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Skimpy Halloween costumes miss the mark
October 30, 2009 • Samantha Schwartz, Online Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Opinion
Scan the aisles of Spirit or Party America, and you’ll find plenty of skimpy costumes for teens and preteens. Unless one is content with dressing as a witch or, heaven forbid, a nun, there is not much in store. Storybook characters like Goldilocks have been transformed into scantily clad costumes.... Read more »
smARTs
October 30, 2009 • Martha Allen, staff writer
Filed under smARTs
Art is a funny thing. I don’t mean that it is humorous; it usually isn’t. Art can tell stories in a way that nothing else is able to. The dictionary.com definition of art is very long and loquacious but says, basically, that art is a meaningful display of beauty. It also states that there are numerous... Read more »
A Slice of Nice: Welcome!
October 30, 2009 • Samantha Schwartz, Online Editor-in-Chief
Filed under A slice of nice, Blogs
Welcome to the blog with an appetite for good deeds. Personally, I’m tired hearing teenagers rant about all their problems. So the last question on the math test was totally unfair. So what? It’s not the sign of the apocalypse, it’s one math problem. Don’t get me wrong- I can... Read more »
Fast Five with John Catlin, chemistry teacher
October 29, 2009 • Emma Marshall
Filed under Web Exclusive
If you could be any animal for a day what would it be? My dog What came first the chicken or the egg? Butter Breakfast or dinner Dinner If you were a hotdog and you were starving would you eat yourself? If I was a Italian sausage Would you rather it rain everyday for the rest of your life or... Read more »
That last good …
October 22, 2009 • Tyler Tapedo, Staff writer
Filed under A&E, Web Exclusive
Hailed by critics as one of the scariest movies out, “Paranormal Activity,” also has an LHS fan base. Junior Chelsea Thomas said that “Paranormal Activity” was the last good movie she saw – and was one of the scariest she has seen. “I felt sorry for the person sitting next to me, because... Read more »
Student Spotlight: If I were principal…Haley Harwood
October 22, 2009 • Samantha Schwartz, Online Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Student Life, Web Exclusive
Senior Haley Harwood tells the Budget what she would do as principal for the day. Have your own ideas? You could be the next one featured in the Budget’s Student Spotlight. If Harwood were principal, she would: Create a school carnival for the day to raise money for the school. “It would... Read more »
Did you see that?
October 22, 2009 • Martha Allen, Online staff writer
Filed under A&E, Web Exclusive
Ever wonder why so many people are captivated by blogs? Here are a few unique sites that are staying up to date and interesting: http://lifehacker.com – interesting solutions for everyday problems, do-it-yourself projects, tips and more. http://www.treehugger.com – Time magazine calls it... Read more »
Hot Links: Top 10 Ways to Get To Know the Song You Like
October 22, 2009 • Natalie Wilkins, Staff writer
Filed under A&E, Student Life, Web Exclusive
Whenever you hear a new or unfamiliar song, it can be frustrating not knowing what the song is saying. The fun of hearing a song you like is being able to sing along with it. There are several online sites that allow you to look up the lyrics to a song so you can sing and get to know the song better. 1.... Read more »
FreeRunning through the urban jungle
October 22, 2009 • Jono Robbins, Opinion Editor
Filed under Student Life
I felt the wind blow past me as I lifted myself over a concrete ledge and landed onto the grass several feet below. After wandering in the urban jungle for some time, I finally came to my training grounds, which were fully equipped with monkey bars and chained rings. I began warming up, stretching out... Read more »
Cross town matchup makes on campus debut
October 22, 2009 • Zach Carnahan, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
Here is the key information you need to know about this Friday’s game. Who: LHS v Free State What: varsity football game When: Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Where: Free State High School Why: First matchup between LHS and Free State not played off campus. All time series is tied up at 6. Key Match-ups • Controlling... Read more »
