strut, strut. The hallway is my runway. Spectators are all around, with their eyes glued on me. The glamorous lighting is nothing short of spectacular. Show a smile, do a shimmy, turn, turn and smize. Persona two: Pencil? Check. Extra...
Tiger Wood's personal life doesn't affect his athleticism
December 11, 2009
So. He’s the best golfer we’re likely to ever see. He’s provided some of the most exhilarating sports moments with those long-range putts followed by those signature fist pumps. Within the past few weeks he’s crashed his car into a fire hydrant in the wee hours of the morning...
My Voice: Royals fan thrilled with Greinke's AL Cy Young
November 18, 2009
Tuesday was a highlight for Kansas City Royals fans, who proudly stand behind Zack Grienke as the AL Cy Young recipient. While it may seem like we’re light years away from winning a World Series, or even a pennant for that matter, we can at least say we have one legitimate, superstar player. Greinke...
My Voice: Too much time spent in constant communication with others
September 18, 2009
We all say we’re too busy. We all complain about having to get up too early and not having enough time to sleep. Between club meetings, work, practices and homework, we feel like we don’t have any extra time. However, a vast majority of us, no matter how busy we supposedly are, still find time to...
