Stimulus money brings short-term relief
October 22, 2009 • Emily Donnell, A&E Editor
Filed under Features
For school districts across America, new ways are approaching to give schools an opportunity to get more money from the economic stimulus package. These are federal grants that any district can apply to receive, but the government ultimately determines which district will be presented with these... Read more »
Jewelry Club funds run on low
October 22, 2009 • Cait Belt, Feature Editor
Filed under Features
The Jewelry Club is grant funded, but funds have ran dry. Two years ago, club sponsor Deena Amont, wrote the grant herself and intended for the club to be self supportive. Although it was made to be self supportive, she knew that the club would rely on the grants funding in the future. Amont knew that... Read more »
Economy takes its toll on Ping Pong Club
October 22, 2009 • Cait Belt, Features Editor
Filed under Features
When it first started 10 years ago, the Ping Pong Club had many resources from which to draw money. In fact, it was the club members’ parents who gave them money with which to buy pingpong tables. The members held car washes, bake sales and other fundraising activites. But now, the economic downturn... Read more »
Teens, adults compete in job market
October 22, 2009 • Natalie Wilkins, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
As the economy continues to worsen, so does the teenage job market. More and more adults are losing their jobs and having to apply for the jobs that are normally filled by high school students. “Because of the economy, not only is no one hiring, but a lot of jobs are being given to the adults... Read more »
Internet restrictions hinder students
October 22, 2009 • Nikki Carmody, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
For students in the USD 497 School District, current internet restrictions are a hindrance. Searching a simple term such as “cracks” on Google will turn up no results, thanks to the district’s strict filter. In order to keep up with our tech-savvy society, the district administrators... Read more »
Busing leaves students behind
October 22, 2009 • Caitlyn Wangerin, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
This stomach dropping feeling is common to every student who rides the bus. Bus drivers have been late on arrival and late on pick up. It also has happened during the afternoon pickup that a bus driver came half an hour late, leaving riders to sit and wait for their always tardy bus. Bus drivers also... Read more »
Students voyage from Germany to Lawrence
October 22, 2009 • Chloe Sheridan, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Lawrence High has given German exchange students the opportunity to experience American culture and see it in a whole new light: from the differences of the school systems to the sweet taste of American food. “The school system in general is so different,” senior Berenike Klinke said. Many... Read more »
Obama’s proposal calls for longer school hours, years
October 22, 2009 • Kimi Brickey, Staff Writer
Filed under News
On March 10 President Barack Obama called for education reform. The president has asked for longer school days and years. The reasoning behind the plan is to give the United States an edge in competition with students from other countries. Obama mentioned that American student test scores are significantly... Read more »
Wisdom from the bench: Pierron offers unique lecture
October 22, 2009 • Cait Belt, Features Editor
Filed under News, Top Stories
One by one, students filed into the auditorium on Oct. 7 to hear the Honorable Joseph Pierron Jr. speak. Whether attendance was for extra credit, entertainment or simply a way to get out of seminar, many students agreed that it was time well spent. Pierron, a member of the Kansas Court of Appeals since... Read more »
Fast Five
October 22, 2009 • Tyler Tapedo, Staff Writer
Filed under News
One This week is Red and Black Week. Red and Black Week is the students’ chance to show school spirit and pride. Tomorrow is Red Out Day two The Native American Club will be holding a mini pow wow 6 p.m. tomorrow at Haskell University’s Stidham Hall. three The varsity volleyball team takes... Read more »
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