The Blue Streak - Washburn Rural High School

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Cast ready for musical Wednesday, October 29, 2008 By Lindsey Smart From Broadway, to the silver screen, the musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” now comes to Washburn Rural. “Thoroughly Modern Millie” is the story of a woman named Millie Dillmount, played by senior Ma full story >
Football team finishes short Wednesday, October 29, 2008 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 >
Prepares for Regionals Wednesday, October 29, 2008 By Lindsey Smart 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 >
Candy to get into the Halloween spirit Wednesday, October 29, 2008 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 >
Halloween traditions continue Wednesday, October 29, 2008 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. But do you know what Halloween really means and where it came from in the full story >
Alternatives to expensive costumes Wednesday, October 29, 2008 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. According to childsuper full story >
Different cultures celebrate Halloween Wednesday, October 29, 2008 By Shelby Mathewson The time has come to put away all the knives in the house for a little “Chusok” celebration. Knives? Chusok? Believe it or not, the tradition of what some call Halloween is celebrated more widely arou full story >
Innocent children's costumes become sexy teenage nothings Wednesday, October 29, 2008 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. According to infoplease.com, there was an estimated 36. full story >
Letter to the editor Wednesday, October 29, 2008 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 >
Debates turn to arguing between candidates Wednesday, October 29, 2008 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 >
Student leaders dismiss school publication Wednesday, October 29, 2008 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 >
Senior class gears up for dodgeball tournament for fundraiser Wednesday, October 29, 2008 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.” The senior class is going to put this statement to use for a tournament, br full story >
How the economy is affecting students, their families with jobs, college, and everyday life Wednesday, October 29, 2008 By Kathryn Silvers 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. This once strong economy has taken a large h full story >
New officer joins school security staff Wednesday, October 29, 2008 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 >
Various clubs volunteer for the Halloween Holiday Wednesday, October 29, 2008 By Katelyn Eshelman 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 >
2008 Election Wednesday, October 29, 2008 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 >