Saying Thanks to Those Who Care

Maegan Kabel, Photo Editor
December 9, 2010

Thank you to all of those teachers who cared. Not many teachers I’ve had know what I went through my freshman year. It was, by far, the most difficult year of my life. *** Jill Gouger, you kept me afloat. Most kids thought you were nuts. I thought you were brilliant. I would sit, waiting outside your... Read more »

Wikileaks publishers should consider national security risks before posting

Emily Brown, Copy editor
December 7, 2010

I am all for freedom of speech. To me, it is one of the most important aspects of our country. I never thought I would actually condemn sharing information. However, WikiLeaks proved me wrong. WikiLeaks, an international new media organization that publishes secret government documents anonymously, posted... Read more »

Teenagers need to get informed about politics before reaching adulthood

Emily Brown, Copy editor
December 1, 2010

It is important to understand that one day, we are going to be in charge of this country. We will make the decisions. We will demolish age-old institutions and perceptions. We will create our own status quo. In the very near future, the United States of America will belong to us. It is a terrifying thought.... Read more »

Banning of American flag on school property should not be tolerated

Emily Brown, Copy editor
November 23, 2010

I’m proud to be an American. I know, scandalous. I try not to take my freedom for granted and I respect the men who serve our country. It doesn’t matter if I support the current administration or not. It doesn’t matter if I am a Republican or Democrat. America stands for something greater than... Read more »

Cultural differences should be approached with caution

Odi Opole, Staff Writer
November 5, 2010

“Do your grandparents live in a hut?” “Do you, like, speak another language?” “Do people carry spears around a lot?” My full name is Odindo Opole. I am from Kenya, a country the size of Kansas on the east coast of Africa. My parents speak five languages: Swahili, Luya, Luo, Kikuyu and English. I... Read more »

A fine line between legal and illegal

Emily Brown, Copy Editor
November 5, 2010

“You’re going to hell.” “God hates fags.” “Thank God for dead soldiers.” These are a few of the anti-homosexuality signs the members of the Westboro Baptist Church carry around during their protests. Fred Phelps, a pastor from Topeka, is the leader of this homophobic campaign. He demonstrates... Read more »

Showing respect for nation should be take seriously

Caitlin Holland, Editor-in-chief
November 5, 2010

This is what I wished happened before the BV vs. St. Thomas Aquinas football game on Oct. 15: Tiger fans filled the student section. The announcer introduced the choir singers down on the field to begin the national anthem. All students ended their pre-game conversations and placed their right hand over... Read more »

Technology changes math classes, creates irritation

Jacob Pruitt, Opinion Editor
November 5, 2010

To my teachers: you caught me. This is being written on a home computer that is connected to the internet. I do own a flash drive. I do have a working printer. The same could be said for most of the students at BV. But guess what? Sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. Sorry that when I tried... Read more »

Fields of Faith event brings schools together through religion

Jordan McEntee, Design editor
October 16, 2010

BV’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes group meets in the fixed forum every Tuesday morning at 7. Turnout: about 50 kids. Johnson County’s Fields of Faith took place on Wednesday night, out at our very own football stadium. Turnout: somewhere between 600 and 800 kids. Students from BV, Blue Valley... Read more »

Speaker promotes respect in nation’s schools

Caitlin Holland, Editor-in-chief
October 14, 2010

You don’t know my life. Most of my grade and a lot of the school knows who I am. I’ve had classes with hundreds of different students, and my name has even been mentioned on the announcements a few times over the years. If you’ve seen me, you could probably give an accurate description of my appearance:... Read more »