Consumers should be aware of misleading nutrition labels

November 5, 2009

Beware: Companies use misleading phrases like “fat-free” or “whole-wheat” to confuse their consumers and contort their products. To truly know what’s in that conveniently packaged snack, take a look at the nutrition label. Pay attention to: Serving Size: Ask yourself if... Read more »

Testing finds unsafe chemicals in common makeup products

November 5, 2009

It’s a standard part of many girls’ morning routine. But according to recent research, there may be more in your Maybelline than you bargained for. In a 2007 Campaign for Safe Cosmetics study, 33 popular brands of lipsticks were tested for carcinogens. Of those 33, 61% contained amounts of... Read more »

Poll: What's your must-see fall show?

November 5, 2009

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So You Think You Can Dance cast performs at Sprint Center

November 4, 2009

The So You Think You Can Dance Season Five contestants graced the stage of the Sprint Center last Sunday to perform multiple crowd-favorite routines. The top five girls and the top five boys performed in the show along with special guest appearances from two dancers who did not make the cut: Phillip... Read more »

Homecoming candidates announced

October 29, 2009

Senior nominees for Homecoming Royalty Tyler Smiley, Evan Palmer, Dalton Homolka, Rachel McCullough, Ryan Cauffield and Kaitlin Long are announced during the Homecoming Assembly. Other senior nominees are Katie Louis, Tyler Disney, Brian Peck, and Emily Jones. Junior attendants are Sherry Farrahi and... Read more »

Spirit Week – 'What Not to Wear' Day

October 27, 2009

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Charity Tailgate before Homecoming football game Oct. 30

October 20, 2009

On Oct. 30 at 5:00 p.m., there will be a charity tailgate before the Blue Valley Homecoming football game against Blue Valley West. The tailgate will benefit Touching Tiny Lives, a Kansas City based organization that helps families and young children that have been affected by HIV/AIDS. This event will... Read more »

College visits for week of Oct. 19

October 19, 2009

Several universities will come to visit and talk with students about admissions this week. The days for each of these visits are: Lincoln College of Technology, Tuesday, Oct. 20 Emory University, Tuesday, Oct. 20 Universtiy of Southern California, Tuesday, Oct. 20 University of Missouri, Tuesday, Oct.... Read more »

Spirit week themes determined

October 19, 2009

Spirit week is the week before homecoming, Monday, Oct. 25 – Friday, Oct. 30. The themes for each day are as follows: Monday – Support Your Favorite College Day Tuesday – What Not to Wear Day Wednesday – Music Era Day Thursday – Blue Valley West/80s Work Out Day Friday –... Read more »

My Voice: "Balloon Boy" story sounds like a hoax

October 16, 2009

The award for the most abnormal “trending topic” on Twitter goes to… #Balloonboy? Pardon me, I was in school all day. I didn’t even know. Upon talking to my frantic mother in the afternoon I heard that, Falcon Heene, a 6-year-old boy from Colorado, got into a large helium balloon... Read more »