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As the end of the year gets closer and closer, seniors have begun to plan and organize grad parties. While most seniors are having the stereotypical party with bean bag toss and a bonfire, some have a little extra planned. “I told my mom I would not attend my own party unless it had a bouncy house,” said senior Emily Varner. “I figured it would be fun plus bouncy houses are just awesome.” Even though…
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“As long as i like it. Its nice if people say they like it, but thats not why i decorate it.” says Junior Sandra Lao. Whether its stickers, cases, sharpies, charms or some other medium, phones and laptops are being transformed into a personal statement about the owner. Cell phone culture has been growing since phones went from a luxury item to more commonplace, nowadays 82% of women under 18 believe their phone is what…
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Wanelo (Want Need Love) is an online website very similar to Pinterest. Users are able to upload and save different products to their profile. On Wanelo, however, the user is able to purchase any product that is posted on the website. Junior Sandra Lao knows all about this website and describes it as a “dangerous addiction”. “It’s definitely an extremely dangerous addiction. I can’t seem to get away from it. I’m worried I’ll end up…
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Prom has been a tradition in America since the early 1900’s. Since then, the black-tie event has changed significantly, but one thing has remained constant: flowers. It’s a custom for the boys to bring their prom date flowers, and supporting this tradition since 1953 is Buffalo Floral. Current owner, Patti Speckel, has been running the show for 34 years. She and her husband bought the flower shop in 1984. When she first started working, the…
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Fourth Quarter is the begin for the glorified Senior privileges. Senior students are given the opportunity to have the last 20 minutes of the day to themself. Students have used this right in a variety of ways. “I think they’re a great reward to us seniors for walking the halls of BHS for four long years,” said Senior Eli Etzel. “I get to go enjoy my sweet time in the comfort of my home.” Some…
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Starting just a few years ago, the social networking site Twitter has become very popular with the teenager community. Almost everybody and anybody has a twitter now, and it is becoming more popular than Facebook was when it first came out. Twitter is specifically about updating your status about what you’re doing, how you feel, uploading pictures, and of course ‘subtweeting’. Subtweeting is basically tweeting about someone or something, not tagging them in your tweet,…
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“There was about a month where I thought I could make a living off music,” said English Teacher David Robinson. Robinson frequently plays for Crows Feet, a local band, and been in a myriad of bands previously. After that successful month of fill-in jobs and various shows, he experienced an eight month dry spell. He had joined his first band in college and has been playing guitar since. Each band has had its ups, downs,…
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“Would having your kids’ hair cut by a gay guy make you uncomfortable?” This is one question Diversity Studies teacher Todd Manninen asked his class during a recent debate. Many different opinions are expressed during these debates. For some students they would not care if if their kid got a hair from a guy who is gay; but some students would. This is one of the many touchy subjects talked about during Diversity Studies. Sometimes…
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Do guys look good in Buckle jeans? Some think the jeans might be too feminine, others seem to favor them over any other type of jeans. Senior Charlie Rents is one of the students that favors Buckle jeans. “I have around six pairs of Buckle jeans and I spend an average of $70 everytime I go”. With the cost of the jeans some people say it is worth the price you pay. Many girls think…
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You always hear about the usual ways to ask a girl to prom, but girls really want to see a guy’s creativity in such a memorable moment in their high school career. Some cool ideas that girls suggested are: 1. Fortune Cookie 2. Parking Ticket 3. Candles spelling out “Prom” 4. A scavenger hunt 5. Over the intercom during school Last year, Senior Hope Mueller got asked by Senior Jordan Johnson. At first he wrote…
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