The Blue Streak <![CDATA[The Blue Streak]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:20:15 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Cast ready for musical]]> By Lindsey Smart



Senior Mary Williams and junior Lauren Wheeler hug during a scene at an after school rehearsal. This scene involves Wheeler’s character debating on cutting her hair to look better.

From Broadway, to the silver screen, the musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” now comes to Washburn Rural. full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:46:00 GMT <![CDATA[Football team finishes short]]> By Whitney Peavler
They guys were on the road to Manhattan, as was the Spirit Bus, on Oct. 24 to play against the Indians. To prepare for Manhattan, Hammes said “we’re not going to prepare any different than the others full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:36:00 GMT <![CDATA[Prepares for Regionals]]> By Lindsey Smart



Senior Jordan Crawford advances the ball up the field, during practice on Oct. 27. The boys soccer team played in the Regional shortly after. Results were not available at press time.

The soccer team traveled to Junction City on Oct. 2 where they dominated the field. Scoring eight goals before half time, the team continued to even score two more goals in the second half. Junction full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:34:00 GMT <![CDATA[Candy to get into the Halloween spirit]]> By Shelby Ross



What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the words, “Halloween candy?” Do images of chocolaty-goodness fill your head? Or do you find your mind overflowing with visions of sugary full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:31:00 GMT <![CDATA[Halloween traditions continue]]> By Jake Wietharn
Ever since you were young you knew what Halloween was and what it meant. Candy, carving pumpkins and a new costume every year. full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:23:00 GMT <![CDATA[Alternatives to expensive costumes]]> By Tyler Wright



The prices of Halloween costumes have been rising at a constant pace for the past eight years. So why is there such a demand to spend this kind of money on a one time outing. full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:22:00 GMT <![CDATA[Different cultures celebrate Halloween]]> By Shelby Mathewson
The time has come to put away all the knives in the house for a little “Chusok” celebration. Knives? Chusok? full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:21:00 GMT <![CDATA[Innocent children's costumes become sexy teenage nothings]]> By Staff Editorial
Halloween is a night set aside for kids to dress up as anything they like and go door-to-door and fill a bag with pounds of teeth-rotting candy. full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:20:00 GMT <![CDATA[Letter to the editor]]> By Jenna Jurgens
Dear Editor, Each year students come back complaining about the administration and rules. I think Mr. Raines has done an excellent job bringing back positive school spirit. At football games we’ve full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:19:00 GMT <![CDATA[Debates turn to arguing between candidates]]> By Kathryn Silvers
The presidential debates are done with, finally. According to dictionary.com, the definition of debate is a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints. As the full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:17:00 GMT <![CDATA[Student leaders dismiss school publication]]> By Courntey Boman
The definition of a council is a body of persons specially designated or selected to act in an advisory, administrative or legislative capacity. Add student to the word and you have a body of students full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:16:00 GMT <![CDATA[Senior class gears up for dodgeball tournament for fundraiser]]> By Courtney Boman
Dodge, dip, dive, duck and dodge are the five the five d’s of dodge ball according to “Dodgeball: The True Underdogs Story.” full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:12:00 GMT <![CDATA[How the economy is affecting students, their families with jobs, college, and everyday life]]> By Kathryn Silvers



As the economy crashes, many families try to plan what their futures will consist of. The Consumer Price Index or the CPI is a program that produces monthly data on changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services. The graph above shows the decrease in consumer prices from September 2007 to September 2008.

The United States has the largest economy in the world. In 2007 it was estimated that $13.8 trillion was the gross domestic profit of the U.S.’s economy. full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:11:00 GMT <![CDATA[New officer joins school security staff]]> By Tyler Wright



Some might think of it as being pressure coming into a new school with the expectations to serve and protect. Not for Matt Simpson. Simpson is the new head security hired to replace Officer Jerry Ta full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:07:00 GMT <![CDATA[Various clubs volunteer for the Halloween Holiday]]> By Katelyn Eshelman



Throughout the week of Halloween clubs such as Interact, National Honor Society and Thespians have been volunteering at different events. Boo at the Zoo took place on Sat. 25, National Honor Society helped out at the event. Over 6,300 people attended the event.

The Halloween season is not just about getting candy. Various clubs are giving back to the community by volunteering at different seasonal events. One event most people knew about was Boo at the Zoo full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:04:00 GMT <![CDATA[2008 Election]]> By Courtney Boman
The road to the 2008 elections has brought many surprises and new expectations for future elections. ‘Decision 2008’ has involved both negative and positive aspects, ranging from numerous ad campaigns full story > ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT